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Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ blue (Scott 3XU1), handsome example of this seldom-offered Baltimore Provisional; neat strike of blue "Baltimore, Md., Jul 14" c.d.s., with matching blue "Paid" over 5-in-oval handstamp; with "James M. Buchanan" above handstamp; mi
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Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ red (Scott 3XU2), eye-catching top-quality example with red "Paid" over numeral 5-in-oval handstamp; neatly struck blue "Baltimore, Md., May 5" c.d.s. at left; faint but clearly visible red "James M. Buchanan" handstamp at upper ri
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1847, 5¢ red brown with Blood's Local (Scott 1, 15L13), #1 tied by blue indistinct Philadelphia c.d.s., with Local (#15L13) acid tied; second strike of "Philadelphia Jan 22 5 cts" dater; addressed to Bridgeport, CT; 5¢ has small corner crease, Local is cr
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), three margins, with manuscript cancel, used on cover from Sandusky, O to Crawfordsville, with "Try" wafer seal on flap, the only one we've seen, very rare, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, 5 lines recut in top left triangle (Scott 11A), position 95L1L, a beautiful copy of the stamp, tied at upper left of cover by a bold blue Cincinnati, O., Nov 21 c.d.s., placed such that the recuts are clearly visible; adequate margins left and top, ful
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), three unused singles on cover; stamps have rich color and fresh appearance; could easily be soaked off the cover and sold individually; stamps with tiny faults and cover with edge and backflap faults, Fine to Very Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certific
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1857, 3¢ rose, type II (Scott 25A), scarce type II stamp tied on cover by nice strike of "Troy, N.Y. - PAID" cancellation; nice usage of this relatively new Scott Catalogue listing, Very Good.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), fascinating cover with original enclosure detailing the death of Col. Ellsworth; a choice stamp tied on 1861 cover to Portland, Maine, by "New York" c.d.s.; incredible letter with great contents; a wonderful piece of history, Fine.
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (Scott 26A), Plate 10 "Phantom E" variety, a beautifully hued copy, tied by Sep. 15 Clinton, NY c.d.s.; stamp clearly shows the phantom "E" in the lower right rosette and additional extraneous shading in the "H" of "THREE"
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1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (Scott 28A), attractive-appearing example of this rare Indian red shade tied, along with #33, on 1859 folded letter to Bordeaux, France; tied by nice strike of "New Orleans, La" town cancellation; with red "New York, Dec 22" transit and
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1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), three singles, scissors-cut, tied by two strikes of New York Mar 7 1860 c.d.s.'s; red "New York Paid 12" marking (Mar 14) plus French receiver all on front; on cover addressed to General John G. Barnard; written to him in F
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1861, 10¢ yellow green, trisected (Scott 68 var.), on cover from Troy, NY to Switzerland (Dec. 31, 1862), a remarkable cover franked by a vertical strip of 2-1/3 #68's, tied by three circular grid cancels; Dec. 31, 1862, Troy, NY double-ring c.d.s. in black, re
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1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), used with two 1¢ (285), two 2¢ (286), 4¢ (287), two 5¢ (288) and 10¢ (290) tied by 1898 New York duplexes, to larger piece of wrapper, addressed to Mannheim (page)
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1909, 2¢ Hudson-Fulton, First Day Cover (Scott 372), 9/25/09 machine cancel tying stamp to foldout souvenir postcard with images of Fulton and his birthplace, Very Fine, rare.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1923, 3¢ violet, First Day Covers (Scott 555), three, cancelled at Hodgenville, KY; unofficial city Alexandria, VA; and New York, NY; Alexandria and New York are Nickles covers, Very Fine.
Scott $530.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1922, 11¢ greenish blue, First Day Cover (Scott 563), with Fremont, OH, cancel, Harrison added to 2¢ Washington entire, cover addressed to New York, NY, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,750 italicized.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1922, 11¢ greenish blue, First Day Cover (Scott 563), tied to cover by rare city Fremont, Ohio, Oct 4, 1922 machine cancel on First Day Cover, with typed address, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,750.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,
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1923, 20¢ carmine rose, First Day Cover (Scott 567), with San Francisco cancel on pink cover with pre-printed address of Edwin P. Seebohm, a prominent early dealer, Very Fine.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1923, 20¢ carmine rose, First Day Cover (Scott 567), Worden cachet, with Washington, DC, slogan cancel, Very Fine.
Scott $600.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1922, 25¢ yellow green, First Day Cover (Scott 568), Worden cachet, with Washington, DC, slogan cancel, Very Fine.
Scott $650.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1922, 50¢ lilac, First Day Cover (Scott 570), Worden cachet, cancelled Washington, DC, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1923, 1¢ green, horizontal coil, pair on First Day Cover (Scott 597), Washington, DC, slogan cancel; edge tear top center, Very Fine.
Scott $600 italicized.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1923, 2¢ Harding, flat plate, First Day Cover (Scott 610), with First George Linn Cachet, stamp tied by Marion, OH, machine cancel to mourning cover with Linn's cachet at lower left, extremely fresh & clean, Very Fine.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-50
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1924, Huguenot-Walloon complete, First Day Covers (Scott 614-616), two with Roessler cachets, duplex-cancelled at Reading, PA, and Washington, DC, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1924, Huguenot-Walloon complete, First Day Covers (Scott 614-616), pair with Roessler cachets, cancelled Reading, PA, and Washington, DC, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1924, Huguenot-Walloon complete, First Day Covers (Scott 614-616), group of eight with Roessler cachets, duplex cancels from Albany, NY; Allentown, PA; Charleston, SC; Jacksonville, FL; Lancaster, PA; Mayport, FL; New Rochelle, NY; and Philadelphia, PA; Allentown has tiny edge tear to
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1925, Norse-American complete, First Day Covers (Scott 620-621), seven with Roessler cachets; machine cancels from Algona, IA; Benson, MN; Decorah, IA; Minneapolis, MN; Northfield, MN; St. Paul, MN; and Washington, DC, Very Fine.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1925, Norse-American complete, First Day Covers (Scott 620-621), three with Roessler cachets; each machine-cancelled at Washington, DC, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1925, 17¢ black, First Day Cover (Scott 623), with First Nickles Cachet, cachet "House in which Woodrow Wilson died"; addressed to Nickles, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1925, 17¢ black, First Day Cover (Scott 623), with Roessler photo cachet, tied by purple Air Mail Field, Bellefonte, PA, four-bar c.d.s.; addressed to Roessler in East Orange, Fine to Very Fine, rare.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1925, 17¢ black, First Day Covers (Scott 623), three with Roessler pictorial cachets, cancelled at Bellefonte, PA (Air Mail Field; not a Scott-listed official city); Staunton, VA, and New York, NY, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1925, 17¢ black, First Day Covers (Scott 623), three with trio of Roessler cachets; the first cancelled at Air Mail Field, NY, on Roessler double-bar airmail envelope (with tiny edge tear top center); the second cancelled at New York City Hall Station on cover with Roessl
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1928, Hawaii complete, assortment of First Day Covers (Scott 647-648), 14 in all, including two Mauck cachets and a dozen Roessler-serviced covers addressed to himself; mix of Honolulu and Washington cancels, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $560.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggeste
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1929, Kans.-Nebr., 1¢ to 10¢ complete, First Day Covers (Scott 658-679), two with Roessler cachets, each set tied to a Roessler barber pole-border cover, both addressed to Paterson, NJ, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $
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1932, set of six definitive First Day Covers (Scott 720//723), Roessler cachets, #720b (4), #720 on a U436A, and a pair of #723; each addressed to Roessler or with his cachet, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1929, 6¢ Kans., earliest known First Day Cover (Scott 664), the stamp, officially issued May 1, is here tied by a Newton, KS, wavy-line c.d.s. dated April 15, on a locally used "Via Air Mail" envelope, Very Fine, rare.
Scott $900.
Estimate $
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1929, 2¢ Nebr., Early Use Cover (Scott 671), stamp tied by "Fremont/Apr 24/1929/NE" machine cancel (a full week before the stamp was officially issued); with Westphal & Tweedy cachet, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-
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1931, 17¢ black to 50¢ lilac, on individual First Day Covers (Scott 697-701), five covers, all addressed to St. Louis, MO, Very Fine.
