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Lot 149 |
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), near perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color and a sharp impression on fresh paper. Full o.g. Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,500.
Scott $700
A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1870 ISSUE WITH OUTSTANDING FRESHNESS AND CENTERING.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-S 95.
This is the only mint example to 1¢ 1870 National Bank Note have been awarded the grade of XF-Superb 95 by the P.S.E., the highest grade awarded to any 1¢ 1870 National. There is also one used example graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 150 |
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1870, 2¢ red brown (146), exceptionally well centered within unusually large even margins, intense color with a well incised impression. Full o.g., tiny hinge remnant. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $400
Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated XF 90.
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Lot 151 |
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1870, 3¢ green (147), choice centering, strong color and impression. O.g. Fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 152 |
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1870, 6¢ carmine (148), exceedingly well centered within balanced margins, deep rich color with a strong impression on bright paper. Unused. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $475
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 153 |
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1871, 7¢ vermilion (149), outstanding centering with unusually large margins, deep radiant color with an intense impression on bright white paper. Unused. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $770.
Scott $500
Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 154 |
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1870, 10¢ brown (150), beautifully centered with tall margins, rich color and detailed impression. Unused. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $790.
Scott $675
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 155 |
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1870, 12¢ dull violet (151), exceedingly well centered within beautifully balanced margins, rich color with a strong impression. Unused. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,700.
Scott $1,200
A CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1870 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 156 |
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1870, 15¢ bright orange (152), exceedingly well centered within even margins, deep rich color and sharp impression. Unused. Filled thin (not mentioned on certificate). Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: clear 1969 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 157 |
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1870, 24¢ purple (153), nicely centered, bright and fresh. Unused. F.-V.F.
Scott $925
Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 158 |
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1870, 30¢ black (154), beautifully centered with unusually large margins, prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper. Regummed. Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,000
A REMARKABLE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1870 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 159 |
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1870, 90¢ carmine (155), beautifully centered with unusually wide margins, strong color and impression. O.g. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $5,500
A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1870 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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