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U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1890 Issue
 
 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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