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1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO.
 
 
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Lot 1201
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1879, 2¢ vermilion, small die proof ("Panama-Pacific") (183P2a), free of the usual toning associated with these. Small surface scrape at top right, minor light soiling. Very Fine, only 3-5 are known.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1202

1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), top margin imprint and plate No. block of twelve, bright and fresh color. Full lightly hinged o.g. Some separation at middle, abrasion on one. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $2,500
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Lot 1203

1879, 5¢ blue (185), quite well centered, with strong color and impression on fresh paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $550 for hinged

Expertization: 1997, 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1204

1879, 6¢ pink (186), block of six (3x2), strong color, full original gum, never hinged, minor small toning on reverse of two, light vertical crease in middle pair. Otherwise V.G., a scarce Banknote multiple.
Scott $7,300 for hinged

Expertization: 1987 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 1205

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), top margin imprint and plate No. 31 block of twelve, bright color, small bit of selvage strengthening. O.g., lightly hinged, seven stamps never hinged. Tiny hinge thin and slight crease in selvage. Otherwise Fine.
Scott $7,250
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Lot 1206

1879, 30¢ full black (190), intense color. O.g., lightly hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1207
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), virtually perfect centering, with large margins, warm color. Registry cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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