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Lot 366 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 5R1E, large margins including a wide top sheet margin to just in a bit at bottom, rich color, lightly struck town c.d.s.s, couple tiny tone spots at lower left, otherwise Very Fine and a handsome example of this rare type.
Scott $8,250
Expertization: plated by Ashbrook.
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Lot 367 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia (6), position 94R4, large margins to just in a bit at upper left, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold town c.d.s., light tiny natural inclusions— not obvious and does not detract, Very Fine.
Scott $12,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1857 1¢ BLUE TYPE IA.
Expertization: plated by Ashbrook and 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 368 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia (6 var.), position 97R4, "curl in c" variety, with rich color and a strong impression showing the variety well, light c.d.s. cancel, minuscule tear and tiny corner crease, Fine appearance.
Scott $13,500
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 369 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 3R2. Large to huge margins including top sheet margin, deep color with a strong impression. Full o.g. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $5,000.
Scott $1,200
A GEM ORIGINAL GUM SHEET MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1851 TYPE II.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 370 |
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1851, 3¢ orange brown (10), clear to large margins, fresh, intense color, traces of original gum, Very Fine and handsome.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 371 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red (11), large to huge margins including part of adjacent stamp at left, bright color on fresh paper. Full o.g. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $940.
Scott $325
Expertization: 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 372 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (13), full to large margins, strong color and impression, unused, P.F. Certificate states "bleached to remove staining" of which we see no trace. Very Fine.
Scott $7,750
A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE RARE UNUSED TYPE I, A STAMP MISSING FROM MOST MINT COLLECTIONS.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 373 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), four large and well balanced margins, deep color, small part original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,500
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 374 |
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1851, 12¢ black (17), full to large margins, including a portion of the adjoining stamp at bottom, with rich color, a deeply etched impression and full original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $6,500
A RARE MINT SINGLE, ESPECIALLY SO WITH FOUR MARGINS, FRESH COLOR AND FULL ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1969 and 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 375 |
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1851, 12¢ black (17), large and well balanced margins, rich color and a detailed impression. Unused. Small faint crease. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,400
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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