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1898 Color Changes
 
 
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Lot 3691

1898, 1¢-10¢ color changes (279//282C), selected group of nine different comprising #279, 279B, 279Bf, 279Bg, 280, 280b, 281, 282 & 282C, original gum, never hinged, F-VF to Very Fine.
Scott $1,207
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Lot 3692

1898, 2¢ red, type IV (279B), mathematically centered with perfectly balanced margins, deep, vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $25

Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3693

1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (279Bc), nicely centered with bright, distinctive color, F.-V.F.
Scott $850

Expertization: photocopy of 1994 PF Certificate for a pair before the PF began certifying hinging.
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Lot 3694

1898, 5¢ dark blue (281), perfectly centered with large balanced margins and deep color on bright white paper; original gum, never hinged with light natural gum wrinkle, mentioned only on the PSE Certificate, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $770.
Scott $100

Expertization: clear 2007 PF Certificate graded Superb 98 and 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 3695

1898, 6¢ purplish lake (282a), fresh and well centered with incredibly deep, rich color; original gum, never hinged; F.-V.F.
Scott $210
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Lot 3696

1898, 10¢ dark brown, type I (282C var.), fresh and well centered showing a position dot in the right margin, Very Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 3697

1898, 10¢ brown, type II (283 var.), beautifully centered with extra wide margins and never hinged original gum; bright, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1993 pfc not noting shade.
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Lot 3698

1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II (283), nearly perfectly centered with bright, warm color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1991 PSE Certificate before the PF began certifying hinging.
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Lot 3699

1898, 10¢ yellow brown, type II (283 var.), fresh and exceptionally well centered with pristine, never hinged original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1984 PF Certificate as the normal orange brown shade, before the PF began certifying hinging.
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Lot 3700

1898, 15¢ olive green (284), choice centering with rich color and flawless, never hinged original gum, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,350.
Scott $500

Expertization: 1996 & 2008 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the last two graded XF 90.
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Lot 3701

1898, 15¢ olive green (284), beautifully centered with vibrant color, original gum, never hinged; fresh and choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $500
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