Scott $1,750.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200
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1932, Washington Bicentennial complete, First Day Cover (Scott 704-715), Roessler cachet, an attractive blue cachet with fancy red-brown border; stamps tied by Washington, DC, duplex and dumb ovals; vertical crease through cachet (stamps unaffected), Very Fine, an alluring cov
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1932, 2¢ Arbor Day, First Day post card, signed by children portrayed on stamp (Scott 717), tied by Nebraska City, NE, machine cancel on picture postcard addressed to Halifax, Nova Scotia; Alvin W. Hall, father of the boy on the stamp, was the former director of the Bureau
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1938, $5 Presidential, First Day Covers (Scott 834), pair with Crosby photo cachets, one with red plate number 22168, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1943, 2¢ Allied Nations (Scott 907), pair on hand painted all over multicolor cachet for Weigand, bright and colorful example of Knapp's early patriotic work that she would allow other cachet makers to use before she became famous, Very Fine.
Knapp 907-5.
Estimate
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City Dispatch, New York, N.Y., 1846, 2¢ red (Scott 160L1), stamp has four full margins all around; did not originate on this cover, and has a fake "PAID" cancel, Fine to Very Fine appearance, extremely rare issue with only 17 reported in a recent survey, "Moser
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Hopedale Penny Post, 1849 (1¢) black on yellow (Scott 84L3), copy with four full margins at lower left of cover, which also bears Scott #11A tied with Milford, Ms. Feb 20 postmark; addressed to Westminster, Mass; local stamp is stained and the cover with small tear at top
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Wells Fargo & Co., Newspaper Stamp, 1883-88, blue (Scott 143LP9), appears uncancelled but struck and tied by faint violet straightline cancel on rebacked wrapper with part-printed address to Ogden agent of Wells Fargo for delivery by regular mail to Chicago, and additionally franked b
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1), the difficult pelure paper variety, with beautifully struck "US in octagon" carrier cancellation perfectly framing Washington's face; tiny sealed tear at top, Very Good to Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate. <
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1), pair, red arched "PAID" cancellations, fabulous horizontal pair, Pos. 2-3; exceedingly fresh and choice multiple with tremendous appeal; right stamp with faint vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black (Scott 10X2), unused without gum, attractive example of this woefully undervalued Provisional; a sound and attractive example with brilliant color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
Scott $725
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black (Scott 10X2a), complete sheet of 12, amazing full sheet that has survived these many years intact and that would be a wonderful addition to any specialist collection or exhibit, unused without gum; with creases and sma
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red grid cancel, spectacular showpiece with luxurious color and massive margins all around; an elite example of this popular stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,400.
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), neat manuscript and partial strike of French receiving handstamp, extremely handsome well-margined example with lively color, Extremely Fine, seldom encountered with foreign transit or receiving handstamps.
Scott $200 for manuscript c
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), right margin single, red grid cancels, massive margins all around; tiny internal tear at bottom, Extremely Fine centering.
Scott $375.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), black grid cancel, four full large margins all around; a couple minute corner tip creases, only mentioned for accuracy, otherwise Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate.
Scott $400.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), beautiful red grid cancellation, incredibly fresh, with razor-sharp impression; completely sound and quite attractive, Fine to Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott $375.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), four full margins, a little close at left; portions of adjoining stamps top and right, black grid cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $450.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), blue town postmark, four full margins with portion of adjoining stamp at left; tear at bottom right, light creases at top and lower left corners, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair, four clear margins, only slightly touching at top, red circular grid cancels, bright fresh color; a couple light creases, Fine to Very Fine appearance.
Scott $850.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), four clear margins, red grid cancel and light partial manuscript cancel at top, rich color; very light internal wrinkle, Very Fine centering.
Scott $800.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), gorgeous red cancellation, ample margins and brilliant fresh color; closed tear at bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $750.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), absolutely gorgeous blue town cancellation, phenomenal showpiece featuring incredible depth of color nicely complimented by the colored town postmark; equally balanced margins and dead-on perfect centering; this stamp has it all, Extremely Fine to Super
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), faintly struck red grid cancellation, ample margins all around; immaculate example with finely etched impression and dazzling color; a premium quality 10¢ 1847 issue, Very Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $800
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), extremely light red cancellation, astounding top quality example—as fresh and choice as the very day it was issued; flawless condition; tiniest of creases at lower left corner, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate for
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), faintly struck red grid cancellation, interesting plate variety printing, showing distinct vertical plate scratches running along the right margin; a sound and attractive example, Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), lightly struck red cancellation, bold color and sharp, clear impression; tiny thin spots, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $800.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, luxurious rich color and strong impression; tantalizing example in a quality seldom found, Extremely Fine to Superb, only 4,779 sold, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ <
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), margins clear all around, large left, right and bottom, without gum as issued; very light internal horizontal bend, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), four full margins, without gum as issued, gorgeous color; tiny hinge thin and small internal crease, Very Fine appearing, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (Scott 5A), position 6R1E, light black grid cancellation, with outstanding rich color and detailed impression; slight creasing, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, a delightful example of this incredibly rare stamp—considered the "best" position o
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia (Scott 6), position 94R4, beautifully struck light town cancellation, a striking example that is beyond comprehension; perfectly centered amid extra-large and balanced margins; with robust color and well-incised impression; in terms of sheer beauty, this
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), wonderful blue town cancellation, tremendous rich color complemented by the colored cancellation; generous margins on all sides; a desirable top-quality type II stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), neatly struck cancellations, three select type II stamps with colors ranging from bright blue to an intense rich shade; nice four-margined examples, Very Fine.
