Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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The Merlin Collection of Superb Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps continued...

1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 146-218) continued...

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Lot Description

162

10c Brown (161). Rich color and detailed impression nicely complemented by blue target cancel, unusually choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a wonderful stamp in every respect, with 1996 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $840.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and none share this grade (Image)

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26.50

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

163

12c Blackish Violet (162). Deep rich color on crisp paper, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Pinwheel cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $740.00), none have graded higher (Image)

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140.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

164

15c Yellow Orange (163). Intense shade, well-balanced margins, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $340.00) (Image)

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160.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

165

30c Gray Black (165). Enormous Jumbo margins, incredibly well-centered, bold bluish black St. Louis Mo. balloon-type circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $825.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98), one other shares this grade and only one has graded higher (at 98, offered in our Kirke sale), this statistic has not changed since 2008 (Image)

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140.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

166

30c Gray Black (165). Bright shade and crisp impression, gorgeous centering with wide balanced margins, neat strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Image)

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140.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

167

90c Rose Carmine (166). Brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, large grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,800.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only four others share it (Image)

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300.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

168

2c Vermilion (178). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, vibrant color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel (Weiss Type GE-EP3), Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $60.00 as 90, $280.00 as 95) (Image)

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15.00

SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

169

5c Blue (179). Rich color, wide and balanced margins, cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $330.00), only three have graded higher, a statistic that has not changed since 2008 (Image)

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25.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

170

1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, absolutely enormous margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with massive dimensions, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $590.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it (Image)

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6.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

171

2c Vermilion (183). Vibrant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, bold strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $530.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it (Image)

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5.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

172

2c Vermilion (183). Vibrant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of New York registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $165.00 as 95, $530.00 as 98), only four have graded higher (the highest at 98J) (Image)

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5.00

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction