1881, 1¢ gray blue. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 206; $225. Scott $225
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Scott $225

1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved, re-engraved. Full o.g., rich bright color, Fine.
Scott No. 208a; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1883, 4¢ blue green. O.g., never hinged (small pencil notation on gum), well centered amid large nicely balanced margins, rich vivid color, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 1984 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott No. 211; $800. Scott $800
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Scott $800

1887, 3¢ vermilion. O.g., never hinged, deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott No. 214; $190. Scott $190
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Scott $190

1888, 5¢ indigo. O.g., choice centering amid well balanced margins, fresh with deep color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 216; $210. Scott $210
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Scott $210

1888, 30¢ orange brown. Full o.g., wide margins and choice centering, strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 217; $250. Scott $250
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Scott $250

1888, 30¢ orange brown. Block of 4, full o.g., strong bright color, Fine.
Scott No. 217; $1,400. Scott $1,400
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Scott $1,400

1888, 90¢ purple. Full o.g., choice margins and centering, rich color; small natural paper inclusion not detracting, Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 218; $800. Scott $800
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Scott $800

1888, 90¢ purple. Used with 10¢ dark green (226), each tied by "Philadelphia Pa., RD" registry oval cancels, purple "Philadelphia, Pa./Oct 10 1892/Registered" framed postmark on part of blue cover piece, Very Fine and scarce 90¢ purple combination use with 1890 Issue.
Scott No. 218; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1888, 90¢ purple. block of 25 and strip of three, used together with 5¢ Indigo (216) and 10¢ brown (209), tied by Boston oval cancels on large piece of package wrapper, minor separations and small faults as is to be expected in a piece of this size, still Fine and spectacular exhibition item.
Scott No. 218; $8,550+; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A STUNNING EXHIBITION PIECE WITH A 90¢ PURPLE 1888 ISSUE BLOCK OF 25. Scott $8,550+
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $8,550+
Est. $1,500-2,000