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U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1895 Watermarked Issue
 
 
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Lot 517

1895, 3¢ purple (268), near perfectly centered, bright color, original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $420.
Scott $115

Expertization: 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 518

1895, 50¢ orange (275), choice centering within unusually wide margins, post office fresh color and paper, original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 519

1895, $1 black, type I (276), well centered and exceptionally fresh, with intense color, crisp white paper and lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 520

1895, $1 black, type I (276), beautifully centered, with radiant color on crisp white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, choice Very Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 521

1895, $1 black, type II (276A), well centered, vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 522

1895, $2 bright blue (277), nearly perfectly centered, with deep and vivid color on fresh paper, original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: photocopy of 1989 P.S.E. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 523

1895, $5 dark green (278), well centered, bright and fresh, original gum, small hinge remnants, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,400
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Lot 524

1895, $5 dark green (278), beautifully centered, with fresh, vibrant color on bright paper, original gum, tiny barely noticeable inclusion. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,400

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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