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Sale 354
U.S. and Canada
Stamps, Collections and Accumulations
| 1870-71 National Bank Note Co, Without Grill |
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Lot 143 |
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1870, 15¢ bright orange (152), unused without gum, exceptionally fresh and virtually perfectly centered with well proportioned margins and bright, truly vibrant color. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 144 |
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1870, 30¢ black (154), unused, without gum, exceptionally well centered within large margins, crisp color and paper. Couple tiny perf flaws, not mentioned in cert. Still Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: with 2000 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 145 |
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1870, 90¢ carmine (155), original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered within generous margins for the issue, warm rich color. Extremely Fine to Superb . SMQ $18,500.
Scott $5,000
A SUPERB 90¢ NATIONAL IN THE FINEST QUALITY AVAILABLE, BEING THE HIGHEST GRADED MINT SINGLE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE.
Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
The 90¢ Nationals, similar to the 30¢ values, come with notoriously small margins as evidenced by the fact that the PSE has not graded any mint examples as a jumbo. Moreover, as a group, they do not come well centered. The present example, therefore, should elicit your most careful consideration as it may well be the finest extant.
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Lot 146 |
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1870, 90¢ carmine (155), original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with well balanced margins and deep rich color. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine to Superb . SMQ $18,500.
Scott $5,000
AN EXTRAORDINARY MINT UNGRILLED 90¢ NATIONAL, THE OTHER OF ONLY TWO TO RECEIVE A PSE XF-S 95. THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED.
Expertization: with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
Having the two finest examples of the ungrilled 90¢ National in one sale is simply extraordinary, and it may be a long wait until one of these appears again at auction.
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