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Lot 466 |
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1873, 2¢ brown (157), remarkably fresh, with vibrant color, a finely etched impression and never hinged original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $450 for hinged
Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 467 |
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1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), choice centering with radiant color. Slightly disturbed original gum. Very Fine. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: clear 1975 and 1993 P.F. Certificates and 2007 P.S.E. Certificate, latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 468 |
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1873, 10¢ brown (161), well centered, warm color, original gum, very lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 469 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (162), beautifully centered within unusually large margins, intense color on bright paper, strong impression. Disturbed original gum. Very Fine. SMQ $2,950.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: clear 1989 P.F. Certificate and 2007 P.S.E. Certificate, latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 470 |
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1873, 30¢ gray black (165), exceptionally fresh, with bright color, paper and lightly hinged original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $3,500
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ CONTINENTAL.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 471 |
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), right sheet margin single, beautifully centered within large to enormous margins, with deep radiant color and a finely etched impression on bright paper, original gum. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $2,750
WITH ITS WELL PRESERVED FRESHNESS AND HUGE MARGINS THIS IS A STRIKING AND PARTICULARLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ CONTINENTAL.
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 472 |
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), well centered with large margins, lovely deep color with a clear impression. Disturbed original gum. A Very Fine and choice example.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: clear 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 473 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), particularly well centered, deep radiant color with a strong impression. Fresh original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $660.
Scott $475
Expertization: 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 474 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion, imperforate (178 var.), full top plate "161" and imprint block of twelve, deep vibrant color on bright paper. Unused. Some typical creasing and skillfully repaired margin tear, a stunning plate block.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1875 2¢ VERMILION IMPERFORATE PLATE BLOCKS.
Expertization: 1968 P.F. Certificate (as block of 14).
Provenance: Lilly, Faiman
Continental plate 161 was used for the several different special printings that included the 1875 Special Printing, the 1873 double paper variety, and the 1875 imperforate. The other recorded 2¢ vermilion imperforate plate block is from the bottom of the pane (Ex-Wampler, Chapin).
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Lot 475 |
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Withdrawn
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