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Sale 366
U.S., British and Worldwide
Stamps and Collections
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Lot 544 |
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Newspaper, 1865, 5¢ dark blue (PR1), without gum as issued, excellent centering, bright fresh color. Very Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 545 |
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Newspapers, 1875, 5¢-25¢ imperforate Special Printing (PR5 var.-PR7 var.), without gum as issued. Complete, 5¢ minor soiling spots, 10¢ light crease, 25¢ small faults. Otherwise Very Fine, an attractive set of the rare 1875 Special Printing.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: each with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 546 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR16), original gum hinge remnant, well centered, bright color. Very Fine.
Scott $800
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 547 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 24¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR17), original gum, beautifully centered, lovely color. Very Fine.
Scott $850
Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Hope
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Lot 548 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 36¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR18), original gum, flawless centering, brilliant color. Unnoticeable tiny natural inclusion. Extremely Fine.
Scott $850
Expertization: with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Inman
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Lot 549 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 48¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR19), original gum, choice centering, vivid color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: with 1987 P.F. certificate and 1995 P.S.E. certificate.
Provenance: Inman
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Lot 550 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 60¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR20), disturbed original gum, well centered, rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,250
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Lot 551 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 72¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR21), original gum with a bit of offset from another sheet during production, excellent centering, bright color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate states "genuine, previously hinged".
Provenance: Drucker, Inman
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Lot 552 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 84¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR22), original gum, flawless centering, bright color and paper. Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp.
Scott $1,850
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Drucker, Inman
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Lot 553 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 96¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR23), unused without gum, very well centered with lavishly large margins, pretty shade. Extremely Fine.
Scott $775
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 554 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $3 vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing (PR25), original gum, well centered and fresh with vivid color. Very Fine. SSV $2,500.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 80.
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Lot 555 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $6 ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing (PR26), original gum, beautifully centered, stunning color. Very Fine.
Scott $4,000
A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $6 NEWSPAPER CONTINENTAL PRINTING. A REVIEW OF THE PFS "CERTIFICATE SEARCH" REVEALS ONLY FIVE SOUND WELL CENTERED MINT EXAMPLES.
Expertization: with 1983, 2002 P.F. certificates.
Provenance: Drucker, Inman
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Lot 556 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $9 yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing (PR27), unused without gum, beautifully centered, incredible rich and vibrant color. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,750.
Scott $1,750
A TRULY LOVELY UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE $9 NEWSPAPER CONTINENTAL PRINTING.
Expertization: with 1996, 2010 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 557 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $12 blue green, C.B.N.C. printing (PR28), original gum part disturbed (cert says "disturbed part o.g.), beautifully centered, rich color. Trivial tiny corner creases at bottom completely unnoticeable. Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $4,750
A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1875, $12 BLUE GREEN, C.B.N.C. PRINTING.
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 558 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $24 dark gray violet, C.B.N.C. printing (PR29), unused without gum, choice centering, rich prooflike color and impression. Fresh Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,050.
Scott $1,850
A GORGEOUS UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE $24 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPERS.
Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate and 2011 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 559 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $36 brown rose, C.B.N.C. printing (PR30), original gum, choice centering, rich color. Absolutely trivial corner crease in no way detracts, couple nibbed perfs. Otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,000
A FRESH AND HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE, 1875, $36 BROWN ROSE, C.B.N.C. PRINTING.
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 560 |
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Newspaper, 1875, $60 violet, C.B.N.C. printing (PR32), unused without gum, well centered, lovely color. Reperfed at bottom. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $2,400
Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 561 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 2¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR33), without gum as issued, well centered. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $700
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 562 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 2¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing on horizontally ribbed paper (PR33a), without gum as issued, beautifully centered within huge margins, bright color and paper. Extremely Fine.
Scott $500
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: R. Hall
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Lot 563 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 3¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing on horizontally ribbed paper (PR34a), without gum as issued, well centered, bright and fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $550
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 564 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 6¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR36), without gum as issued, prooflike color and impression, fresh and choice. Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Inman
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Lot 565 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 8¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR37), without gum as issued, beautifully centered, brilliant color and paper. Extremely Fine, a choice 8¢ Special Printing. SSV $1,400.
Scott $975
Expertization: with 2007 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 566 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 9¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR38), without gum as issued, choice centering, crisp color and paper. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 567 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 10¢ gray black, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR39), without gum as issued, outstanding centering, choice color and impression. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 568 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR40), without gum as issued, very well centered within wide margins, bright color. Few nibbed perfs as often with these Special Printings. Fresh Extremely Fine. SSV and SMQ unpriced as 90J.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: with 1990 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate, the latter graded 90J.
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Lot 569 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR40), without gum as issued, rich color. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 570 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 24¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR41), without gum as issued, beautiful deep shade, well centered. Very Fine, only 411 sold.
