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Lot 654 |
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1898, 1¢ deep green (279), top sheet margin plate number single, perfectly centered and post office fresh, original gum, never hinged; an Extremely Fine little gem.
Scott $25
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Lot 655 |
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1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (279Bc), nearly perfectly centered with exceptionally large margins, radiant color and never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,400.
Scott $850
PSE HAS GRADED ONLY TWO TYPE IV 2¢ ROSE CARMINES HIGHER THAN THIS XF 90, WITH ONLY ONE OTHER ITS EQUAL.
Expertization: 1995 & 2007 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 656 |
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1898, 4¢ rose brown (280), exceptionally well centered, gorgeous color, never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem, only 2 of this shade graded higher (98). SMQ $700.
Scott $83
Expertization: 1996 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 657 |
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1898, 4¢ lilac brown (280a), virtually perfectly centered, excellent color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, choice, only 1 of this shade graded higher (98). SMQ $700.
Scott $83
Expertization: 1994 PF and 2006 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: Floyd, Killien
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Lot 658 |
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1898, 4¢ orange brown (280b), precise centering, outstanding color, an Extremely Fine gem, only 1 of this shade graded higher (98). SMQ $700.
Scott $83
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 659 |
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1898, 15¢ olive green (284), precise centering, lovely fresh color and paper, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. Scarce in this choice never hinged condition, with only four graded higher and no 100s and no jumbos. SMQ $1,350.
Scott $500
Expertization: 2006 & 2007 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter two graded XF 90.
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Lot 660 |
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1898, 15¢ olive green (284), near-perfect centering, fresh and vivid color, original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $ $270.
Scott $160
Expertization: 2000 PF and 2007 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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