1870, 1¢ ultramarine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (134), choice centering, bright color and paper. Neat circle of "v"s cancel. Extremely Fine. SSV $400 (SMQ $475).
Scott $200

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $200

Sale No: 364
Lot No:36
Symbol:(Cat No:139

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing (139), unused regummed, quite well centered, brilliant prooflike color and impression, numerous visible grill points. Extremely Fine, simply stunning, this is the highest grade mint or unused with only one other unused at this grade at the PF, and the PSE highest unused is 80 (2 examples), and one mint at 85J. SSV $3,750 (SMQ $3,500).
Scott $2,700

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,700

1870, 24¢ purple, N.B.N.C. printing (153), flawlessly centered, rich color especially for this often pale stamp. Cork cancel. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine, between the PF and PSE, a total of only three used examples grade higher (two 95J and a 98). SSV $1,200 (SMQ $1,200).
Scott $210

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $210

1873, 7¢ orange vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing (160), beautiflly centered, stunning rich color. Lightly cancelled. Extremely Fine, a beauty. SSV $200 (SMQ $175).
Scott $85

Expertization: with 1981, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $85

1873, 15¢ yellow orange, C.B.N.C. printing (163), choice centering, remarkably fresh color. Neat face-free cancel. Extremely Fine, a lovely used gem. SSV $425 (SMQ $350).
Scott $150

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $150

Sale No: 364
Lot No:40
Symbol:Cat No:183

1879, 2¢ vermilion, A.B.N.C. printing (183), original gum, excellent centering, beautiful color. Extremely Fine. SSV $225 (SMQ $275).
Scott $100

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $100

Sale No: 364
Lot No:41
Symbol:Cat No:185

1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (185), original gum, exceptional centering, brilliant color with a razor-sharp impression. Tiny light corner crease lower left, completely invisible from front, beautiful. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $500

Expertization: with 1998, 2021 P.F. certificates. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (188), outstanding centering within very wide margins, bright fresh color. Light face-free cancel. Extremely Fine, choice. SSV $130 as regular 90, $375 as a 95 (SMQ $225).
Scott $30

Expertization: with 1999, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $30

Sale No: 364
Lot No:43
Symbol:Cat No:189

1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (189), original gum lightly hinged, choice color and centering. Extremely Fine, handsome. SSV $425 (SMQ $450).
Scott $180

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $180

1879, 30¢ full black, A.B.N.C. printing (190), outstanding centering, fresh intense color. Neat double oval Registry cancel. Extremely Fine, scarce this choice. SSV $250 (SMQ $375).
Scott $90

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $90

1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), beautifully centered within lavishly large margins, deep color on fresh paper. Light cancel. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $130 as regular 90, $300 as a 95 (SMQ $225).
Scott $15

Expertization: with 1996 A.P.S. certificate and 2022 P.F. certificate, the latter graded XF 90J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $15

1882, 6¢ rose (208), exceptionally well centered, lovely pastel shade. Well struck duplex cancel. Extremely Fine, used singles are scarce in this choice condition. SSV $425 (SMQ $275).
Scott $110

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $110

1882, 6¢ rose (208), essentially perfectly centered within huge margins, bright fresh color and paper. Neat Philadelphia double oval cancel. Trivial small corner crease. Otherwise an Extremely Fine jumbo and certainly one of the most striking used singles extant.
Scott $110

Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $110

Sale No: 364
Lot No:48
Symbol:Cat No:218

1888, 90¢ purple (218), original gum barely hinged if at all (the 2010 cert calls this never hinged), choice centering within extravagantly large margins, bright pastel shade. Extremely Fine. SMQ unpriced as a 90J, $1,800 as a regular 90, $2,750 as a 95.
Scott $800

AN EXQUISITE EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ PURPLE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL.

Expertization: with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J as never hinged, 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded 90J previously hinged. US$0 (Image)

Scott $800

1890, 2¢ lake (219D), choice centering within wide margins, gorgeous rich color. Neat duplex cancel. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $275.
Scott $5

Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $5

1890, 2¢ carmine (220), essentially perfectly centered with a beautifully struck fancy star cancel. Bright Extremely Fine. SMQ $120 (without a premium for cancel).
Estimate 100 - 150

Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate.

Provenance: Kirke US$100-150 (Image)

Sale No: 364
Lot No:51
Symbol:Cat No:220a

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left "2" variety (220a), original gum never hinged, excellent centering, rich color on bright fresh paper. Extremely Fine, quite scarce in this choice never hinged condition. SSV $1,075 (SMQ $1,150).
Scott $425

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425

Sale No: 364
Lot No:52
Symbol:(Cat No:220c

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety (220c), unused no gum, perfectly centered within large margins, rich color. Superb, the only example at this grade, the highest graded mint or unused example by either expertizing body is 90J (one by the PSE), unpriced for mint or unused in this grade, price for used in this grade SSV $1,200 for (SMQ $1,250).
Scott $650 (for mint)

Expertization: with 2010, 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98. US$0 (Image)

Scott $650 (for mint)

Sale No: 364
Lot No:53
Symbol:Cat No:221

1890, 3¢ purple (221), original gum, wonderfully well centered within wide balanced margins, brilliant color and paper. Extremely Fine, a stunning 3¢ small bank note. SSV $275 as a regular 95 (SMQ $425).
Scott $55

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $55

Sale No: 364
Lot No:54
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (228), original gum invisibly hinged if at all, perfectly centered, crisp color on bright paper. Superb, the only example at this grade and only two higher (98J). SMQ $2,250.
Scott $300

A MAGNIFICENT 30¢ SMALL BANK NOTE.

Expertization: with 2010, 2020 P.S.E. certificates, both graded SUP 98.

Provenance: Curtis, Morton US$0 (Image)

Scott $300

Sale No: 364
Lot No:55
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (228), original gum, exceptional centering, rich color. Light overall toning, mostly noticeable on reverse (not mentioned in PF cert), and grade most likely reduced by the PSE. Extremely Fine. SMQ $725.
Scott $300

Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $300

1890, 30¢ black (228), essentially perfectly centered, fresh intense shade. Light double oval cancel. Extremely Fine, choice used gem. The highest graded used example by the PF with one other at this grade and for reference the PSE only two graded higher (95J and 98). SSV $425 (SMQ $425).
Scott $30

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $30

1890, 90¢ orange (229), exceptional centering within wide margins, well preserved color. Neat double oval registry cancel. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine, 90¢ used small bank notes are seldom seen this choice. SSV $300 as a regular 90 (SMQ $550).
Scott $140

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $140