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Sale 326
U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions
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Lot 25 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 3R1E, large well balanced margins with all the type characteristics completely visible, fresh color, black grid cancel, small diagonal crease and a horizontal crease ending in a tiny tear, neither affecting the appearance in the slightest, choice, Very Fine appearing example of this rare and highly sought-after type.
Scott $8,500
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 26 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia (6), position 91L4, two huge margins, quite ample at bottom, in a bit at left, the type characteristics are almost complete, gorgeous plate 4 color, light town postmark, small sealed tear at lower left, invisible to unaided eye, otherwise v.g.-Fine, a more than serviceable example of this exceedingly rare type that is in most want lists.
Scott $12,500
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Lot 27 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), top margin single, large balanced margins other sides, remarkably deep rich color and a fine impression, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
A SUPERB MINT 1¢ 1851 TYPE II WITH INCREDIBLE EYE APPEAL.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 28 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), large to huge margins, deep crisp color, finely detailed impression, Philadelphia town postmark, choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $405.
Scott $170
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 29 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), large to oversize margins with bits of adjacent stamps visible at top and right, light town cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 30 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), exceptionally large well balanced margins, just nipping ornament at lower right, wonderful deep color on fresh crisp paper, strong impression shows off the huge break at the top, manuscript "X" cancel, Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCER TYPE.
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 31 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), large margins with portion of sheet margin at right, brilliant color, fresh, Extremely Fine. SMQ $310.
Scott $130
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 32 |
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1857, 3¢ claret, type I (11 var.), large to huge margins, rich distinctive color, full never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine and choice never hinged example.
Scott $375 as o.g.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 33 |
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1855, 3¢ yellowish rose red (11 var.), vertical pair, clear to large margins, wonderfully fresh bright color, sharp impression, neat town cancel, Extremely Fine, a superb pair of this uncommon shade.
Scott $62
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 34 |
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1856, 5¢ red brown (12), large to huge margins, with a bit of adjacent stamp at left, light town cancel, gorgeous color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, an exceptionally fresh gem. SMQ $1,350.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1981, 2007 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 35 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (13), very large near perfectly balanced margins, deep fresh color, fine impression, San Francisco town postmark, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,650.
Scott $950
A CHOICE USED SINGLE OF THE SCARCER TYPE I AND UNDERGRADED IN OUR OPINION.
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 36 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (13), clear to large margins, rich color, fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 37 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), huge beautifully centered margins, wonderfully deep color on fresh paper, black town postmark, Extremely Fine, a gem used type II imperf. SMQ $785 for 95, $1,450 for 98.
Scott $200
Expertization: P.S.E., encapsulated, graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 38 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II, double transfer (14), position 31L1, large to huge margins, light black and red cancels, Extremely Fine.
Scott $280
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Lot 39 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), extra large to huge margins including part of adjacent stamp at right, rich color, cancelled by San Francisco c.d.s., bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1993 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 40 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), ample to large margins, bright fresh color on crisp paper, original gum, Very Fine, a handsome and rare mint single.
Scott $5,500
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 41 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), stunning huge margins all around including part of adjacent stamps at left and right, strong color and impression, cancelled by New Orleans c.d.s., a Superb gem.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate for strip of three.
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Lot 42 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), large well balanced margins, bright color, light face-free town postmark, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 43 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), recut at top only, large balanced margins, rich color, neat manuscript "X" cancel, Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 1999 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 44 |
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1851, 12¢ black (17), large margins except close at lower right, detailed impression, cancelled by town c.d.s., fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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