Sale 326

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


1890 Issue
 
 
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Lot 194
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1890, 1¢ to 90¢ plate proofs on card (219P4, 219DP4-229P4), excellent colors, large even margins, Very Fine.
Scott $785
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Lot 195

1890, 2¢ lake (219D), well centered with large margins, deep rich color and a detailed impression on crisp white paper, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $800

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 196

1890, 3¢ purple (221), remarkably well centered, prooflike color and impression on brilliant white paper, full fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $275

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 197

1890, 6¢ brown red (224), wonderfully well centered within wide margins, deep color and a razor sharp impression, unblemished never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem and a difficult stamp to locate in this high quality.
Scott $275
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Lot 198

1890, 6¢ brown red (224), choice centering within balanced margins, bright color and paper, full never hinged original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $275

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 199

1893, 8¢ lilac (225), detailed impression on bright paper, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $210

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate for block.
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Lot 200

1890, 10¢ green (226), nicely centered, bright color, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $675

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 201
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1890, 15¢ to 90¢ plate proofs on card (227P4-229P4), blocks of four, vivid colors, large margins, Very Fine.
Scott $655
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Lot 202

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), full bottom margin single with imprint, near perfect centering within uncommonly large margins, stunning deep color, beautifully contrasted by the bright paper, full fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,000 for 90, $9,500 for 95.
Scott $925

A SUPERB NEVER HINGED JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.

Expertization: P.S.E., encapsulated, graded XF 90J.
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Lot 203

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), exceptionally well centered with intense prooflike color and impression, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $925

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 204

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), nearly perfectly centered, intense color on bright paper, full fresh lightly hinged original gum, choice and Extremely Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 205
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1890, 90¢ orange, imperf proof on stamp paper (229Pa), block of four with exceptionally intense color, large margins, Very Fine, only 56 sets issued.
Scott $2,900 as pairs

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 206

1890, 90¢ orange (229), well centered with lustrous color and a strong impression, full never hinged original gum, choice Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 207

1890, 90¢ orange (229), beautifully centered within unusually wide margins, stunning rich color, original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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