Sale 325
Harbour Auction
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Lot 1666 |
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1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), wide margins, rich color with a proof-like impression; thin spots, fresh and Fine appearance. Without gum as issued.
Scott $8,000
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Lot 1667 |
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1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), radiant color with a strong impression, reperforated and tiny crease at left at the start of a crease, staining mentioned on cert but since removed, still an attractive appearing example. Without gum as issued.
Scott $8,000
Expertization: 1969 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1668 |
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1880 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (201), intense color and distinctive "soft" impression, without gum as issued, fresh and F-VF.
Scott $24,000
ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 30¢ SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1943 A.P.S., 1973 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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