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Sale 345
The Liberty Collection of Select United States Mint and Used Stamps
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Lot 321 |
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1909, 2¢ carmine coil (349), perfectly centered with deep rich color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; an Extremely Fine to Superb Gem pair. SMQ $1,900.
Scott $575
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 322 |
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1910, 4¢ orange brown coil (350), guide line pair, bright, fresh and exceptionally well centered with rich color and solid perforations; original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb and choice. One of just four at this grade with only two higher. SMQ $2,200.
Scott $1,175
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: "Empire"
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Lot 323 |
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1909, 5¢ blue coil (351), guide line pair, virtually perfectly centered with intense color, bright paper, crisp perforations and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem line pair. SMQ $7,300.
Scott $2,350
AN EXTRAORDINARY GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1909 5¢ VERTICAL COIL, EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN THIS SUPERLATIVE NEVER HINGED QUALITY; ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER, THAT BEING A 98.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: "Empire"
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Lot 324 |
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1909, 2¢ carmine coil (353), guide line pair, fresh and exceptionally well centered with unusually intense color, solid perforations and barely hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $750
Expertization: 1992 & 2007 PF Certificates.
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Lot 325 |
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1909, 4¢ orange brown coil (354), guide line pair, choice centering with extra large margins, deep rich color and original gum with just the faintest trace of hinging; couple perfs separated (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate); wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: clear 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 326 |
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1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), a gorgeous pair, exemplary centering with absolutely brilliant color and barely hinged original gum; couple perfs separated at top (not mentioned on the accompanying certificates); incredibly fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $6,500
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY TWENTIETH CENTURY COIL PAIR.
Expertization: 1997 PF (as never hinged) and 2008 PF Certificate, the latter noting only "previously hinged at top center", where the perfs have been rejoined.
Provenance: Hoffman
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