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Lot 717 |
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1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), near perfectly centered within very wide margins deep, warm color, a light segmented cork cancel and a clearly impressed I. grill;., fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $425.
Scott $80
Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
The I. grill is scarcer than the H. grill normally found on this stamp.
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Lot 718 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, grilled (141), bright and fresh with choice centering, radiant color and a fairly distinct grill; unused without gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500
AN EXCEPTIONAL UNUSED GRILLED 15¢ NATIONAL.
Expertization: 1974 & 1998 PF Certificates.
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Lot 719 |
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1870, 1¢-90¢ National, plate proofs on India (145P3-155P3), complete set of bottom imprint and plate number blocks of 14 on card, all with large even margins; 15¢ slightly oxidized, otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine. A truly choice set.
Scott $14,072
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Lot 720 |
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), bright, fresh and well centered with full original gum; small natural paper inclusion in top margin (not mentioned on accompanying certificates), Extremely Fine.
Scott $675
Expertization: Two 1989 PF Certificates (one for a block of 4).
Provenance: "Laila"
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Lot 721 |
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1870, 12¢ dull violet (151), wonderfully well centered within uncommonly large margins with deep color and an unobtrusive cork cancel; fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $220
Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.
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Lot 722 |
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1870, 3¢ black, trial color proof on India (153TC3), bottom imprint and plate number block of 16 on card, large margins, fresh and Very Fine. Not listed as a plate block.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 723 |
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1870, 30¢ black (154), remarkably fresh and virtually perfectly centered with a strong, almost prooflike impression; unused without gum, Extremely Fine and quite stunning.
Scott $2,750
A RARE UNUSED, TOP-GRADE UNGRILLED 30¢ NATIONAL.
Expertization: 1987 & 1996 PF Certificates.
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Lot 724 |
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1873, 3¢ green, plate proof on India (158P3), top imprint and plate number block of 14 on card, deep, dark color, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,150
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Lot 725 |
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1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), exceptionally fresh and mathematically centered with brilliant color, unused without gum, a remarkable, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem.
Scott $400
Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.
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Lot 726 |
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1873, 30¢ gray black (165), bright, fresh and beautifully centered with large margins and a clearly detailed impression; unused without gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1993 PSE Certificate.
Provenance: Gorham
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Lot 727 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), choice centering with radiant color and lightly hinged original gum; remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 1989 & 2005 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 728 |
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1875, 5¢ blue (179), essentially perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum; an exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine Gem.
Scott $700
Expertization: 1993 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Beckley
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Lot 729 |
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1883, 2¢ red brown (210), block of four, virtually perfectly centered with rich color, a prooflike impression and never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $520 as singles
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Lot 730 |
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1883, 4¢ blue green (211), fresh and virtually perfectly centered with intense color, a sharp detailed impression and lightly hinged original gum; an Extremely Fine Gem.
Scott $275
Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 731 |
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), exceptionally well centered, bright and fresh with lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $375
Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate.
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Lot 732 |
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine, plate proof on India (212P3), top imprint and plate number block of 12 on card, bright and fresh, Very Fine.
Scott $2,000
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Lot 733 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), choice centering with rich, warm color and full, lightly hinged original gum; bright, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 1991 & 2000 PF Certificates.
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Lot 734 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), block of six, nicely centered with rich, warm color, original gum, lightly hinged (top middle stamp never hinged), fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $3,025
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Lot 735 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), nearly perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, deep color and full original gum; small hinge remnant; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $900
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Lot 736 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), fresh and exceptionally well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate for block of 4.
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Lot 737 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), beautifully centered and exceptionally bright and fresh with a neat double oval New York "REG" cancel; Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $525.
Scott $250
Expertization: 1989 & 2008 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 738 |
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1890, 6¢ brown red (224), nearly perfectly centered with exquisite color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $575.
Scott $200
Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate graded XF 90.
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1890, 90¢ orange (229), beautifully centered with extra wide margins, intense, truly vibrant color and choice, never hinged original gum; small natural paper inclusion visible on reverse only and not mentioned on accompanying certificate; a stunning, Extremely Fine Gem.
Scott $1,450
Expertization: clear 2000 PF Certificate for a pair.
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