Sale 331

U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue
 
 
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Lot 533

1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), well centered with lovely pastel color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, fresh and choice Very Fine. SMQ $1,550.
Scott $925

Expertization: 1999 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 534

1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), centered with near mathematical precision amid beautifully balanced margins with bright, truly vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $400

Expertization: 1995 PF Certificate.
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Lot 535

1879, 3¢ green (184), virtually perfectly centered, fresh color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine with only 3 at this grade and two higher, with no 100s. SMQ $2,350.
Scott $350

Expertization: 1999 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 536
 
1879, 3¢ green (184), virtually perfectly centered with strikingly large margins, deep color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo.
Scott $350
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Lot 537

1879, 5¢ blue (185), quite well centered with strong color and impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: 1997 & 1999 PF Certificates.
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Lot 538

1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), well centered with large margins and deep, dark color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and nearly Extremely Fine, scarce in this premium mint condition. SMQ $2,900.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: 2001 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 539

1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), well centered with exceptionally wide margins, somewhat disturbed original gum but a fresh, Very Fine jumbo.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: 2003 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 540

1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), nicely centered and exceptionally fresh with full, lightly hinged original gum; natural paper inclusion, visible on reverse only, F.-V.F.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: photocopy of 1989 PF Certificate for a block of 4.
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Lot 541

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), nearly perfectly centered with brilliant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $850

Expertization: 1996 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 542

1879, 30¢ full black (190), nicely centered with a deep, prooflike impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate as "o.g." before the PF began specifying "never hinged".
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Lot 543

1879, 30¢ full black (190), choice centering and beautifully balanced margins with full, lightly hinged original gum, original gum, very lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,750.
Scott $950

Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 544

1879, 30¢ full black (190), nearly perfectly centered with intense color and full original gum, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $950

Expertization: 1986 PF Certificate.
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Lot 545

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), bright and well centered with vibrant color and and flawless, never hinged original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $7,750

AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARELY OFFERED NEVER HINGED 90¢ AMERICAN.

Expertization: 1992 & 1999 PF Certificates.
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Lot 546

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), wonderfully bright and fresh with vibrant color and full, lightly hinged original gum; small, light corner bend at lower right (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise F.-V.F. and extremely attractive.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: clear 1992 PF Certificate for a block of four.
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Lot 547
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), virtually perfectly centered with ample balanced margins, vibrant color and a neat, face-free double oval cancel; a fresh, choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate.
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