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Lot 304 |
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1903, 3¢ bright violet (302), choice centering with large balanced margins, deep, dark color and pristine, never hinged original gum; a post office fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SMQ $675, SSV $850. Scott $130
Expertization: 2005 PSE and 2006 PF Certificates, both graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: "Empire"
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Lot 305 |
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1903, 5¢ blue (304), essentially perfectly centered with extravagant, beautifully balanced margins, bright color and paper and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SMQ $1,050. Scott $150
Expertization: 1989 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 306 |
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1903, 15¢ olive green (309), virtually perfectly centered with large margins, intense color and flawless, never hinged original gum; remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine; scarce in this choice quality. SMQ $1,700. Scott $475
Expertization: 2003 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 307 |
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1903, 50¢ orange (310), mathematically centered with large balanced margins, brilliant color and pristine, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine; a Gem 50¢. SMQ $2,350. Scott $1,200
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 308 |
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1903, $1 black (311), beautifully centered with exceptionally large margins and lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $675. Scott $625
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 309 |
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1903, $2 dark blue (312), exceptionally well centered with deep, dark color and never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and perhaps a bit undergraded. SMQ $5,000. Scott $2,750
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 310 |
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1903, $2 dark blue (312), an exceptional mint block of four, nearly perfectly centered with vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. A choice block. Scott $3,750
Expertization: 1971 & 2008 PF Certificates.
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Lot 311 |
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1903, $5 dark green (313), exemplary centering with large margins, rich color and lightly hinged original gum; exceptionally fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $2,250
WELL CENTERED, LARGE MARGINED EXAMPLES OF THE $5 SECOND BUREAU ISSUE ARE SELDOM ENCOUNTERED.
Expertization: 1992 & 2006 PF Certificates.
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Lot 312 |
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1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), wonderfully fresh with huge, perfectly balanced margins and flawless, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SSV $650. Scott $475
Expertization: 1987 & 2008 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 313 |
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1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), horizontal pair, exceptionally fresh and bright with large balanced margins and pristine, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $1,050
Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.
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Lot 314 |
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1908, 5¢ blue, imperf (315), top margin imprint & plate no. block of six, large margins all around with deep, dark color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine plate block. Scott $4,250
Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate.
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Lot 315 |
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1908, 1¢ blue green coil (318), fresh and exceptionally well centered with deep color and very lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $15,000
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE EARLY COIL PAIR.
Expertization: Mekeel handstamp on right stamp with 2002 PF Certificate.
Provenance: "Laila"
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