Scott $375.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), position 99R2, indistinct "Paid" in grid cancellation, very pleasing example of this incredibly rare type III stamp; considered to be the best example of type III; although the accompanying certificate states small defects, there is noth
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), great example of type showing massive break at top, rare as o.g. and sound, disturbed o.g., brilliant fresh example with ample margins, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded F-VF 75.
Scott $6,000.
Estimate $3,0
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), lightly struck black town cancellation, deep, saturated color; a well-margined example of this tough stamp; tiny hard-to-see tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, with 2014 Weiss certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $300 - 400. Sugges
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), boldly struck "Jul 8" cancellation resulting in minor paper penetration from the cancelling device, attractive type IIIa with luxurious rich color; small sealed tear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $800.
Estimate $
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), o.g., hinged (pencil mark on gum), extremely appealing, sound example with incredibly rich color; a very pleasing stamp with generous margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $725.
Estimate
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), black grid cancellation, absolutely phenomenal GEM QUALITY example featuring wide bottom sheet margin and boardwalk margins all around; Pos. 97L1L with warm rich color and tremendous appeal, Superb, with 2002 P.F.C. and 2009 P.S.E. certificate gr
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), vertical pair, lovely complementary blue cancel, slightly cutting in at left, full large margins on all other side; light diagonal crease on top stamp and light crease between stamps, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certific
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), vertical pair, both stamps with massive margins and portions of adjoining stamps at sides and bottom, o.g., hinged, lovely, Superb, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J.
SMQ $16,500.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. Suggested Bid
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), handsome selection of type IV's; seven choice singles plus one horizontal pair, neat black cancels; one with blue grid cancellation, very fresh and pleasing; couple insignificant flaws are of little consequence, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. <
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, types I & II (Scott 10, 10A), neat black or blue cancellations, two type I's and two type II's; all with true orange brown color; minor flaws, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $640.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), beautifully struck light blue c.d.s. cancels, gorgeous top-quality showpiece featuring warm rich color and huge boardwalk margins; a stunning example that would enhance any serious collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1999 P.F.C. and 20
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), position 98R6, with portions of adjacent stamp at top and left, black Alexandria, VA, Sep 6 c.d.s., a lovely, well-centered stamp with balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), deep and rich color with massive margins on all sides, with portions of adjoining stamps at top, right and bottom, an eye-catching World Class example with tremendous appeal, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), neat strikes of unobtrusive black town cancellation, ravishing, rich color; premium quality example; completely sound in all respects, Very Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $700.
Scott $675.
Esti
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), neat black New York Ocean mail cancellation, extraordinary deep shade, a choice well margined stamp; small thin spot and light creases, Very Fine appearance.
Scott $700.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1856, 5¢ red brown & 12¢ black (Scott 12, 17), neat black cancellations, attractive appearing four-margined examples; light toning and other minor flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $925.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1855, 10¢ green, type I, large die proof on India (Scott 13P1), rarely offered type I large die proof; reduced to stamp size as is almost always the case; phenomenal color and impression; very rare, Fine.
Scott $5,000.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), neat black town cancellation, deep color and strong impression; handsome type I stamp with four full margins, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), pen cancellation professionally removed, unused-appearing type I stamp with gleaming bright color; this could be considered the "poor man's" unused #13, as the stamp appears to be unused except when viewed under black light, Very Fi
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1855, 10¢ green, types I, II & III (Scott 13-15), phenomenal selection of the 10¢ 1855 issue; includes a choice example of type I, Scott #13 with 2010 PSE certificate (tiny sealed internal tear); along with a choice group of #14's, including three singles and a h
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), lightly struck town cancellation, captivating color and sharp, clear impression; a fabulous large-margined example in superior quality, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $300.
