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Sale 345
The Liberty Collection of Select United States Mint and Used Stamps
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Lot 280 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type II (266), perfectly centered with large even margins, brilliant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $900.
Scott $100
Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: Beckley
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Lot 281 |
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1895, 15¢ dark blue (274), essentially perfectly centered with wide margins, particularly intense color and never hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: 1994 PSE and 2005 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 282 |
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1895, $1 black, type I (276), remarkably fresh and virtually perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins and lightly hinged original gum; a truly exceptional, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem.
Scott $600
Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 283 |
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1895, $1 black, type II (276A), mathematically centered within exceptionally large margins with prooflike color and impression and barely hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,250.
Scott $1,250
A STUNNING AND SEEMINGLY A BIT UNDERGRADED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE WATERMARKED TYPE II $1 PERRY.
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 284 |
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1895, $2 dark blue (277a), beautifully centered amid well balanced margins with deep, crisp color and lightly hinged original gum; bright, fresh and Extremely Fine; a choice stamp.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1995 & 2005 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 285 |
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1895, $5 dark green (278), fresh and well centered with large margins, intense color and lightly hinged original gum; Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 1988 & 2005 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Enstrom
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