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Sale 354
U.S. and Canada
Stamps, Collections and Accumulations
| 1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues |
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Lot 149 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), original gum, lightly hinged, outstanding centering, wide margins, intense color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: with 1989 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 150 |
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1881 1¢ 3¢ re-engraved Douglas 8-hole Patent Punch (206 var., 207 var.), blocks of 4, original gum, latter h.r., nicely centered and fresh, 3¢ HFC (Coleman) backstamp. F.-V.F., scarce set of blocks. Catalogued as singles.
Scott $1,680
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Lot 151 |
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved, Douglas 8-hole patent punch (206 var.), top imprint and plate no. block of ten, original gum never hinged, well centered. Fresh and intact Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750 as hinged
A CHOICE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1¢ DOUGLAS PATENT PUNCH, AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE AS A NEVER HINGED TOP.
Expertization: with 1958, 1993 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 152 |
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), original gum, never hinged, top sheet margin, "M" single, perfectly centered within near jumbo margins, stunning darker shade. Absolutely pristine and Superb. SMQ $12,500.
Scott $475
A MATCHLESS GEM THAT IS SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT, THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE AND THE SOLE EXAMPLE AT THIS COVETED GRADE.
Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 153 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), original gum, gorgeous color, wide margins. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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