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Sale 319
Harbour Auction
| 1875 "HARD PAPER" SPECIAL PRINTINGS |
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Lot 1196 |
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1875 Special Printing, 2¢ dark brown (168), rich dark brown color, full perforations with none of the usual scissor separation. Without gum as issued. Fresh and nearly Very Fine for this.
Scott $7,500
FEWER THAN 75 EXAMPLES OF THE CONTINENTAL 2¢ BROWN SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1959 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 1197 |
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1875 Special Printing, 7¢ reddish vermilion (171), brilliant color, quite well centered. Without gum as issued. Pulled perforations and a few reduced at top after certificate. Very Fine.
Scott $5,000
ONLY ABOUT 50 OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1955 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1198 |
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1875 Special Printing, 12¢ dark violet (173), scissor separated with virtually full perforations, intense color. Without gum as issued. Fresh and Fine, only about 60 are believed to exist.
Scott $6,500
Expertization: 1989 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1199 |
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1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dull purple (175), vivid color. Without gum as issued. Creases. Very Fine appearance, only 80-90 are thought to exist.
Scott $4,500
Expertization: 1974 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1200 |
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1875 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (176), well centered, with mostly intact perforations, fresh color and paper. Without gum as issued. Minor tiny thin spot. Choice Very Fine appearance.
Scott $15,000
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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