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Sale 324
The Dr. Steven J. Berlin Collection
of U.S. Stamps and Postal History
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Lot 1125 |
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3¢ blue green Douglas patent punch (207 var.), block of four, each stamp with the Douglas patent eight hole cogwheel punch, original gum, lightly hinged at top, bottom pair never hinged, fresh and Fine to Very fine, a scarce multiple.
Scott $880 as singles
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1126 |
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1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a), nearly perfectly centered, with deep, vivid color, original gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $700
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1127 |
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine, plate proof on card (212P4), large margins, color a bit pale and faint toning, otherwise Very Fine. A rarely seen proof.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Falk Finkelburg.
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Lot 1128 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), beautifully centered, with large margins, bright and fresh color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $240
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Lot 1129 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), well centered, with beautifully preserved deep color and a sharp impression on bright paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND HANDSOME MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1887 ISSUE.
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