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Lot 549 |
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), excellent centering, lovely pastel shade, never hinged original gum, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, choice, the highest graded to date, with 5 others at this grade. SMQ $1,800.
Scott $260
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 550 |
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1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), near perfect centering, gorgeous color, fresh never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem, the highest graded to date, with only 4 others at this grade. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $275
Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 551 |
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), choice centering with rich color, bright paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $525
Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate.
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Lot 552 |
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1882, 10¢ yellow brown, re-engraved (209 var.), all but perfectly centered with huge, beautifully balanced margins, warm, glowing color and barely hinged original gum; a choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $175
Expertization: 1978 PF Certificate as the normal brown shade.
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Lot 553 |
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1883, 2¢ red brown (210), excellent centering within "boardwalk" margins, rich color, never hinged original gum, a striking Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $335 for a normal 90.
Scott $130
Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 554 |
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1883, 4¢ blue green (211), perfectly centered with deep, fresh color and never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,350.
Scott $1,050
ONLY TWO 4¢ JACKSONS HAVE RECEIVED HIGHER PSE GRADES THAN THIS XF 90.
Expertization: 2002 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 556 |
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1887, 2¢ green (213), beautifully centered, exceptionally fresh with gorgeous color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,100.
Scott $130
A LOVELY MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS 2¢ GREEN, SURPRISINGLY SCARCE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION, WITH ONLY 5 OTHERS SHARING THE 95 GRADE AND ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER, WITH NO 100S.
Expertization: 1998 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 557 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), essentially perfectly centered within very wide margins, stunning fiery color, fresh never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem with only 4 graded higher. SMQ $1,450 for a normal 95.
Scott $200
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 558 |
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1888, 5¢ indigo (216), choice centering with beautifully balanced margins and deep color on bright paper; original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $775
Expertization: 1999 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 559 |
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1888, 5¢ deep blue (216 var.), virtually perfectly centered with incredibly wide margins, distinctive color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, a stunning, Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $775
Expertization: 1984 & 1997 PF Certificates as the normal indigo shade.
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Lot 560 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), exceptionally fresh and beautifully centered with large margins, rich, warm color and flawless, never hinged original gum, Very Fine and choice. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1981 & 1997 & 2007 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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