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Lot 694 |
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1879-89, A.B.N.Co. "SPECIMEN", "SAMPLE" and "SAMPLE A" overprints (189SD//216SN), 34 different of 38 comprising type D complete (including 191SDa), 10 different type K, type L complete and 191SM, 209SM and 216SN, generally bright and fresh, nearly all with o.g. (couple actually NH), few small faults, vast majority Fine to Very Fine. Generally bright and fresh. Most with o.g. (a few NH!). Few small faults. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,860
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Lot 695 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), mathematically centered with perfectly balanced margins, bright, vibrant color. Unblemished, never hinged original gum. A choice, Extremely Fine to Superb gem. SMQ $7,350.
Scott $900
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 696 |
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1881-88 A.B.N.Co. plate proofs on India and on card (206-218P3 & P4), less the rare 212P4. Large margins. Very Fine.
Scott $1,417
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Lot 697 |
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), a well centered bottom margin single with a "boardwalk" margin at bottom. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 698 |
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1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), nearly perfectly centered, fresh and bright. Original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $220.
Scott $100
Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 699 |
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1881, 3¢ blue green, Douglas patent punch (207 var.), block of 4. Each stamp with the Douglas patent eight hole cogwheel punch. Original gum, lightly hinged at top, bottom pair never hinged. Fresh and F.-V.F. a scarce multiple.
Scott $880 as singles
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 700 |
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), choice centering with beautifully balanced margins. Original gum, very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $420.
Scott $200
Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 701 |
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1883, 2¢ red brown (210), virtually perfectly centered with large margins and rich color, small natural paper inclusion. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $160
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 702 |
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1883, 2¢ red brown (210), well centered with huge top and bottom margins. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $160
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Lot 703 |
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1883, 4¢ blue green (211), intense color, pristine, never hinged original gum. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: photocopy of 1998 P.F. Certificate for block of 12.
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Lot 704 |
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), mathematically centered with beautifully balanced margins, warm, rich color and pristine, never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine to Superb gem. SMQ $6,600.
Scott $950
THOUGH THIS IS A P.F.-GRADED STAMP, FOR REFERENCE WE SITE P.S.E.’S POPULATION REPORT, WHICH SHOWS ONLY ONE XF-SUP 95 NH, THE HIGHEST GRADE THEY HAVE AWARDED TO DATE..
Expertization: 1987, 1999 & 2008 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 706 |
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), nicely centered with lovely pastel color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $400
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 707 |
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1887, 2¢ green (213), top margin strip of 3 with partial imprint. Bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Couple nibbed perfs bottom center. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $450 as singles
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 708 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), well centered vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $240
Expertization: 1995 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 709 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), well centered with brilliant color. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $240
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Lot 710 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), block of four. Nicely centered with fresh, vivid color. Original gum, never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $960
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 711 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), top plate No. "421" block of four. Brilliant color and strong impression. Original gum, never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $960 as n.h. singles
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Lot 712 |
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1888, 5¢ indigo (216), choice centering with large balanced margins and deep color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 713 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), well centered with rich color and an extra wide top margin. Original gum, very lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $475
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 714 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), fresh and nicely centered. Original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $475
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 715 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), beautifully centered with large balanced margins and warm, rich color. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $320.
Scott $120
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 716 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), beautifully centered and exceptionally bright and fresh with a neat New York "REG" oval cancel, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $260
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), beautifully centered with large margins and fresh color. Neat New York REG double oval cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $260
Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate.
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), choice centering with deep color and neat New York "REG" oval cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $260
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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