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Lot 536 |
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1903, 1¢ blue green (300), centered with mathematical precision, lustrous color, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $465.
Scott $30
Expertization: 1987 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 537 |
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1902, 8¢ violet black (306), beautifully centered with extravagantly wide margins, deep color and a well defined impression, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $1,250 for 95, $4,300 for 98.
Scott $110
A LARGE MARGINED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 8¢ VALUE.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95J.
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Lot 538 |
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1902, 8¢ violet black (306), nearly perfectly centered, with luminous color and a well defined impression, original gum, never hinged, choice and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $110
Expertization: 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 539 |
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1903, 10¢ pale red brown (307), outstanding centering within huge margins, rich color, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,800.
Scott $175
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 10¢ 1902 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 540 |
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1903, 10¢ pale red brown (307), choice centering within unusually huge margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged. A Very Fine jumbo. SMQ $310+.
Scott $175
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 541 |
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1903, 15¢ olive green (309), perfectly centered within unusually large and well balanced margins, post office fresh color, original gum, never hinged. Superb. SMQ $16,500.
Scott $500
A MATCHLESS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1902-1903 ISSUE, WHICH IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST EXTANT.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
This is the only never hinged example of the 15¢ 1902-1903 issue to be awarded the grade of Superb 98, none are graded higher.
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Lot 542 |
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1903, 15¢ olive green (309), virtually perfectly centered within enormous margins, radiant color and a crisp impression, original gum, very lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine jumbo gem. SMQ $740 for 95, $1,500 for 98.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1979 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF-Superb 95J.
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Lot 543 |
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1903, 50¢ orange (310), exceptionally well centered, with unusually large margins, brilliant and fresh color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $475
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Lot 544 |
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1903, $1 black (311), quite well centered, original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: photocopy of 1993 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 545 |
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1903, $2 dark blue (312), beautifully centered, brilliant color, original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 546 |
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1903, $5 dark green (313), precisely centered with huge margins, intense color, original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,000.
Scott $3,000
A STRIKING AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE $5 SECOND BUREAU ISSUE.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 547 |
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1903, $5 dark green (313), virtually perfect centering with large margins, rich color, original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $4,150.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 548 |
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1903, $5 dark green (313), beautifully centered with extra large margins, rich color, original gum, redistributed over tiny thin specks. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: clear 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 549 |
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1908, 5¢ blue coil (317), pair, choice centering with exceptionally wide side margins, crisp and intact perforations, original gum, hinged at top, bottom stamp never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $17,500
FEWER THAN 100 PAIRS OF THIS RARE COIL EXIST AND ONLY A SMALL NUMBER ARE THIS WELL CENTERED.
Expertization: 1953 A.P.S. and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 550 |
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1908, 1¢ blue green coil (318), pair, with distinctive deep color and impression, original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $16,500
Expertization: 1972 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 551 |
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1904, 3¢ Louisiana Purchase (325), exceptionally well centered, original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $670.
Scott $225
Expertization: 1979 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 552 |
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1904, 3¢ Louisiana Purchase (325), full top left margin imprint and plate no. 2104 block of ten, well centered, with solid perforations, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and choice, Very Fine.
Scott $2,590
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