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Lot 635 |
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1897 Universal Postal Congress Specimens type "O" complete (264SO/PR125SO), less the $1 type II, comprising 264SO-278SO (less 276ASO), E5SO, J38SO-44SO and PR114SO-125SO, a uniformly sound set of these rare overprints, being surprisingly well centered throughout, the 5¢ Newspaper has a straightedge but several others have been reperforated, exceptionally fresh and otherwise Fine to Extremely Fine (the $5 is a lightly hinged, Extremely Fine gem).
Scott $4,725
Only 125 sets were distributed to delegates to the 1897 Universal Postal Congress, and far fewer sets made it into collectors' hands. Of this small quantity, an inordinate number seem to have been straight-edged and a large percentage have been damaged. This is still a noteworthy set.
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Lot 636 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (266), precise centering, gorgeous color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine beautiful stamp, only 4 graded higher, with 98 being the highest. SMQ $880.
Scott $100
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 637 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type III (267), top margin single with part imprint, perfectly centered, exquisitely fresh, never hinged original gum, Superb. $700 as 98, unpriced at 100.
Scott $16
A SIMPLY STUNNING MINT SINGLE, BEING THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE, AND ONE OF ONLY TWO AT THIS ULTIMATE GRADE.
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Gem 100.
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Lot 638 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (268), mathematically centered, large margins, choice color and pristine never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, choice, one of only 5 at this grade and only one higher (98). SMQ $900.
Scott $115
Expertization: 1997 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: Odeneal
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Lot 639 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (268), full bottom margin imprint and plate no. 1216 block of six, well centered with vivid color and solid perforations, original gum, lightly hinged on bottom left pair only, fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $725
Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.
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Lot 640 |
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1895, 4¢ dark brown (269), top plate no. 104 single, superlative centering, lovely color, flawless never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem, only 3 graded higher, with no 100s. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $135
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 641 |
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1895, 4¢ dark brown (269), bottom margin imprint and plate no. 459 block of six, well centered with crisp perforations and never hinged original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,650
Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate.
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Lot 642 |
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1895, 5¢ chocolate (270), near perfect centering within unusually large margins for this issue, stunning color and a razor sharp impression, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine a beautiful mint single, the hightest graded jumbo, only 3 graded higher (all normal 98s). SMQ $850 for a normal 95.
Scott $105
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 643 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), outstanding centering within huge margins for the issue, post office fresh with luxurious color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,550 for a normal 95.
Scott $210
A SUPERB, LARGE MARGINED MINT SINGLE, WITH ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER AND NO 100S.
Expertization: 1987 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J.
Provenance: V. Morris
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Lot 644 |
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1895, 10¢ dark green (273), excellent centering, beautiful color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,300.
Scott $290
A GEM MINT SINGLE OF THE 10¢, WITH ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER AND NO 100S.
Expertization: 2002 & 2006 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter two graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 645 |
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1895, 50¢ orange (275), top sheet margin single with part imprint, perfectly centered with pristine, never hinged original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,300.
Scott $850
Expertization: 1998 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 646 |
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1895, $1 black, type I (276), nicely centered and incredibly fresh with deep, truly intense color, F.-V.F.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate.
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Lot 647 |
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1895, $1 greenish black, type I (276 var.), fresh and beautifully centered with full, lightly hinged original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $650
Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate as the normal black shade.
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Lot 648 |
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1895, $1 black, type II (276A), top sheet margin with plate number, beautifully centered with intense color and a deep, prooflike impression, original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $4,250
A PRISTINE NEVER HINGED PLATE NO. SINGLE OF THE WATERMARKED $1 TYPE II.
Expertization: 1996 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 649 |
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1895, $1 black, type II (276A), nearly perfectly centered with a dark, prooflike impression on bright white paper, original gum, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,350
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Lot 650 |
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1895, $2 bright blue (277), beautifully centered, brilliant color on especially brilliant paper, impeccable never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and perhaps a bit undergraded. SMQ $4,750.
Scott $3,250
A STUNNING AND RARE MINT SINGLE, WITH ONLY THREE NEVER HINGED SINGLES GRADED, THE OTHER TWO BEING 95S.
Expertization: 1978 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 651 |
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1895, $2 dark blue (277a), bright and fresh with choice, near-perfect centering, large balanced margins and full, lightly hinged original gum, o.g., lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 1993 PF Certificate.
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Lot 652 |
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1895, $2 dark blue (277a), well centered with deep color and exceptionally bright paper, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 653 |
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1895, $5 dark green (278), nicely centered with clean, bright color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $7,000
A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF A RARELY OFFERED, TRULY NEVER HINGED $5 MARSHALL.
Expertization: photocopy of 1994 PF Certificate for a strip of three.
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