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Sale 326
U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions
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Lot 488 |
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1925, 1½¢ yellow brown (553), full top margin plate no. F16838 block of six, impeccable centering, fresh and crisp, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a superb gem.
Scott $90
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Lot 489 |
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1923, 3¢ violet (555), virtually perfectly centered, brilliant color and paper, immaculate never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine-Superb gem. SMQ $360.
Scott $37
Expertization: 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 490 |
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1923, 3¢ violet (555), full top margin plate no. 17922 block of six, outstanding centering throughout, bright and fresh, deep color, solid perforations, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, seldom seen this choice.
Scott $375
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Lot 491 |
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1923, 4¢ yellow brown (556), beautifully centered within huge margins, gorgeous color, fresh original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine-Superb, a choice jumbo mint single. SMQ $455 as 95, $1,650 as 98.
Scott $42
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 492 |
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1923, 4¢ yellow brown (556), full top margin plate no. 16370 block of six, outstanding centering, bright and fresh, tiny natural inclusion speck in one, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a choice full top plate block.
Scott $400
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Lot 493 |
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1922, 6¢ red orange (558), wonderfully well centered within large margins, rich color, full fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine-Superb, choice. SMQ $600.
Scott $80
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 494 |
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1923, 7¢ black (559), centered with mathematical precision within very large margins, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Superb. SMQ $570 for 98, unpriced for 100.
Scott $18
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 495 |
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1923, 7¢ black (559), full top margin plate no. 18117 block of six, exceptionally well centered, intense color, fresh and intact, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a gem full top plate block.
Scott $200
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Lot 496 |
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1923, 8¢ olive green (560), incredibly well centered within uncommonly large margins, especially for the 8¢ rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine-Superb and unusually choice for the 8¢— only two are graded 98 and none higher. SMQ $720.
Scott $105
Expertization: 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 497 |
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1923, 8¢ olive green (560), beautifully centered and impeccably fresh, pristine never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $250.
Scott $105
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 498 |
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1923, 8¢ olive green (560), top margin "F" plate no. 16215 block of six, outstanding centering throughout, crisp color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $900
AN ABSOLUTELY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY PLATE BLOCK.
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 499 |
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1923, 9¢ rose (561), essentially perfectly centered with oversized margins, glowing color, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine, large margined gem. SMQ $275 for 95, $890 for 98.
Scott $29
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 500 |
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1923, 9¢ rose (561), top margins "F" plate no. 15235 block of six, excellent centering, lovely fresh color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a gem quality top plate block.
Scott $400
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 501 |
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1923, 12¢ brown violet (564), perfectly centered, stunning fresh color, original gum, never hinged, a Superb gem. SMQ $435.
Scott $13
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 502 |
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1923, 12¢ brown violet (564), perfectly centered within extra large margins, post office fresh color and flawless never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine-Superb gem and undergraded in our opinion. SMQ $130 as 95, $435 as 98.
Scott $13
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 503 |
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1923, 12¢ brown violet (564), full top margin plate no. F17419 block of six, superb centering, fresh color, crisp and fully intact, unblemished original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a stunning plate block.
Scott $175
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Lot 504 |
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1922, 15¢ gray (566), full top margin plate no. 17425 block of six, incredibly well centered throughout, rich color, impeccably fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a stunning full top plate block.
Scott $425
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Lot 505 |
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1923, 20¢ carmine rose (567), top margin plate no. 19647 block of six, outstanding centering throughout, bright fresh color, original gum, never hinged, few natural gum creases, Extremely Fine.
Scott $450
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 506 |
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1922, 25¢ yellow green (568), top margin plate no. 17442 block of six, marvelous centering and freshness, strong perforations, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, choice.
Scott $425
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Lot 507 |
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1922, 50¢ lilac (570), beautifully centered, lively color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, choice.
Scott $100
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 508 |
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1922, 50¢ lilac (570), top margin plate no. 19144 block of six, beautifully centered, warm color, fully intact and crisp, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, top plate blocks of the 50¢ are quite scarce in this premium quality.
Scott $900
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Lot 509 |
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1923, $1 violet black (571), bottom margin arrow block of four, exceptionally well centered, fresh and crisp, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $380 as singles
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Lot 510 |
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1923, $1 violet black (571), top margin plate no. F18682 block of six, exceptionally well centered and impeccably fresh with brilliant color, original gum, never hinged, and Extremely Fine gem top plate block.
Scott $575
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Lot 511 |
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1923, $2 deep blue (572), very well centered within unusually large margins, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $175
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 512 |
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1923, $2 deep blue (572), bottom margin arrow block of four, essentially perfectly centered, exceptionally fresh, natural perf disc on reverse, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a choice position piece.
Scott $700 as singles
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Lot 513 |
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1923, $2 deep blue (572), top margin "F" plate no. 14306 block of six, perfectly centered, exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
A SUPERB TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THIS HIGH VALUE.
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 514 |
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1923, $5 carmine & blue (573), full top margin arrow and plate nos. block of eight, choice centering throughout, bright and fresh color, crisp, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,500
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR HIGH VALUE PLATE BLOCK.
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Lot 515 |
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1923, $5 carmine & blue (573), plate block of eight, exceptionally well centered throughout, crisp and intact, bright color and paper, original gum, never hinged, minor natural gum wrinkle and some skips, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $3,500
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