Sale 331

U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Without Grill
 
 
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Lot 512

1870, 2¢ red brown (146), a post office fresh mint single, beautifully centered within wide margins, full fresh unblemished never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $350 as hinged

2¢ UNGRILLED NATIONALS IN THIS PRISTINE MINT CONDITION ARE RARE.

Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.
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Lot 513

1870, 6¢ carmine (148), impeccable centering within large margins, gorgeous "cherry" red color, lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1987 PF Certificate.
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Lot 514

1871, 7¢ vermilion (149), exceptionally well centered with rich, vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum, fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

A BEAUTIFUL SINGLE OF THE 7¢ NATIONAL WHICH IS QUITE RARE IN THIS CHOICE MINT CONDITION.

Expertization: 1998 PF Certificate.
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Lot 515

1870, 10¢ brown (150), virtually perfectly centered, brilliant color and a fine impression, original gum, Extremely Fine, choice.
Scott $2,000

AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT SINGLE OF THE DIFFICULT 10¢ UNGRILLED NATIONAL.

Expertization: 1985 & 1997 PF Certificates.
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Lot 516

1870, 12¢ dull violet (151), fresh and well centered with large margins and strong color, original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $2,750

Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.
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Lot 517
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1870, 15¢ deep orange (152 var.), beautifully centered with deep, vibrant color and a neat red New Paid York exchange office c.d.s., fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $220

Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate.
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Lot 518

1870, 24¢ purple (153), virtually perfectly centered with strong pastel color, part original gum (50-60%), small, very faint corner crease at lower left, not noted on certificate, uncommonly fresh and otherwise Extremely Fine with fabulous eye appeal.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: clear 1998 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 519
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1870, 30¢ full black (154 var.), exceptionally well centered with wide, beautifully balanced margins, deep, intense color and a light quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $325

Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate as the normal black shade.
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