1890, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 219P3-229P3), Extremely Fine to Superb, an absolutely scintillating set.
Scott $789
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $789
Suggested Bid $400-600

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2609
Symbol:PCat No:219P3-229P3

1890, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 219P3-229P3), blocks of 4, 2¢ on proof paper 5¢ on card, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a scarce set in impressive quality.
Scott $1,920
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,920
Suggested Bid $750-1

1890, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 219P4-229P4), Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $785
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $785
Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2611
Symbol:Cat No:219

1890, 1¢ dull blue (Scott 219), imprint and plate number block of 10, o.g., 6 never hinged, 4 with small hinge remnants, scarce multiple, fresh and bright, nice overall centering for this, Fine to Very Fine and attractive.
Scott $775
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $775
Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2612
Symbol:PCat No:219DP4

1890, 2¢ lake, plate proof on card (Scott 219DP4), left margin block of 4, fresh with intense color and perfectly balanced margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $700
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $700
Suggested Bid $400-600

1890, 2¢ carmine (Scott 220), Post Office fresh with glowing color, gigantic margins, and an incredibly light cancel you could almost overlook, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2614
Symbol:Cat No:220a-220c

1890, 2¢ carmine, both "cap" varieties (Scott 220a-220c), combination block of 4, with jaw-droppingly vivacious color, the left stamps #220a, the right #220c; hinge-reinforced perforations, small hinge remnant at top center, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce two-variety combination; this combination pair unpriced in Scott.
Scott $1,600 as singles
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $1,600 as singles
Suggested

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2615
Symbol:Cat No:224

1890, 6¢ brown red (Scott 224), horizontal block of 8, o.g., never hinged, richly shaded and cleanly papered, Fine to Very Fine, an uncommon multiple.
Scott $1,280
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,280
Suggested Bid $350-5

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2616
Symbol:Cat No:225

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), o.g., previously hinged, burn down the tracks for this Sherman, Post Office fresh with gigantic, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, surely a gradable stamp, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $45
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $45
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2617
Symbol:Cat No:226

1890, 10¢ green (Scott 226), o.g., previously hinged, a gorgeous stamp with deep color and clear lines, plus fresh, jumbo margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott $160
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $160
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2618
Symbol:Cat No:227

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), o.g. (slightly sweated) that may hide previous hinging, Post Office fresh with rich color and exceptional detail; centering nigh on perfect, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2011 Weiss certificate.
Scott $180
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $180
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2619
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), plate number single, o.g., very lightly hinged, bright and attractive position piece, well centered with large margins, exceptionally desirable example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $280+
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $280+
Suggested Bid $300-40

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2620
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), o.g., previously hinged, in beautiful color with proof-like detail; paper day-one fresh with large balanced margins; perf faults which is not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, great eye-appeal, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott $280
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $280
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2621
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), block of 4, o.g., 3 stamps never hinged, clean and bright with wonderful color and impression; light diagonal gum crease across bottom pair, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,830
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,830
Suggested Bid $500-7

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2622
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), block of 4 with American Bank Note Company imprint at bottom, o.g., hinge remnants, deep color, crisp impression, attractive and desirable position block; few tiny thin specks, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $1,300
Suggested Bid $500-7

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2623
Symbol:PCat No:229P3

1890, 90¢ orange, plate proof on India (Scott 229P3), bottom margin block of 6, in blazing color with solid margins all around, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $300-400

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2624
Symbol:Cat No:229

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), o.g., lightly hinged, deep, bright color amidst clean, balanced margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, pretty, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $750.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $500-750

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2625
Symbol:Cat No:229

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), slightly disturbed o.g., in heartwarming color on glowing paper; gum cleaner than you might expect, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $750.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $400-600

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2626
Symbol:Cat No:229

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), o.g., hinge remnant, intense color and clean lines; two natural inclusions (one front, left of chin; other back not apparent on face) not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2012 Weiss certificate.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $350-500

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), the paramount Perry, fresh and bright with a light New York double-oval Registry cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, a commanding stamp, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $850.
Scott $135
Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)

Scott $135
Suggested Bid $600-800

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), about as big as they come, clean, fresh, and with a duplex cancel struck face-free, an Extremely Fine jumbo, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $550.
Scott $135
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $135
Suggested Bid $400-600

Sale No: 750
Lot No:2629
Symbol:oCat No:229

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), block of 4, reasonable New York registry cancels, scarce used multiple, deep color, nicely balanced margins, handsome block, Very Fine.
Scott $775
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $775
Suggested Bid $350-500