| 1879-1888 American Bank Note Co. Issues |
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Lot 285 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), centered with near mathematical precision amid large even margins with luminous color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $6,000.
Scott $775
ONE OF JUST THREE NEVER HINGED 1¢ AMERICANS TO RECEIVE A PSE XF-SUP 95, NONE HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 286 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), well centered and wonderfully fresh with deep rich color and extra wide margins; unused without gum, a choice, Very Fine example of this elusive shade.
Scott $725
Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate.
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Lot 287 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), fresh and virtually perfectly centered with generous, beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color and spotless, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb and choice. SMQ $42,000.
Scott $7,000
EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY FOR ANY 90¢ BANK NOTE, BEING ONE OF JUST TWO RECIPIENTS OF A PSE XF-SUP 95, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 288 |
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1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (193), beautifully centered and wonderfully fresh with deep, dark color and a sharp, prooflike impression, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice. SMQ $26,000.
Scott $25,000
UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE ESTIMATED 50-60 TO HAVE SURVIVED. PSE HAS GRADED ONLY ONE EXAMPLE HIGHER, THAT BEING JUST AN 85.
Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate grade VF 80.
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Lot 289 |
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1882 Special Printing, 5¢ gray brown (205C), beautifully centered with deep rich color and a razor-sharp, prooflike impression, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $80,000
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH ONLY 22 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED.
Expertization: 1964 & 2008 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Meilstrup
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Lot 290 |
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1882, 10¢ black brown, re-engraved (209b), a phenomenal mint single featuring choice, virtually perfect centering, enormous, beautifully balanced margins, a razor-sharp, prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; marvelously fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $7,200 for a normal 95.
Scott $475
A RARE SHADE IN AN IMPOSSIBLE-TO-DUPLICATE STATE OF PRESERVATION; THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF AN XF-SUP 95J, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY PSE.
Expertization: 1979 & 1998 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, last grade XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 291 |
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1883, 4¢ blue green (211), exceptionally fresh and virtually perfectly centered with flawless, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1979 & 2000 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates.
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Lot 292 |
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), centered with mathematical precision amid absolutely humongous, perfectly balanced margins with truly radiant color and flawless, never hinged original gum; a stunning, positively Superb Jumbo Gem. SMQ $7,700 for a normal 98.
Scott $290
A PHENOMENAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WHICH IS THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF A PSE GEM 100J, THE HIGHEST GRADE ATTAINABLE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Gem 100J.
Mint never hinged Bank Notes are virtually unobtainable in this stellar quality. In fact, there is only one other 100J never hinged example among all the Bank Note issues.
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Lot 293 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), bottom sheet margin block of four, beautifully centered with absolutely brilliant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $800 as singles
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 294 |
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1888, 5¢ indigo (216), choice centering with large, perfectly balanced margins, rich color and full, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $5,200.
Scott $700
A CHOICE 5¢ 1888 IN THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDE BY PSE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 295 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), choice, virtually perfect centering with well balanced margins, deep rich color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $11,400.
Scott $2,750
THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED 90¢ PURPLE BANK NOTE WE HAVE SEEN AND IT IS ALSO THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF AN XF-SUP 95, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY PSE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 296 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), fresh and bright with mathematical centering, rich color and full, lightly hinged original gum; original gum, a Superb Gem. SMQ $5,800.
Scott $900
A STUNNING HIGH VALUE, BEING ONE OF JUST THREE 90¢ PURPLES TO BE AWARDED A SUPERB 98 BY PSE, WITH NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.
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