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Lot 145 |
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1894, 2¢ pink, type I, unwatermarked (248), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered within unchacteristically wide margins, luminous color. Extremely Fine, a superb gem in all respects. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $97
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 146 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I, unwatermarked (249), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within large balanced margins, vivid intense color. Extremely Fine, a pristine gem. SSV $1,225 (SMQ $1,250).
Scott $450
Expertization: with 1997, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 147 |
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1894, $1 black, type I, unwatermarked (261), exceptionally well centered, wide margins, intense color on bright paper. Lightly cancelled. Extremely Fine, only one other at this grade and four higher (highest is a 98J). SMQ $3,200.
Scott $350
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED SINGLE OF THE $1 1894 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, SURPRISINGLY SCARCE IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 148 |
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1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (261A), original gum small light hinge remnant, beautifully centered, stunning intense color, razor sharp impression. Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,800.
Scott $2,100
AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE TYPE II UNWATERMARKED.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 149 |
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1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (261A), choice centering, wide margins, brilliant intense color. Face-free cancel. Extremely Fine. SSV $6,250 (SMQ $6,500).
Scott $800
A SUPERB USED GEM OF THE $1 1894 TYPE II, BETWEEN THE PF AND THE PSE THERE ARE ONLY THREE OTHERS AT 95 AND ONLY ONE HIGHER (98).
Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 150 |
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1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (262), choice centering, gorgeous color. Extremely Fine,a most handsome used single. SSV $3,000 (SMQ $3,250).
Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 1989, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 151 |
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1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (263), unused without gum, well centered within wide margins, incredibly rich color on brilliant paper. Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp! SMQ $2,500 for regular 85, unpriced as J.
Scott $2,100
Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 152 |
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1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (263), flawless centering, exceptionally fresh color and paper. Faint red cancel confined to the bottom right corner. Extremely Fine. SSV $6,000 (SMQ $6,250).
Scott $2,600
AN EXQUISITE USED SINGLE OF THE SCARCE 1894 $5.00— ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER (PSE 90J, 98).
Expertization: with 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 153 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type II, D.L. watermark (266), original gum never hinged, well centered, rich color, post office fresh. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,200 (SMQ $1,000).
Scott $120
Expertization: with 1999, 2005, 2021 P.F. certificates, the last graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 154 |
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1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark (269), top margin single with part imprint, original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, post office fresh with rich color. An Extremely Fine gem, only four gred higher (highest is 98). SMQ $1,400.
Scott $125
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 155 |
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1895, 5¢ chocolate, D.L. watermark (270), original gum never hinged, excellent centering, gorgeous rich color. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $850 (SMQ $850).
Scott $125
Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 156 |
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1895, 50¢ orange, D.L. watermark (275), part bottom sheet margin single, original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, radiant deep color. Extremely Fine, only one other at this grade and only two higher (95 and 98). SMQ $2,300.
Scott $725
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 50¢ WATERMARKED, WHICH IS RARELY AVAILABLE IN HIGH GRADE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90 (selvage reduced since the cert was issued).
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Lot 157 |
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1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark (276), original gum, hinge remnant, excellent centering, brilliant intense color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $775.
Scott $600
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 158 |
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1895, $1 black, type II, D.L. watermark (276A), original gum, beautifully centered, rich color on bright paper. Tiny thin spot in upper left corner, invisible except in fluid and factored into the grade. Choice Extremely Fine appearance. SMQ $1,750.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 159 |
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1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (277), original gum, beautifully centered, stunning color. Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp. SMQ $1,150.
Scott $900
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 160 |
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Lot 161 |
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1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (277), perfectly centered, stunning brilliant color. Light unobtrusive cancel. Extremely Fine. SSV $2,500 (SMQ $2,750).
Scott $400
A MATCHLESS GEM USED SINGLE OF THE WATERMARKED $2.
Expertization: with 1993, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 162 |
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1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (278), original gum, excellent centering, rich color. Fresh Extremely Fine, an exceptionally handsome example of this 1895 high value. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 163 |
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1898, 15¢ olive green (284), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, fresh deep color. Extremely Fine, only six others at this grade and only one higher (98). SMQ $4,500.
Scott $475
A SUPERB MINT SINGLE OF THE 1898 15¢ OLIVE GREEN.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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