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1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue
 
 
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Lot 476

1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), flawlessly centered within absolutely huge margins, luminous color and fresh paper. Full original gum. A Very Fine and striking jumbo. SMQ $365 as 80, $540 as 85.
Scott $350

Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF 80J.
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Lot 477

1879, 5¢ blue (185), nearly perfectly centered, with fresh, vivid color, original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,150.
Scott $550

Expertization: 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 478

1879, 6¢ pink (186), well centered, with delicate color and impression, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 479

1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), choice centering with handsome rich color, a well incised impression on bright white paper. Slightly sweated original gum. Very Fine. SMQ $3,600.
Scott $3,500

Expertization: clear 1981 P.F. Certificate and 2007 P.S.E. Certificate, latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 480

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), nearly perfect centering, vibrant color on fresh paper. Original gum. Extremely Fine and cjoice. SMQ $520.
Scott $350

Expertization: 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 481

1879, 30¢ full black (190), beautifully centered, intense color, full original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $1,100
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Lot 482

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), particularly well centered, deep rich shade. Original gum. Fresh and Very Fine. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $2,500

Expertization: 1994 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded VF 80.
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