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Lot 121 |
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1894, 1¢ blue (247), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, luxurious rich color contrasted by bright paper. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $2,100 (SMQ $2,100).
Scott $160
A STUNNING GEM, THE HIGHEST GRADED BY THE PF AND ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER BY THE PSE (95J THE HIGHEST).
Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 122 |
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1894, 1¢ blue (247), bottom plate no. 101 single, original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, post office fresh. Extremely Fine. SMQ $325.
Scott $180
Expertization: with 1989 P.F. certificate and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 123 |
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1894, 4¢ dark brown (254), wonderfully well centered within extravagantly large margins, deep rich color. Extremely Fine, a stunning used jumbo margined single, the highest graded by the PF and only two graded higher by the PSE (98, 100). SSV $300 as regular 95 (SMQ $625).
Scott $11
Expertization: with 2003, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 124 |
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1894, 8¢ violet brown, unwatermarked (257), choice centering within huge perfectly balanced margins, intense color on bright paper. Extremely Fine, a striking jumbo and the highest graded by the PSE with only three others at this grade. SMQ $575.
Scott $20
Expertization: with 2013 Weiss certificate and 2013 P.S.E. certificate, both graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 125 |
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1894, 15¢ dark blue, unwatermarked (259), perfectly centered, exceptionally fresh with remarkably deep color. Extremely Fine to Superb, the only 95 grade at the PF with one higher (95J) and only two graded 95 at the PSE with three higher (98 is the highest). SSV $850 (SMQ $925).
Scott $65
Expertization: with 2003, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 126 |
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1894, 50¢ orange, unwatermarked (260), original gum, choice centering, brilliant undiminished color. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $800.
Scott $475
Expertization: with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 127 |
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1895, 1¢ blue, D.L. watermark (264), original gum never hinged, perfect centering, stunning deep powdery blue color. Fresh and choice Superb, surprisingly scarce in superb never hinged condition. This is the highest grade awarded by the PF and only five higher by the PSE (4 at 98J and one 100J). SSV $950 (SMQ $1,000).
Scott $17
Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 128 |
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1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, D.L. watermark (267), left part imprint single, original gum never hinged, flawless centering, post office fresh and gorgeous color. Simply Superb, only three graded higher (100). SMQ $1,000.
Scott $16
Expertization: with 2011, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, both graded SUP 98.
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Lot 129 |
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1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark (269), original gum never hinged, choice centering within wide margins for this issue, lovely rich color. Extremely Fine, a choice gem, only one graded higher, highest is a 98. SMQ $1,400.
Scott $125
Expertization: with 1989 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 130 |
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1895, 5¢ chocolate, D.L. watermark (270), choice centering, pretty shade. Neat face-free duplex cancel. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $250.
Scott $3
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 131 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, D.L. watermark (272), exceptionally well centered, deep color. Lightly cancelled. Extremely Fine, only four graded higher. SMQ $525.
Scott $2
Expertization: with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 132 |
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1895, 10¢ dark green, D.L. watermark (273), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, choice color and impression. Extremely Fine, only three graded higher with the highest being 98. SMQ $3,000.
Scott $280
A GEM 10¢ WATERMARK, WHICH IS QUITE SCARCE IN THIS OUTSTANDING GRADE.
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 133 |
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1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (278), beautifully centered, rich color, bright and fresh. Extremely Fine SMQ $1,250.
Scott $600
Expertization: with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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