Sale No: 757
Lot No:284
Symbol:(Cat No:205C

1882, 5¢ gray brown, Special Printing (Scott 205C), without gum as issued, a magnificent stamp in luxuriant color with sharp lines and near-perfect centering, Extremely Fine, one to dress up even the most elegant collection, ex Neinken, "Southern Cross", Weisman, Lyons and McKinney. Siegel Census #205C-UNC-12, with 1994 A.P.S. (submitted by Mortimer Neinken himself), 1991 P.F., 1993 P.S.E., and 2008 P.F. certificates, the last graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $95,000.

Post Office records indicate 2,463 examples of the 5¢ Special Printing were sold, but research by William E. Mooz, published in a February 1992 Chronicle article, provides strong evidence that the majority of "Special Printings" sold were actually from supplies of the regularly issued stamp. The actual Special Printings came from a small supply sent to the Third Assistant Post Master General before the regular issue was available. An exceedingly rare stamp.
Scott $50,000
Estimate $50,000-75,000 (Image)

Scott $50,000
Estimate $50,000-75

Sale No: 757
Lot No:286
Symbol:Cat No:205

1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), o.g., hinged, a majestic stamp fresh as the day it was printed, with proof-like impression and wonderful color, Extremely Fine, an all-around nice item, with 2001 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $575.
Scott $240
Estimate $400-600 (Image)

Scott $240
Estimate $400-600

Sale No: 757
Lot No:287
Symbol:Cat No:205

1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), o.g., previously hinged, one to get your heart racing, with sensational color, detail and centering amid oversized margins, a Superb jumbo, a simply gorgeous stamp, only two thus graded, with a single stamp higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98J.
SMQ SUP 98J; $3,250.
SMQ SUP 98J $3,250
Estimate $2,500-3,500 (Image)

SMQ SUP 98J $3,250
Estimate $2,50

Sale No: 757
Lot No:288
Symbol:Cat No:207

1881, 3¢ blue green (Scott 207), o.g., never hinged, a real stunner with incredible color depth, clean lines, and superior centering on fresh paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a stand-out on any album page, with 1994 P.F. (for horizontal pair, this position 2) and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates.
Scott $250
Estimate $400-600 (Image)

Scott $250
Estimate $400-600

Sale No: 757
Lot No:289
Symbol:Cat No:208a

1882, 6¢ deep brown red (Scott 208a), o.g., previously hinged, a striking stamp with crystalline detail in magnificent color, all on immaculate paper, Extremely Fine, a rarely offered shade—and almost never this nice, with 2005 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,200.
Scott $600
Estimate $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $600
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 757
Lot No:290
Symbol:Cat No:209b

1882, 10¢ black brown (Scott 209b), o.g., hinged, sensational with proof-like detail, intense color, and full, well-balanced margins all around, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a real looker, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $3,000
Estimate $2,500-3,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000
Estimate $2,500-3,50

Sale No: 757
Lot No:292
Symbol:Cat No:211

1883, 4¢ blue green (Scott 211), o.g., previously hinged, mathematically centered on fresh paper, in deep color with razor-sharp engraving, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex Enstrom, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,200.
SMQ XF-SUP 95 $1,200
Estimate $1,000-1,500 (Image)

SMQ XF-SUP 95 $1,200
Estimate $1,

Sale No: 757
Lot No:293
Symbol:Cat No:211B

1883, 2¢ pale red brown, Special Printing (Scott 211B), o.g., never hinged, a distinct stamp in glowing color, with a perfect impression on immaculate paper, Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate for horizontal pair, this position 1.
Scott $950
Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $950
Estimate $750-1,000