1890, 1¢ dull blue. Tied by "Boston Mass., P" third-class oval postmark on intact cabinet photo box from Jas. Notman Studio, Boston to Abbott Academy, Andover Mass., light pencil "School Photos" docketing, accompanied by two cabinet photos of classmates at Abbott Academy, Very Fine.
Scott No. 219; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

1890, 2¢ carmine. In combination with 1¢ Bureau issues (264+279), 1902-03 Definitives (300+319) and 1908-09 Washington-Franklin issues (331-332+335) on 1914 registered cover to Paris, France, all tied by "Vera Cruz, Mexico, U.S. Mail Agency" boxed handstamps, violet registry handstamp, reverse with violet "Vera Cruz, Mex., U.S.M.Ag., Registered, Aug 10, 1914" cds's; cover opened at side for display, Very Fine, an attractive and scarce usage from the U.S. Mail Agency in Vera Cruz.
Scott No. 220; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1890, 5¢ chocolate. Tied by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, Octr 22 '94" duplex postmark on cover to New York, in combination with China, Chefoo Local Post 1894 1c rose red (10) tied by "Chefoo Local Post, 71 Oct. 94" cds, second strike on reverse along with San Francisco transit and Shanghai Local Post cds; stamps faulty with gum staining, Fine appearance, still a very rare combination.
Scott No. 223; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1890, 2¢ carmine. Bottom left block of 4 with spectacular misperf, NH and Striking, block of 4, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 220; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1890, 3¢ purple. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem, with 2017 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,900).
Scott No. 221; $190. Scott $190
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Scott $190

1890, 6¢ brown red. O.g., never hinged, choice centering amid enormous margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a mammoth stamp - one of the largest examples of this issue we have ever encountered, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $950).
Scott No. 224; $190. Scott $190
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Scott $190

1890, 6¢ brown red. Left margin single, o.g., never hinged, bright vibrant color, choice centering amid wide margins, Extremely Fine and choice, rarely encountered so large, with 1996 and 2016 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 224; $190. Scott $190
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Scott $190

1893, 8¢ lilac. O.g., never hinged, choice centering within uncommonly wide margins, rich vibrant color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of five examples to receive this jumbo grade with only three examples grading higher, with 2004 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. Graded certificates (XF-Sup 95J & XF-S XQ respectively, SMQ $2,000).
Scott No. 225; $150.

AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 8¢ SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE. Scott $150
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Scott $150

1890, 30¢ black. O.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid oversized margins, rich vivid color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a choice large margin stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,250).
Scott No. 228; $300. Scott $300
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Scott $300