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Lot 607 |
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1894, 1¢ ultramarine (246), right margin plate number single, perfectly centered and post office fresh with radiant pastel color, original gum, never hinged, a choice, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $900.
Scott $90
Expertization: 1994 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 608 |
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1894, 1¢ blue (247), perfectly centered with radiant color and never hinged original gum; a remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,200.
Scott $190
PSE HAS GRADED ONLY TWO NH EXAMPLES 95J, BUT NOT A SINGLE ONE WITH A HIGHER NUMERIC GRADE THAN 95.
Expertization: 1994 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 609 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (249), outstanding centering within positively huge margins, bright fresh color, pristine never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $3,850 for a normal 95.
Scott $450
THIS IS THE SOLE PSE 95J WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES BEING GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1984 PF and 2002 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 610 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (249), left sheet margin single, exceptionally well centered with extra wide margins, original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 611 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (249), full top margin imprint and plate number strip of three, virtually perfectly centered with large margins and deep, deep color, original gum, never hinged with a couple minor natural gum skips, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,450
A PHENOMENAL PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THIS VERY SCARCE SHADE AND CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
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Lot 612 |
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1894, 2¢ scarlet, type I (250b), top sheet margin single with part imprint, perfectly centered with large margins and brcc, post office fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $83
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Lot 613 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), post office fresh and virtually perfectly centered with radiant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,700.
Scott $1,100
ONE OF JUST TWO TYPE II 2¢ CARMINES TO RECEIVE AN XF 90 FROM PS,E WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES BEING GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1996 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates XF 90.
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Lot 614 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), left plate no. 126 single, very well centered, bright rich shade, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 615 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), left imprint and plate no. 126 strip of three, nicely centered and exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, Fine and quite rare, especially never hinged.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 616 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), full top imprint and plate number strip of three, post office fresh with immaculate, never hinged original gum, Fine and quite rare, especially never hinged.
Scott $3,500
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Lot 617 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (252), near perfect centering, stunning rich color on bright paper, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,400.
Scott $360
A TRULY BEAUTIFUL 2¢ TYPE III GEM, ONLY 2 OTHERS SHAME THIS 95 GRADE AND ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER (98).
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 618 |
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1894, 3¢ purple (253), virtually perfectly centered, with gorgeous color and fresh paper, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3250.
Scott $325
AN TRULY CHOICE 3¢ — ONLY ONE MINT SINGLE (A 98) HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded as XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 619 |
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1894, 3¢ purple (253), beautifully centered with lovely pastel color and pristine, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
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Lot 620 |
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1894, 4¢ dark brown (254), bottom margin plate no. 106 single, perfectly centered within very wide margins, strong fresh color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,400.
Scott $525
A SUPERIOR MINT SINGLE WHICH WE FEEL IS A BIT UNDERGRADED, THERE ARE SIX GRADED HIGHER (FOUR ARE 95JS) AND NO 100S.
Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 621 |
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1894, 5¢ chocolate (255), impeccably centered, remarkably fresh with radiant color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. A lovely stamp, with only 2 graded higher, and no 100s. SMQ $2,550.
Scott $325
Expertization: 1991 PF Certificate and 2004 PSE Certificate, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 622 |
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1894, 5¢ chocolate (255), nearly perfectly centered and post office fresh with flawless, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $525
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Lot 623 |
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1894, 5¢ chocolate, imperf horizontally (255c), vertical pair, rich, warm color and lightly hinged original gum, light natural gum wrinkles at top, fresh and Fine.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 624 |
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1894, 6¢ dull brown (256), outstanding centering, choice color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,500.
Scott $500
A GEM MINT 6¢ SINGLE — ONLY FOUR GRADED HIGHER WITH NO 100S.
Expertization: 1988 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 625 |
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1894, 8¢ violet brown (257), outstanding centering, rich color on bright paper, strong impression, never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $3,800.
Scott $525
A STELLAR MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT 8¢ VALUE, BEING ONE OF JUST THREE AT THIS GRADE WITH ONLY ONE HIGHER (A 98).
Expertization: 1996 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 626 |
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1894, 10¢ dark green (258), beautifully centered, stunning deep color, a strong impression, spotless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $7,350.
Scott $1,000
A MAGNIFICENT MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ UNWATERMARKED WHICH IS QUITE RARE IN HIGH GRADE MINT NEVER HINGED CONDITION; THIS IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE GRADED 95, WITH JUST TWO HIGHER AND NO 100S.
Expertization: 1989 & 2000 PF Certificates and 2004 PSE Certificate, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 627 |
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1894, 10¢ dark green (258), beautifully centered with extra large margins and flawless, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine.
Scott $925
Expertization: 1987 PF Certificate.
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Lot 628 |
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1894, 10¢ dark green, imperf proof on stamp paper (258Pa), right sheet margin block of four, bright and fresh with full original gum (bottom pair never hinged), Very Fine.
Scott $1,100 for hinged Estimate $500 - 750
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Lot 629 |
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1894, 50¢ orange (260), beautifully centered with flawless, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,400.
Scott $1,600
A CHOICE 50¢ UNWATERMARKED AND, WE FEEL, PERHAPS A BIT UNDERGRADED.
Expertization: 1993 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 630 |
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1894, 50¢ orange (260), virtually perfectly centered with large balanced margins, absolutely brilliant color and full, barely hinged original gum; an extraordinary, Extremely Fine to Superb gem.
Scott $525
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Lot 631 |
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1894, $1 black, type I (261), nicely centered with full, never hinged original gum, few very faint perf tones visible mainly on back (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine. This is the sole 85 awarded by PSE, with only three graded higher. SMQ $5,500.
Scott $3,250
Expertization: clear 2004 PSE Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 632 |
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1894, $1 black, type II (261A), exceptionally fresh and well centered with a prooflike impression on bright paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Very Fine and choice. SMQ $9,000.
Scott $6,750
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED TYPE II $1 UNWATERMARKED.
Expertization: 1991 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 633 |
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1894, $1 black, type II (261A), beautifully centered with large margins and a razor-sharp impression, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,200
Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate (for a block of 4).
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Lot 634 |
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1894, $1 black, type II (261A), quite well centered with an intense, almost prooflike impression, bright paper and lightly hinged original gum, F.-V.F. and remarkably fresh.
Scott $2,200
Expertization: 1992 PF Certificate for a block of four.
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