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Sale 336
U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
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Lot 1209 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), a choice horizontal pair; both stamps are perfectly centered with pristine, never hinged original gum, the right stamp has a small natural paper inclusion in the right margin; remarkably fresh and bright and absolutely Superb.
Scott $3,200
AN EXTRAORDINARY PAIR THAT WAS RECENTLY DISCOVERED IN AN OLD-TIME DEALER'S STOCK.
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Lot 1210 |
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1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (193), choice centering with large balanced margins and characteristic deep, rich color; without gum as issued, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $27,500
UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES RECORDED.
Expertization: 1973 & 1993 PF Certificates.
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Lot 1211 |
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1880 Special Printing, 12¢ blackish purple (198), well centered within extra wide margins and intense color on bright, fresh paper, intact perforations on all sides, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $15,000
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS 12¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. SPECIAL PRINTING OF 1880, ONLY ABOUT 75 OF WHICH ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED.
Expertization: 1971, 1989 & 20010 PF Certificates with Warren Coulson's "W.H.C." handstamp.
Provenance: Grunin
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Lot 1212 |
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), beautifully centered and post office fresh with pristine, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $2,100.
Scott $850
A STUNNING 2¢ 1883 SPECIAL PRINTING.
Expertization: 2006 & 2007 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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