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Lot 239 |
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1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), wonderfully fresh and virtually perfectly centered with exquisite color and impression and barely hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $775
A GEM QUALITY 6¢ RE-ENGRAVED.
Expertization: 1988 & 2005 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 240 |
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1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a), exceptionally well centered with deep, luxurious color and barely hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine; a choice stamp. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $525
Expertization: 1979 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 241 |
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), choice centering with deep, dark color and never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,100.
Scott $475
Expertization: 1999 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
Provenance: Beckley
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Lot 242 |
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown, imperf between (211Bc), horizontal pair, remarkably well centered and wonderfully fresh with barely hinged original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine pair.
Scott $2,000
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING ERROR—ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY 20 BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 2002 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 243 |
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1883 Special Printing, 4¢ deep blue green (211D), exceptionally well centered with deep rich color on bright paper; without gum as issued, single nibbed perf at top (not mentioned on accompanying certificates), wonderfully fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $70,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE 4¢ SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 25 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION, MAKING IT ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SPECIAL PRINTINGS, WITH THIS EXAMPLE BEING AMONG THE BEST CENTERED OF THAT TINY POPULATION.
Expertization: clear 1939, 1949 & 1998 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Lilly
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Lot 244 |
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1887, 2¢ green (213), bright, fresh and perfectly centered with large margins, brilliant color and full, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SMQ $1,000.
Scott $130
Expertization: 1999 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: Beckley
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Lot 245 |
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), post office fresh and virtually perfectly centered with extravagant, well balanced margins, absolutely blazing color and pristine, never hinged original gum; a stunning, Extremely Fine Jumbo.
Scott $200
IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE UPON THIS EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate.
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Lot 246 |
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1888, 4¢ carmine (215), essentially perfectly centered with deep, vibrant color and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SSV $1,450.
Scott $600
Expertization: 1997 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
Provenance: Gorham
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Lot 247 |
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1888, 5¢ indigo (216), mathematically centered with deep rich color and very lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $225
Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.
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Lot 248 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), wonderfully well centered amid absolutely gargantuan margins with deep, vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo.
Scott $900
A TRULY SPECTACULAR EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR HIGH VALUE BANKNOTE.
Expertization: 1997 PSE and 2005 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 249 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), an exceptional used block of four; beautifully centered, bright and fresh with light double oval registry cancels, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,400
A REMARKABLE USED BLOCK OF THIS POPULAR BANK NOTE HIGH VALUE.
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