Sale 350

U.S. and Canada Stamps


1879-1888 American Bank Note Co. Issues
 
 
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Lot 296
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, nearly Very Fine.
Scott $775

Expertization: 1992, 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 297
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1879, 3¢ green (184), cancelled by a clear strike of a Skull and Crossbones in Circle fancy cancel, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 298
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), exceptionally well centered and bright color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,500

A CHOICE NEVER HINGED SINGLE OF THE 5¢ AMERICAN IS QUITE SCARCE IN THIS PREMIUM QUALITY.

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 299
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), remarkably fresh with bright color and paper, full never hinged original gum, F.-V.F.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate for a strip of four.
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Lot 300
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1879, 6¢ pink (186), quite well centered within large margins, fresh pastel color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, a choice mint single.
Scott $900

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 301
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1879, 6¢ pink (186), beautifully centered, with delicate color and impression, minor natural gum wrinkle (not noted in certificate), original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, Very Fine.
Scott $900

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Berlin
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Lot 302
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1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), nicely centered, rich warm color, fine impression, full original gum, barest trace of hinge, tiny corner margin creases, otherwise fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 303
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), right sheet margin single, well centered with absolutely gigantic side margins and full never hinged original gum, gorgeous color, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $6,500

A MARVELOUS AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. 10¢ WITH SECRET MARK, RARELY SEEN IN SUCH AN OUTSTANDING STATE OF PRESERVATION-TRUE NEVER HINGED SINGLES ARE RARE, AS ONLY THREE OTHERS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS NEVER HINGED BY THE PF AND ONLY TWO HAVE BEEN GRADED BY THE P.S.E.

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 304
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), perfectly centered with rich color, original gum, never hinged, a Superb gem.
Scott $675

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate for stip of 3.
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Lot 305
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), beautifully centered within incredibly large margins, rich color, lightly cancelled, an Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $340 for normal 95.
Scott $32

Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 306
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), perfect centering within huge balanced margins, intense shade, segmented cork cancel, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $800.
Scott $100

Expertization: 2000 and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 307
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), deep, rich color, full original gum, never hinged, Fine.
Scott $7,000

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN THIS TRUE NEVER HINGED STATE.

Provenance: Berlin
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Lot 308
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), outstanding centering within positively huge margins, bright color, New York registry cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $520 for normal 85.
Scott $375

Expertization: two 2011 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 309
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1880 Special Printing, 30¢ greenish black (201), choice centering with generous, perfectly balanced margins, intense color and distinctive "soft" impression; without gum as issued, "cleaned to remove staining" (according to the accompanying certificate, but absolutely unnoticeable); lovely Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $25,000

ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES OF THE 30¢ 1880 SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: "Liberty"
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Lot 310
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), beautifully centered, deep rich color and a highly detailed impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gem mint single.
Scott $800

Expertization: 1988 and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 311
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), particularly well centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $225

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 312
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1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), near-perfectly centered with marvelous color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $775

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 313
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1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a), beautifully centered within large to huge margins, stunning color, full fresh original gum that shows little if any trace of hinging, Extremely Fine, a beautiful and "tall" stamp.
Scott $525

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 314
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), near perfect centering within gigantic margins, warm rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a most impressive jumbo.
Scott $475

Expertization: 1992 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 315
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), top margin single with letter "M", very well centered within immense margins, brilliant color and paper, light natural gum wrinkles, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, striking jumbo.
Scott $475

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 316
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1883, 4¢ blue green (211), bright color and paper, original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $950

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate for a pair.
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Lot 317
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), well centered, rich characteristic shade, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, Very Fine.
Scott $375

Expertization: backstamped HC (Coleman), 1968 (for block) and 1990 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 318
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown, imperf between (211Bc), horizontal pair, remarkably well centered and wonderfully fresh with barely hinged original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine pair.
Scott $2,000

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING ERROR—ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY 20 BELIEVED TO EXIST.

Expertization: signed Stern, 2002 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Enstrom, "Liberty"
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Lot 319
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), excellent centering with large and beautifully balanced margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $290

Expertization: Photocopy of 1991 P.F. Certificate for block from which it was taken.
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Lot 320
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), exceptional centering, very large margins and gorgeous color, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 321
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1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), virtually perfect centering, post office fresh with bright color and paper, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $200

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 322
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), beautiful warm color, spotless never hinged original gum, F.-V.F.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: 1980 (for block) and 2005 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 323
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), well centered, bright color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp.
Scott $325

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 324
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), virtually perfectly centered, very large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $750.
Scott $120

Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Provenance: Kirke
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Lot 325
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), beautifully centered, vivid deep color, original gum, Extremely Fine, pretty stamp.
Scott $900
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Lot 326
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), well centered and fresh with rich color, original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $900

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 327
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), impeccable centering, stunning rich color, New York registry cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $375.
Scott $250

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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