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1869 Pictorial Issue
 
 
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Lot 149

1869, 2¢ brown (113), original gum lightly hinged, flawless centering, prooflike color and impression. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $1,600 (SMQ $2,000).
Scott $500

Expertization: with 1983, 1991, 2017 P.F. certificates, the last graded XF 90.
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Lot 150

1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), right margin single, original gum never hinged, well centered within large margins, brilliant color. Choice Very Fine. Unpriced in SSV for never hinged (SMQ $650).
Scott $225 as hinged

Expertization: with 2018 P.S.E. certificate for block of six, this being the lower right stamp, and 2023 P.F. certificate, the latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 151
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1869, 6¢ ultramarine (115), unused without gum, well centered, brilliant color. Very Fine, pretty stamp.
Scott $1,050

Expertization: with 1995 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 152

1869, 10¢ yellow (116), original gum, attractive centering, rich color. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,850

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 153
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1869, 10¢ yellow (116), unused without gum, flawless centering, deep radiant color. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine SSV $1,150 (SMQ $1,100).
Scott $750

Expertization: with 2023 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 154

1869, 12¢ green (117), disturbed original gum, choice centering within wide margins, vivid color. Extremely Fine, it would seem the score has been reduced by at least one grade due to the gum, a beautiful stamp. SMQ $5,500.
Scott $1,850

A STUNNING MINT 12¢ 1869.

Expertization: with 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 155

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, without grill (118a), original gum, nicely centered, brilliant prooflike colors. Very Fine. unpriced in SSV and SMQ.
Scott $11,500

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 15¢ TYPE I WITHOUT GRILL. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE GRADED BY EITHER THE PF OR PSE.

Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 156

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), slightly disturbed original gum, attractive centering, lovely fresh colors. Very Fine.
Scott $2,600

Expertization: with 2007 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 157
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1869, 24¢ green & violet (120), unused without gum, outstanding centering, bright colors, excellent impression. Extremely Fine, the only example at this grade and only two higher, one without gum and one with original gum, both 95. SMQ $4,600.
Scott $3,000

A SUPERB UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1869 ISSUE.

Expertization: with 1981, 1996 P.F. certificates and 2016 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded VF-XF 90.
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Lot 158

1869, 24¢ green & violet (120), part original gum, nicely centered, rich colors. Couple slightly nibbed perfs. F.-V.F.
Scott $8,000

AN ATTRACTIVE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1869 ISSUE.
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Lot 159
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), unused, trace of original gum, beautifully centered, rich colors. Extremely Fine. SSV $4,750 (SMQ $4,500).
Scott $4,000 as without gum

AN EXCEPTIONALLY HANDSOME UNUSED 90¢ 1869 ISSUE.

Expertization: with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85 part OG.
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Lot 160
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), incredibly well centered within wide margins, bright rich color. Grid cancel. Small expertly filled thins. Choice Extremely Fine appearance, handsome stamp.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: with 2007 A.P.S. certificate.
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