Sale 326

U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions


1881-1888 American Bank Note Co. Issues
 
 
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Lot 175
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1882-83, 1¢ to 10¢ plate proofs on card (205P4-211P4), blocks of four, seven values, excellent colors, large margins, Very Fine.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 176

1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), beautifully centered, deep rich color and a highly detailed impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: 1988 and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 177

1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), particularly well centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $300

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 178

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), well centered, brilliant color and strong impression, pristine never hinged original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: photocopy of 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 179
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1882, 10¢ brown, hybrid large die proof (209P1 var.), 75 x 90mm with full die-sinkage, Very Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 180

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), nearly perfectly centered within extra large margins, lovely rich color, full never hinged original gum, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,050 for 85, $1,650 for 90.
Scott $600

A HANDSOME JUMBO MINT SINGLE, A BIT CONSERVATIVELY GRADED IN OUR OPINION.

Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 181

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), well centered on bright paper, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $600

Expertization: photocopy of 1998 P.F. Certificate for pair.
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Lot 182

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), virtually perfectly centered within large margins, bright rich color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 183

1883, 4¢ blue green (211), choice centering, prooflike color and impression, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 184

1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), fresh and nicely centered, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1950 P.F. Certificate and signed HFC (Colman).
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Lot 185

1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), exceptionally well centered, lovely pastel color on bright paper, fresh never hinged original gum, choice and Extremely Fine.
Scott $400

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 186
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1887-88, 3¢ vermilion, 5¢ indigo, and 90¢ purple plate proofs on card (214P4, 216P4, 218P4), blocks of four, fresh bright colors, large margins all around, Very Fine.
Scott $1,050
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Lot 187

1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), top imprint and plate no. 421 block of 10, well centered and bright, original gum, lightly hinged; couple light wrinkles and minor separation, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,400
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Lot 188

1888, 4¢ carmine (215), nicely centered, radiant color with a strong impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $800

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 189

1888, 5¢ indigo (216), beautifully centered with wide margins, clear impression on crisp paper, original gum, never hinged, choice and Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $900

Expertization: 1997 P.F. and 1997 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 190
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1888, 5¢ indigo, imperf proof on stamp paper (216Pb), horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: signed Geo. B. Sloan with 1983 P.F. Certificate as old #214b.
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Lot 191
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1888, 30¢ orange brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (217Pa), horizontal pair, large margins and full original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,750

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate as old #217a.
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Lot 192

1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), excellent centering within very large margins, fresh warm color, unblemished never hinged original gum, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $2,250.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: 1983 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 193

1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), handsome rich color with a strong impression, original gum, never hinged, a Fine and scarce never hinged example.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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