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1869 Pictorial Issue
 
 
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Lot 26
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1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, with flags & shield, in black (112-E5b), bright fresh color. Extremely Fine, very rare, especially without any of the usual paper flaws or irregularities.
Scott $2,000

Provenance: Walske
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Lot 27
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1869,1¢-90¢, Large die proofs with imprints on India (112P1-117P1, 119P1-122P1), die sunk on 118mm x 151mm cards except the last which has been removed and the 12¢ on a 110mm x 89mm card, the 15¢, 24¢, and 90¢ are hybrids as always and the 30¢ is without imprint as always, an exceedingly fresh and Very Fine set.
Scott $8,000

Provenance: "Lafayette"
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Lot 28
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1869 large die proofs on India (112P1-122P1, 129P1), die sunk on mostly 140mm x 315mm (30¢ 125mm x 190mm), the 30¢ is without imprint and 15¢, 24¢, and 90¢ hybrids as always, 1¢-12¢ have the binding and gilt edges from a presentation book, 15¢ type III negligible toned spots, 24¢ card light overall toning, 30¢ small scuff on card well away from die area, minor distractions not withstanding, a nice fresh Very fine set.
Scott $8,550
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Lot 29
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1869 plate proofs on card complete (112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4), the 15¢ being the type III, large balanced margins, bright colors, Very Fine, choice lot.
Scott $1,015
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Lot 30
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1869, 1¢ buff (112), well centered. Rich color with blue LEOMINISTER MA. "stovepipe" cancel. Choice Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: with 2019 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 31
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1869, 10¢ yellow (116), beautifully centered, rich radiant color. Neat town cancel. Very Fine to Extremely Fine, pretty stamp. SMQ $210.
Scott $110

Expertization: with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 32
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1869, 10¢ yellow (116), beautifully centered within huge margins, gorgeous deep color. Neat postmark. Extremely Fine. SSV unpriced (SMQ $275).
Scott $110

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 33
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, type III (129), quite well centered, rich re-issue colors. Characteristic double oval registry cancel. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: with 1982 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 34
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (131), essentially perfectly centered, rich colors on bright paper. Couple tiny invisible perf flaws (not mentioned in cert). Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,750

Expertization: with 1977 P.F. certificate.
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