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Lot 42 |
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1861, 1¢ to 90¢, "Roosevelt" small die proofs on white wove complete (63P2-77P2), mounted on original page from the Roosevelt album, with label "Last 1861", bright colors. 5¢ small speck in right margin, card with negligible wrinkles in edge, of no import. Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,175
A RARE COMPLETE SET STILL MOUNTED ON ORIGINAL CARD. ONLY 85 ROOSEVELT BOOKS ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRODUCED AND FEW INTACT CARDS CAN BE LEFT.
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Lot 43 |
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1861, 3¢ pink (64), lovely rich true "pink" shade, beautifully centered. Light cancel. Extremely Fine, a gem 3¢ pink. SSV $2,750 (SMQ $3,250).
Scott $550
Expertization: with 1988, 1991, 2021 P.F. certificates, the last graded XF 90.
Provenance: V. Morris
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Lot 44 |
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1861, 3¢ lake (66), original gum lightl hinged, well centered within the widest margins we've seen on three sides and quite ample at bottom, prooflike color and impression. Very Fine and very eye catching.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: with 1981 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 45 |
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1861, 5¢ buff (67), wonderfully well centered within wide margins for a 5¢ 1861 issue, bright deep color. Pretty complimentary magenta cancel. Choice Extremely Fine, this is the highest grade awarded to a 5¢ buff, with only four others sharing this grade and it is the only example with a magenta cancel. SMQ $6,500 without a premium for the cancel.
Scott $1,000
A VISUALLY STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ BUFF, EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN THIS MARVELOUS CONDITION.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 46 |
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1861, 5¢ buff (67), well centered, rich color. Blue town postmark. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine,an outstanding 5¢ buff.
Scott $780
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 47 |
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1862, 24¢ red lilac (70), unused without gum, excellent centering for the 24¢, rich color. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $1,150
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 48 |
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1862, 24¢ red lilac (70), a phenomenal used single, perfectly centered, wonderfully rich completely undiminished color. Neat light grid cancel. Superb. Unpriced SMQ as a 98-$4,750 for a 95.
Scott $300
AN ABSOLUTELY STELLAR USED SINGLE OF THE 24¢ 1861 ISSUE, ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE 19TH CENTURY STAMPS TO LOCAL WITH CHOICE CENTERING AND OUTSTANDING COLOR. THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY USED SINGLE TO ACHIEVE A SUPERB 98, AND IS THE HIGHEST GRADED.
Expertization: with 1979, 1992 P.F. certificates and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded SUP 98.
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Lot 49 |
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1862, 24¢ red lilac (70), outstanding centering, gorgeous rich color, especially for this often faded stamp. Complimentary red grid cancel. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,000 (SMQ $900).
Scott $300
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 50 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), unused without gum, very well centered for this most difficult value, brilliant color. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $950
Expertization: with 1980 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 51 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), incredible centering for the 30¢ 1861. With a fancy black geometric and red transit cancel, rich color. Extremely Fine, a wonderful used gem.
Scott $270
Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 52 |
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1861, 90¢ blue (72), unused, outstanding centering, brilliant color. Extremely Fine, only one other unused at this grade and one higher (98) and only one original gum at this grade and none higher. SMQ $2,650.
Scott $1,200
A SUPERB UNUSED 90¢ 1861 WHICH FEATURES BOTH CHOICE CENTERING AND STUNNING COLOR.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 53 |
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1861, 90¢ blue (72), unused, outstanding centering within perfectly balanced margins, bright color. Extremely Fine, a choice unused 90¢. SSV $1,700 (SMQ $1,700).
Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 54 |
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1861, 90¢ blue (72), exceptionally well centered within wide margins, rich color. Neat circle of wedges cancel. Extremely Fine, an exceptionally attractive used example of the 90¢ 1861. SMQ $1,350.
Scott $600
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 55 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73), perfectly centered, brilliant deep color and a detailed impression. Lightly cancelled. Extremely Fine, wonderful stamp, only five grade higher with no 100s. SMQ $750.
Scott $55
Expertization: with 2002. 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 56 |
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1862, 5¢ red brown (75), beautifully centered, stunning intense color. Black geometric and boxed red transit cancels. Very Fine.
Scott $485
Expertization: with 1987 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 57 |
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1862, 5¢ red brown (75), unusually well centered, great color and a razor sharp impression. Light grid and red transit cancel. Choice Very Fine, beautiful stamp.
Scott $485
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 58 |
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1863, 5¢ brown (76), beautifully centered within wide balanced margins, choice color and impression. Neat black crossroads cancel. An Extremely Fine gem, only two have graded higher (95J and 100). SMQ $1,400.
Scott $125
Expertization: with 1988, 2002 P.F. certificates and 2005 P.S.E certificate, the last graded XF-SUP 95.
Provenance: Kirke
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Lot 59 |
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1866, 15¢ black (77), unused without gum, beautifully centered within uncharacteristically large margins for this, brilliant deep color. Extremely Fine, a choice unused single. SSV $2,750 (SMQ $2,400).
Scott $1,900
Expertization: with 1970, 1998, 2021 P.F. certificates, the last graded XF 90.
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Lot 60 |
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1866, 15¢ black (77), incredibly well centered, prooflike color and impression. Neat and light postmark. An Extremely Fine used gem. SSV $2,250 (SMQ $2,350).
Scott $175
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95 XQ.
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Lot 61 |
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1863, 24¢ grayish lilac (78a), stunning color, outstanding centering. Bright red grid cancel. Extremely Fine gorgeous stamp! SMQ $1,000.
Scott $465
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E certificate, the latter graded XF 90.
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