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Lot 302 |
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Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue (E1), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within large margins, exceptionally fresh with prooflike color. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $2,100 (SMQ $2,250).
Scott $1,300
Expertization: with 2017 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 303 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, large die proof on India paper (E4P1), die sunk on approximately 200mm x 152mm, pristine. Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
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Lot 304 |
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Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue (E5), right margin single, stamp original gum never hinged (hinged in selvage only), excellent centering within very large margins, stunning deep color on brilliant paper. Extremely Fine, most handsome mint single. SSV $625 (SMQ $675).
Scott $475
Expertization: with 2023 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 XQ.
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Lot 305 |
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Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green (E7), right imprint and plate no. 4917 block of six. Original gum never hinged, well centered. Trivial nibbed perf at bottom of selvage. Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 306 |
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Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine (E9), original gum never hinged, mathematical centering, brilliant color and paper. Extremely Fine, deserving a higher grade in our opinion. SMQ $800.
Scott $425
Expertization: with 1982 P.F. certificate and 2025 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 307 |
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Special Delivery, 1916, 10¢ pale ultramarine (E10), original gum never hinged, well centered within huge margins, brilliant "powdery" color on fresh paper. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine, choice.
Scott $750
Expertization: with 2020 P.F. certificate for block of four (lower right stamp).
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Lot 308 |
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Registry, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (F1), top imprint "A" and plate no. 5723 block of six. Original gum never hinged, natural gum creases, excellent centering, bright color. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
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