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Sale 353
U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Collections and Accumulations
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Lot 312 |
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Agriculture Dept., 1873, 24¢ yellow (O8), fresh and exceptionally well centered with absolutely bright color. O.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $425
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Lot 313 |
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Executive Dept., 1873, 6¢ carmine (O13), nicely centered, rich color. O.g. F.-V.F. Scott $900
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 314 |
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Executive Dept., 1873, 10¢ carmine (O14), quite well centered with bright color. O.g. Very Fine. Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 315 |
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Interior Dept., 1873, 2¢ vermilion (O16), a gorgeous upper right corner sheet margin single, beautifully centered amid extra large margins with absolutely brilliant color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.,a striking jumbo. Scott Stamp Values $225 for a normal VF-XF. Scott $160
Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 316 |
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Interior Dept., 1873, 10¢ vermilion (O19), incredibly fresh and virtually perfectly centered. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. Scott $160
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 317 |
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Interior Dept., 1873, 30¢ vermilion (O23), bottom sheet margin single, virtually perfectly centered, with truly vibrant color and flawless, never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem. Scott Stamp Values $1,350. Scott $625
Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 318 |
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Justice Dept., 1873, 2¢ purple (O26), centered with near mathematical precision with wide margins and marvelous color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $310
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 319 |
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Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ ultramarine (O36), a phenomenal mint single. Bright, fresh and perfectly centered with absolutely radiant color. O.g. with just the barest trace of hinging (if, indeed, it is hinged at all). Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott Stamp Values $600. Scott $160
Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 320 |
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Navy Dept., 1873, 24¢ ultramarine (O43), bright, fresh and positively perfectly centered. Slightly disturbed o.g. Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $400
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, only the latter mentioning the gum disturbance.
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Lot 321 |
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Navy Dept., 1873, 90¢ ultramarine (O45), virtually perfectly centered, lovely color. Lightly disturbed o.g. Extremely Fine. Scott $1,050
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 322 |
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Post Office Dept., 1873, 90¢ black (O56), uncommonly fresh and well centered. O.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $220
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 323 |
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State Dept., 1873, 90¢ dark green (O67), deep color on bright paper. O.g. F.-V.F. Scott $1,050
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 324 |
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() State Dept., 1873, $2 green & black (O68), remarkably fresh and well centered. Unused without gum. Very Fine. Scott $800
Expertization: with 1990 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 325 |
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State Dept., 1873, $5 green & black (O69), deep rich color. O.g. Perfs barely touch at top. Fine example of the rare $5, of which only 363 were issued. Scott $7,500
Expertization: with 1978 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 326 |
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o State Dept., 1873, $10 green & black (O70), beautifully centered. Canceled neat magenta pen stroke. Very Fine. Scott $1,250
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Lot 327 |
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Treasury Dept., 1873, 2¢ brown (O73), left sheet margin single. Beautifully centered with extra wide margins, prooflike color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $275
Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 328 |
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Treasury Dept., 1873, 6¢ brown (O75), mathematically centered and post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Tiny, insignificant corner crease at upper left. Otherwise absolutely Superb. Scott $250
Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 329 |
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Treasury Dept., 1873, 15¢ brown (O79), upper right corner margin single. Fresh and all but perfectly centered. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. Scott $650
Expertization: with photocopy of 1995 P.F. certificate for a block of 4.
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Lot 330 |
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Treasury Dept., 1873, 30¢ brown (O81), beautifully centered, gorgeous color. O.g., very lightly hinged. Very Fine. Scott $400
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 331 |
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War Dept., 1873, 3¢ rose (O85), choice centering with lovely pastel color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine. Scott $525
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 332 |
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War Dept., 1873, 6¢ rose (O86), extremely fresh and well centered. O.g., small hinge remnant. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $625 Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: with 2001 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 333 |
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War Dept., 1873, 15¢ rose (O90), bottom margin single with partial imprint. Exceptionally fresh and well centered, shows what appears to be a plate bruise in the bottom margin. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine. Scott $190+
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 334 |
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War Dept., 1873, 24¢ rose (O91), upper left corner margin single. Fresh and well centered with oversize top & bottom margins. O.g., never hinged. A Very Fine jumbo. Scott $190
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate for a block of 4.
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Lot 335 |
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Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (O94), exceptionally fresh with absolutely brilliant color. Without gum as issued. Fine. Scott $6,000
Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 336 |
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Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow (O95), upper right corner margin single. Nicely centered with truly radiant color. Crackly o.g., very lightly hinged, if at all. Natural printing flaw at left, Very Fine. Scott $550
Expertization: with 1989 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 337 |
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Interior Dept., 1879, 24¢ vermilion (O103), bright and fresh with vibrant color. O.g., lightly hinged. Typical centering for this rare stamp, with perfs in at bottom. About Fine. Scott $4,500
Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 338 |
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Treasury Dept., 1879, 30¢ brown (O112), incredibly well centered and exceptionally fresh. Part o.g. Small thin spot. Extremely Fine appearance. mint singles are rarely seen this well centered and attractive. Scott $2,400
Expertization: with 1987 P.F. certificate.
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