1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-78a)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 41 |
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 1c Dark Blue (63b). Intense shade and impression on
bright paper, bold strike of circular datestamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce shade, with 1987 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
800.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 42 |
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 3c Pink (64). Brilliant color nicely complemented by
blue (indigo) circular datestamp, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT IN THE PINK COLOR. With 1976 and 1992 P.F. certificates, both describing the color of the
cancel as Indigo. (Image) Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
750.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 43 |
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 3c Rose Pink (64b). Bright shade, choice centering with
well-balanced margins, long and full perforations, neat face-free strike of segmented grid cancel of Philadelphia, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1995 and 1998 P.F. certificates, the former as on piece (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 150.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 44 |
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 5c Buff (67). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced
margins, radiant color, bright red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies
with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering, may be considered a condition rarity. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1982 and 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00).
This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others. We have sold three of the other four, and this is the only one with a red cancel. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 960.00
SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 45 |
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 5c Buff (67). Rich color nicely complemented by red
grid cancel, wide margins with perforations clear of outer projections on all sides, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate and No. 67a (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
960.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 46 |
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 12c Black (69). Unusually wide margins all around, deep
shade on bright paper, grid cancel, most recent certificate notes two shorter perfs at top left, still an Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, ex Dr. Morris, with 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00), we can only imagine
what this would have graded without the two shorter perfs call (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 100.00
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 47 |
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 24c Red Lilac (70). Beautiful centering and rich color
in early Red Lilac shade, neat red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Morris, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $900.00), the highest grade thus far is a 95 (the stamp offered here is a very strong 90) (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 340.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 48 |
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 24c Steel Blue (70b). Intense shade and proof-like
impression, bold strike of large Boston "Paid" grid cancel, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT STEEL BLUE. SCARCE IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. With 1988 and 2000 P.F.
and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00). Only two have graded higher (both at 95) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
865.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 49 |
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 24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Intense shade and
impression, bold grid cancel, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
2,250.00
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 50 |
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 30c Orange (71). Vivid color, neat target and circular
datestamp cancels, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $350.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
190.00
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 51 |
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 90c Blue (72). Wide margins and nearly perfect
centering, intense color and crisp impression, neat grid cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90-CENT BLUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. With 1985 and 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$4,500.00) Only six have graded higher. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
600.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
