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Lot 298 |
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1894, 1¢//$5 Large Die Proofs (247P1//263P1), 11 different die proofs on india, die sunk on approximately 5 x 7.5" card, includes: 247P1, 250P1, 253AP1, 254P1-57P1, 261AP1, 262P1-63P1. All Very Fine.
Scott $4,275
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Lot 299 |
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1894, 1¢ blue (247), top plate no. single, original gum lightly hinged if at all, flawless centering with perfectly balanced margins, bright and fresh. A Superb jumbo, the highest grade achieved either hinged on never hinged. SMQ $375.
Scott $60
Expertization: with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95 PH.
Provenance: Scarsdale (where it was sold as never hinged)
This stamp had 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates and a 2004 PSE certificate, all with the designation of never hinged (certs are no longer present, copy of 2000 PF cert enclosed). We do not agree with the change to previously hinged.
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Lot 300 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), original gum never hinged, post office fresh with prooflike color. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,100
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Lot 301 |
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1894, 6¢ dull brown (256), original gum never hinged, virtually perfectly centered, bright color. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $475
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Lot 302 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type I (265), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, stunning color. Extremely Fine. SSV $925.
Scott $120
Expertization: with 1998, 2009 P.F. certificates, latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 303 |
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1898, 6¢ lake (282), original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered, prooflike color and impression, choice. Extremely Fine, a very pretty stamp, only two graded higher (100) and eight share this grade. SMQ $1,400.
Scott $140
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate and 2005 PSE certificate latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 304 |
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1898, 10¢ brown, type I (282C), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within unusually large margins, prooflike color on white paper. Extremely FineSSV $1425.
Scott $525
Expertization: with 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
Provenance: Gorham
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Lot 305 |
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1898, 15¢ olive green (284), original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered, stunning color. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $4,500.
Scott $475
A GEM 15¢ OLIVE GREEN, THAT SHARES THIS GRADE WITH ONLY FIVE OTHERS AND ONLY ONE HIGHER (98).
Expertization: with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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