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Sale 326
U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions
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Lot 155 |
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1873, 1¢ ultramarine (156), unusually well centered within generous margins for this issue, lovely bright color on fresh paper, full never hinged original gum, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, an exceptionally fresh stamp. SMQ $490 as hinged.
Scott $300 as hinged
Expertization: 2003, 2007 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 156 |
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1873, 1¢ ultramarine (156), beautifully centered, bright color and clear impression, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $300 as hinged
Expertization: 1984 & 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 157 |
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1873, 2¢ brown (157), choice centering, intense rich color on crisp paper, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $450 as hinged
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 158 |
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1873, 3¢ green (158), well centered, deep rich color and strong impression, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $140 as hinged
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 159 |
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1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), exceedingly well centered within unusually large margins, brilliant color with a strong impression, full original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $475
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Lot 160 |
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1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), choice centering, radiant color and highly detailed impression, original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 161 |
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1873, 10¢ brown, large die proof (161P1), 69 x 83mm with full die-sinkage, Very Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 162 |
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1873, 10¢ brown (161), nearly perfectly centered, warm rich color, original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,500.
Scott $1,300
THE 10¢ CONTINENTAL IS QUITE RARE IN THIS OUTSTANDING QUALITY.
Expertization: P.S.E., encapsulated, graded XF 90.
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Lot 163 |
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1873, 10¢ brown (161), beautifully centered within large margins for this issue, exceptionally fresh rich color with a prooflike impression, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,300
A STUNNING MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY DIFFICULT STAMP.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 164 |
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1873, 30¢ gray black (165), outstanding centering within uncommonly large margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine.
Scott $130
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 165 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), perfectly centered within the largest margins imaginable, glowing deep color on bright paper, an unusual duplexed "ring" cancellations, a Superb one-in-a-million gem. SMQ $700 for 98, unpriced for 100.
Scott $12
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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