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The Liberty Collection of Select United States Mint and Used Stamps


1902-1908 Regular Issues
 
 
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Lot 304

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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