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Sale 326
U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions
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Lot 516 |
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1923, 1¢ green, rotary (578), beautifully centered for this challenging issue, lovely color, fine impression, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $190
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 517 |
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1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary (579), beautifully centered for this difficult coil waste issue, fresh and choice, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $175
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 518 |
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1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary (579), top margin star and plate no. 15848 block of four, unusually well centered for this issue, deep rich color, original gum, imperceptible hinge on upper right stamp, others never hinged, tiny selvage pull upper left, Very Fine.
Scott $605 as singles
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Lot 519 |
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1926, 9¢ rose, rotary (590), choice centering with full intact perforations, gorgeous color, pristine never hinged original gum, Superb, only 2 graded higher. SMQ $790.
Scott $13
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Sup 98.
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Lot 520 |
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1925, 10¢ orange, rotary (591), perfectly centered with full perforations all around, rich vibrant color, original gum, never hinged, Superb. SMQ $2,200.
Scott $125
AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP IN THE FINEST QUALITY AVAILABLE— NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Sup 98.
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Lot 521 |
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1925, 10¢ orange, rotary (591), top margin block of four, with full gutter and portion of stamps from adjacent pane at top, fresh color, original gum, never hinged, tiny gum inclusion in one, about Fine, rarely seen position multiple.
Scott $500 as singles
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Lot 522 |
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1923, 1¢ green, rotary coil waste (594), bright color, lightly cancelled, defective but still an attractive example of this rare coil waste variety.
Scott $12,500
Expertization: 1965 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 523 |
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1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary coil waste (595), well centered, brilliant color with a sharp impression on bright paper, original gum, very lightly hinged, choice Very Fine.
Scott $275
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 524 |
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1929, 2¢ carmine coil, type II (599A), flawlessly centered within perfectly balanced margins, fresh rich color, original gum, never hinged, Superb. SMQ $3,550.
Scott $475
A MOST DIFFICULT VARIETY TO FIND THIS CHOICE— NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98.
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Lot 525 |
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1929, 2¢ carmine coil, type II (599A), strong color and detailed impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $225
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate as pair.
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Lot 526 |
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1923, 2¢ Harding, rotary (612), upper left plate no. 14867 block of four, very well centered, with wide selvage, deep intense color, exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine, choice.
Scott $475
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 527 |
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1923, 2¢ Harding, rotary, the rare perf 11 (613), centered to one side, as are many of these, deep color on fresh paper, light slogan cancel, fully Fine for this notoriously difficult stamp.
Scott $45,000
A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND COMPLETELY SOUND EXAMPLE OF THIS STORIED 20TH CENTURY RARITY.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 528 |
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1925, 5¢ Lexington-Concord (619), full top margin plate no. 16805 block of six, perfectly centered, fresh and intact, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a gem plate block on which it would be impossible to improve.
Scott $330
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Lot 529 |
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1925, 17¢ black (623), top margin plate no. 18028 block of six, fresh, crisp and well centered, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 530 |
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1928, 2¢ carmine, type II (634A), precise centering, post office fresh and crisp, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a difficult stamp to locate in this choice grade.
Scott $650
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 531 |
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1928, 2¢ carmine, type II (634A), well centered, deep rich color with a sharp impression, original gum, never hinged, choice Very Fine.
Scott $650
Expertization: 1992 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 532 |
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1928, 2¢ carmine, type II (634A), fresh, dark shade, original gum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $650
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Lot 533 |
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1929, 3¢ Kans. (661), upper left plate no. 18803 block of four, remarkably well centered, fresh color, solid perforations, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a superb plate block.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 534 |
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1929, 4¢ Kans. (662), perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins for this small margined issue, deep color, spotless never hinged original gum, Superb. SMQ $1,450 as 98, unpriced as 100.
Scott $37
A STUNNING GEM, NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1993 A.P.S. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98J.
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Lot 535 |
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1929, 4¢ Kans. (662), upper left plate no. 18082 block of four, perfectly centered, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, impossible to improve upon.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 536 |
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1929, 5¢ Kans. (663), perfectly centered, deep rich color, immaculate never hinged original gum, Superb. SMQ $1,150 as 98, unpriced as 100.
Scott $24
PURE PERFECTION AND THE ONLY 5¢ KANSAS TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT SCORE.
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Gem 100.
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Lot 537 |
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1929, 8¢ Kans. (666), flawlessly centered, fresh color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, very undergraded in our opinion. SMQ $385.
Scott $180
Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 538 |
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1929, 8¢ Kans. (666), upper left plate no. 18191 block of four, incredible centering for the 8¢ gorgeous color, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY VALUE OF THE SET.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 539 |
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1929, 9¢ Kans. (667), perfectly centered, as fresh as the day it was printed, original gum, never hinged, simply Superb. SMQ $1,200.
Scott $26
Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98.
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Lot 540 |
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1929, 9¢ Kans. (667), upper left plate no. 18744 block of four, well centered and exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine, choice.
Scott $400
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 541 |
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1929, 10¢ Kans. (668), upper left plate no. 19235 block of four, outstanding centering, rich color, crisp and intact, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 542 |
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1929, 3¢ Nebr. (672), virtually perfectly centered with uncommonly large margins, bright and fresh, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine-Superb. SMQ $340 as 95, $1,100 as 98.
Scott $24
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 543 |
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1929, 4¢ Nebr. (673), upper left plate no. 18082 block of six, wonderfully well centered, bright and fresh, strong perforations, original gum, never hinged, a choice Extremely Fine plate block.
Scott $400
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Lot 544 |
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1929, 5¢ Nebr. (674), virtually perfectly centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine-Superb, a choice gem. SMQ $400.
Scott $32
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 545 |
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1929, 6¢ Nebr. (675), incredibly well centered in truly jumbo margins for this issue, bright color, spotless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine-Superb, an eye-catching large margined gem. SMQ $780 as 95, $2,200 as 98.
Scott $75
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 546 |
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1929, 8¢ Nebr. (677), upper left plate no. 18192 block of four, beautifully centered, exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, choice Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
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Lot 547 |
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1929, 9¢ Nebr. (678), upper left plate no. 18744 block of four, outstanding centering and post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, choice.
Scott $750
Expertization: 2008 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 548 |
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1929, 10¢ Nebr. (679), choice centering in exceptionally large margins for this stamp, rich fresh color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine-Superb, a gem example of this key value. SMQ $1,150 as 95, $2,600 as 98.
Scott $230
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 549 |
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1929, 10¢ Nebr. (679), upper left plate no. 19235 block of six, virtually perfectly centered, exceptionally fresh, very lightly hinged on left pair, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this key plate block.
Scott $925
Expertization: 1976, 2008 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: W. Floyd
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Lot 550 |
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1979, 15¢ John Paul Jones, perf 12 (1789B), essentially perfectly centered, fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,500
A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THIS MODERN RARITY.
Expertization: signed JWS (position) 18.
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