|
Sale 336
U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Lot |
Photo |
Description |
Lot 1213 |
|
1890, 4¢ dark brown (222), a choice bottom margin single with part imprint; virtually perfectly centered with absolutely enormous margins and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $850 for a normal XF 90. Scott $310
A ONE OF A KIND GEM, FOR WHICH A NUMERICAL GRADE IS SIMPLY INADEQUATE.
Expertization: 1986 & 2008 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90J.
View details and enlarged photo
|
Lot 1214 |
|
1890, 6¢ brown red (224), virtually perfectly centered with enormous, beautifully balanced margins and rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $1,950 for a normal 95. Scott $230
AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE 6¢ SMALL BANK NOTE.
Expertization: 1988 PF and 2008 PSE Certificate, the latter graded XF-Sup-95J.
View details and enlarged photo
|
Lot 1215 |
|
1890, 90¢ orange (229), a choice horizontal pair; both stamps are virtually perfectly centered and incredibly bright with with extra large margins and immaculate, never hinged original gum; the left stamp has a small natural paper inclusion on the back that is virtually invisible on the face, post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $3,300
A TRULY REMARKABLE PAIR THAT UNTIL RECENTLY WAS BURIED IN AN OLD-TIME DEALER'S STOCK.
View details and enlarged photo
|
|
|