Sale 340

U.S. and British North America Stamps and Postal History


1890 Issue
 
 
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Lot 297

1890, 1¢ dull blue (219), absolutely perfectly centered with large margins, bright color and pristine, never hinged original gum, fresh and Superb. SMQ $3,000.
Scott $65

THE ONLY 1¢ SMALL BANK NOTE TO BE AWARDED A SUPERB 98, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY PSE.

Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.
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Lot 298

1890, 2¢ lake (219D), virtually perfectly centered with deep rich color and flawless, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $5,000.
Scott $600

ONLY A SINGLE 2¢ LAKE HAS RECEIVED A HIGHER GRADE FROM PSE.

Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 299

1893, 8¢ lilac (225), wide bottom margin imprint & plate no. strip of 5, fresh and exceptionally well centered with never hinged original gum (horizontal gum skip the width of the strip), Extremely Fine and rarely seen this choice.
Scott $750 as NH singles
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Lot 300

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), centered with near mathematical precision and featuring beautifully balanced margins, a deep, prooflike impression and pristine, never hinged original gum; exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $6,000.
Scott $675

A TRULY OUTSTANDING 15¢ SMALL BANK NOTE; PSE HAS GRADED ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE HIGHER.

Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 301

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), a virtually perfectly centered bottom margin imprint single, virtually perfectly centered and exceptionally "tall" with vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,050 for a normal 90.
Scott $675

Expertization: PSE Encapsulated XF 90J.
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Lot 302

1890, 30¢ black (228), post office fresh and beautifully centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SSV $1,450.
Scott $1,050

Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 303
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1890, 30¢ black (228), used block of 20, neat red manuscript cancels, light horizontal crease top stamps, otherwise F.-V.F.; a scarce large multiple.
Scott $1,070+
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Lot 304
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1890, 90¢ orange, imperf proof on stamp paper (229P4a), horizontal pair, ample to mostly huge margins with vivid color and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,450

Expertization: 1989 PF Certificate.
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