1890, 2¢ lake//90¢ orange, imperforate proofs on stamp paper (Scott 219DP5//229P5), pretty group comprising 2¢ block of four (#219DP5), two 15¢ pairs (#227P5, one vertical, one horizontal), 30¢ horizontal pair (#228P5) and 90¢ horizontal pair (#229P5); 2¢ no gum, 30¢ central thin, 90¢ thinned at right, Very Fine appearance.
Scott $3,860 as o.g.
Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $3,860 as o.g.
Estimate $75

Sale No: 757
Lot No:304
Symbol:Cat No:219

1890, 1¢ dull blue (Scott 219), o.g., never hinged, with enticing color and sharp engraving; solidly centered amidst massive margins, an Extremely Fine jumbo, with 1995 P.F. certificate, the online listing noting "NH". Estimate $400-600 (Image)

Estimate $400-600

Sale No: 757
Lot No:305
Symbol:Cat No:219D

1890, 2¢ lake (Scott 219D), o.g., previously hinged, looking prettier than its grade, with intense color and proof-like impression; fresh, sound, and enticing, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $500.
SMQ XF 90 $500
Estimate $350-500 (Image)

SMQ XF 90 $500
Estimate $350-500

Sale No: 757
Lot No:306
Symbol:Cat No:220c

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety (Scott 220c), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with flaming color and sharp detail, the plate flaws absolutely unmissable, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $1,800.
Scott $1,800
Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $1,800
Estimate $1,500-2,00

Sale No: 757
Lot No:307
Symbol:Cat No:226

1890, 10¢ green (Scott 226), top margin single with partial plate number 27, o.g., stamp never hinged, hinged in selvage only, a Webster to wow, what with its winsome color, white paper and well-defined lines, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a whiz-bang stamp to whet your desire, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $475
Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $475
Estimate $750-1,000

Sale No: 757
Lot No:308
Symbol:Cat No:227

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), o.g., previously hinged, a real looker with crystalline lines, deep color and superior centering on like-new paper, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $180
Estimate $350-500 (Image)

Scott $180
Estimate $350-500

Sale No: 757
Lot No:309
Symbol:Cat No:228

1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), o.g., never hinged, a gorgeous stamp with proof-like color and detail, all on glowing paper with full margins; tiny toned speck above "A" of "STATES" mentioned strictly for accuracy, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,600.
Scott $1,350
Estimate $1,200-1,800 (Image)

Scott $1,350
Estimate $1,200-1,80

Sale No: 757
Lot No:310
Symbol:Cat No:229

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), o.g., never hinged, in wonderfully deep and radiant color; fresh and sharp, Very Fine, a choice example of this popular issue, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,350
Estimate $1,200-1,800 (Image)

Scott $1,350
Estimate $1,200-1,80

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), a simply breathtaking stamp in the richest imaginable color, cleanly printed on like-new paper, with a remarkably light cancel, Superb, a stamp that has it all, a Top of the Pop; one of just four stamps to attain this lofty grade in PSE's Population Report, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $1,850.
SMQ SUP 98 $1,850
Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)

SMQ SUP 98 $1,850
Estimate $1,500