Scott $2,100
A FRESH AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING.
Provenance: Vineyard, Schwenk
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Lot 571 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 36¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR42), without gum as issued, bright shade. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,800
A PRETTY EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 36¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING— ONLY 330 SOLD.
Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate and 1992 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 572 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 48¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR43), without gum as issued, excellent centering, brilliant color. Very Fine.
Scott $3,750
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 48 875 SPECIAL PRINTING, ONLY 268 SOLD AND MANY OF THESE ARE NOT WELL CENTERED AND/OR FAULTY.
Expertization: with 1988, 2002 P.F. certificates.
Provenance: Schwenk
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Lot 573 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 60¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR44), without gum as issued, nicely centered for this issue, bright color. Fine.
Scott $4,750
A FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 60¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING— ONLY 222 SOLD AND MAJORITY ARE NOT WELL CENTERED AND/OR HAVE FAULTS.
Expertization: with 1985 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 574 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 72¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR45), without gum as issued, prooflike color and impression, beautifully centered, natural straight edge at bottom with part of arrow and part of adjacent stamp. Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,500
A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 72¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING— ONLY 174 SOLD.
Expertization: with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Curtis
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Lot 575 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 84¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR46), without gum as issued, outstanding centering, bright shade. Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,750
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 84¢ SPECIAL PRINTING, FAR BETTER CENTERED THAN MOST AND FULLY SOUND— ONLY 164 SOLD.
Expertization: with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Curtis
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Lot 576 |
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Newspaper, 1875, 96¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR47), without gum as issued, bright color. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $10,000
AN ATTRACTIVE AND COMPLETELY SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 96¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING OF WHICH ONLY 141 WERE SOLD. A REVIEW OF THE PF'S "CERTIFICATE SEARCH" REVEALED THE LARGE MAJORITY OF THE 96¢ ARE POORLY CENTERED AND/OR WITH FAULTS.
Expertization: with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Wingate
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Lot 577 |
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Newspaper, 1879, 24¢ red, A.B.N.C. printing (PR64), original gum, nicely centered, bright color. Very Fine. SSV $500.
Scott $500
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 578 |
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Newspaper, 1879, 48¢ red, A.B.N.C. printing (PR66), original gum, some gum loss in lower right corner, choice centering, lovely color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate, stating "previously hinged".
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Lot 579 |
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Newspaper, 1879, 60¢ red, A.B.N.C. printing (PR67), original gum, excellent centering within very wide margins. Faint diagonal crease. Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 580 |
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Newspaper, 1879, 84¢ red, A.B.N.C. printing (PR69), unused without gum, beautifully centered, brilliant color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $575
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 581 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $1.92 pale brown, A.B.N.C. printing (PR71), original gum, beautifully centered, prooflike color and impression. Very Fine.
Scott $550
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 582 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $6 blue, A.B.N.C. printing (PR73), original gum, well centered, rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 583 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $9 orange, A.B.N.C. printing (PR74), original gum never hinged, well centered, rich glowing color. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $800 + as hinged
Expertization: with 2001, 2017 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 584 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $12 yellow green, A.B.N.C. printing (PR75), original gum faint gum bend (not mentioned in either certificate), well centered, rich color. Very Fine. SSV $1,150.
Scott $850
Expertization: with 2002, 2016 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 585 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $24 dark violet, A.B.N.C. printing (PR76), original gum, quite well centered, wide margins, excellent color and impression. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SSV $1000.
Scott $800
Expertization: with 2009 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 586 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $36 Indian red, A.B.N.C. printing (PR77), original gum lightly hinged, choice centering, gorgeous rich color. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $850
Expertization: with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 587 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $48 yellow brown, A.B.N.C. printing (PR78), original gum lightly hinged, excellent centering, brilliant color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 588 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $60 purple, A.B.N.C. printing (PR79), original gum, choice centering, gorgeous color, sharp impression. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $850
A SUPERB $60 1885 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Expertization: with 2004, 2009 P.S.E. certificates, both graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 589 |
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Newspaper, 1883, 2¢ intense black, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing (PR80), without gum as issued, lavishly large margins, intense shade on white paper. A Very Fine and striking jumbo.
Scott $1,750
Expertization: with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 590 |
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Newspaper, 1885, 48¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing (PR85), original gum never hinged. Fresh F.-V.F., pristine.
Scott $975
Expertization: with photocopy of 2006 P.F. certificate for block.
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Lot 591 |
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Newspaper, 1885, 72¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing (PR87), original gum lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 592 |
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Newspaper, 1885, 84¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing (PR88), original gum lightly hinged, excellent centering, rich color and a highly detailed impression. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 593 |
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Newspaper, 1885, 96¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing (PR89), original gum lightly hinged, beautifully centered, rich color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate as a PR70.
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