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Lot 561 |
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1890, 1¢ dull blue (219), near perfect centering, outstanding color and overall freshness, immaculate never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem, surprisingly scarce in this high grade with 8 graded 95 and only one higher, with no 100s. SMQ $850.
Scott $80
Expertization: 1989 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 562 |
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1890, 2¢ lake (219D), exceptionally well centered, bright color, immaculate never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,100.
Scott $700
A STELLAR MINT SINGLE OF THE DIFFICULT LAKE SHADE, BEING ONE OF 8 NEVER HINGED SINGLES GRADED 95, AND ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER (98).
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 563 |
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1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety (220c), beautifully centered, warm rich color, fresh full original gum with completely imperceptible hinging, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $625
A VERY SCARCE VARIETY AND WITH THIS CENTERING, A CONDITION RARITY; THERE ARE ONLY 5 GRADED 90, ONE IS NEVER HINGED, ONE IS A "J"; THERE ARE NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded 90.
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Lot 564 |
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1890, 3¢ purple (221), outstanding centering, pretty color, spotless never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. PSE has graded only two higher; with no 100s. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $230
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 565 |
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1890, 6¢ brown red (224), extraordinary centering within oversized balanced margins, post office fresh with brilliant color and paper, and flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. Just four have been graded higher by PSE with no 100s. SMQ $1,950 for a normal 95.
Scott $230
Expertization: 1990 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J.
Provenance: Odeneal
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Lot 566 |
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1893, 8¢ lilac (225), virtually perfect centering, beautiful color, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a lovely fresh gem mint single, only 5 graded higher, with no 100s. SMQ $1,950.
Scott $180
Expertization: photo copy 2001 PF for block from where this originated and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 567 |
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1890, 10¢ green (226), virtually perfect centering, rich color and never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1550.
Scott $575
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 568 |
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1890, 15¢ indigo (227), beautifully centered with large balanced margins and deep, fresh color on bright paper, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and especially choice. SMQ $6,850.
Scott $750
TO DATE PSE HAS GRADED ONLY A SINGLE NH EXAMPLE HIGHER THAN THIS XF-SUPERB 95, THAT BEING A 95J—THERE HAVE BEEN NO HIGHER NUMERIC GRADES.
Expertization: 2003 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 569 |
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1890, 30¢ black (228), very well centered with deep color and a sharp, prooflike impression; original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: photocopy of 1997 PF Certificate for a block of four.
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Lot 570 |
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1890, 30¢ black (228), perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 571 |
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1890, 90¢ orange (229), near perfect centering within truly extravagant margins, bright rich color, full fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,900 for a normal 90.
Scott $1,650
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL 90¢ 1890, THE ONLY NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE AWARDED A 90J BY PSE, WITH JUST THREE GRADED HIGHER AND NOT A SINGLE 100.
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 572 |
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1890, 90¢ orange (229), very well centered, rich color, impeccably fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,900.
Scott $1,650
Expertization: 1995 PF Certificate and 2007 PSE Certificate, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 573 |
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1890, 90¢ orange (229), nicely centered with truly vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $1,650
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