Scott $1
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), neat black grid and light red cancellations, desirable example featuring proof-like color on bright white paper; a fabulous large-margined stamp, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $165.
Estimate $250 - 350. Sugg
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), light black grid cancellation, striking top-quality example featuring boardwalk margins and radiating color; an elite stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1983 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
Scott $140.
Estimate $200 - 300. S
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 16), light black grid cancellation, handsome example of this tough stamp; intense color; two tiny thin spots, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 16), disturbed o.g., electrifying color and impression; as this type IV stamp is among the scarcest unused stamps in all of philately, this opportunity may not appear again for some time; finding a #16 with original gum is extremely difficult; this
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1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), o.g., small hinge remnant, extremely elusive unused type I stamp with warm, rich color; minor thin spot, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2008 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), slightly disturbed o.g., lovely example showing full type characteristics; reperforated at left, Fine to Very Fine appearing, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 1¢ blue, types I, II, IIIa & V (Scott 18//24), nice type study of the 1-cent 1857-61 issue; includes two type I's, Scott #18, a faintly cancelled type II, #20, that appears unused; three examples of the more difficult type IIIa's (#22), and two unused #24
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1857, 1¢ blue, type Ic (Scott 19b), "E" relief, neat black town cancellation, completely sound and choice example of this terribly difficult type Ic stamp, considered to be the "poor man's" #19; a handsome, well-margined stamp, Fine.
Scott $2,750.
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1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 11 or 12, o.g., sharp impression and brilliant color, exceptionally well centered; light creases and reperforated at left, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $900.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 4, position 7L, canceled light New Orleans town cancel, exceptionally fresh; upper right corner perf, which shows the defining guide dot, has a weak crease, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,250.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bi
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1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 2, extremely light town cancellation, beautiful color and superior centering; a prize example of this difficult stamp, Extremely Fine.
Scott $250.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), neat black town cancellation, decent example clearly showing type III characteristics; with sterling color and clear impression; small thin; trivial light wrinkle, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid
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1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), great example showing full type characteristics, with nice wide breaks at top and bottom, light face-free cancel; light facial scuffs, Very Fine centering, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggest
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), position 35L4, o.g., previously hinged, deep rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,200.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), plate 11, deep rich proof-like color; desirable well-centered example with extra-large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $900.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Sugges
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), manuscript cancel, luxurious color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $225.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), regummed, wonderfully fresh example of this rare unused type IV stamp, with finely etched impression; regumming covers thin spot, otherwise Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,250 for no gum.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggest
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), recut once at top and bottom, unused without gum, fabulous example in a quality rarely seen on this issue; a wonderful opportunity for the advanced collector to buy a GEM-quality example of this type IV stamp, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. cert
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), well-placed black town cancellation, select example in a quality unheard of on this issue; large, perfectly balanced margins including parts of adjacent stamps at left and right; tremendous color and strong impression; a true World Class GEM tha
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), lovely color and magnificent centering, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
Scott $900.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), nicely struck town cancellation, lively color and sharp impression; an exquisite example of type IV, Very Fine, seldom encountered this nice.
Scott $900.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), black circular grid cancel with second dater adjacent, a phenomenal stamp with the design absolutely perfectly centered; wide side margins really show off this beauty, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), premium-appearing group of 3, each with nicely struck black town cancellation, particularly well centered for this difficult issue; tiny hidden flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $525.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 3¢ rose, type II (Scott 25A), nicely placed black town cancellation, brilliant fresh color; a flawless example with lots of appeal, Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1857, 3¢ rose, type II (Scott 25A), rarely offered selection of four of these seldom-offered Type II stamps, one is an unused example, without gum with minor soiling; the other three are nice-appearing used examples with neat cancellations; a boatload of catalog value—perfe
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), attractive group of 6 singles along with an attractive block of 4, o.g., hinged, includes a 2007 PSE graded certificate for one of the better-centered singles, XF-90, with disturbed o.g.; a very desirable selection of fresh stamps, Fine to
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1857, 3¢ Type III/IV Study (Scott 26//26A), consisting of four #26 singles plus a pair, six #26A singles, and three #26 on covers; pair with Gonzales, TX, c.d.s.; blue circular grid cancel and stamp with guide dot; fresh and clean selection, please review, Fine to Very Fine.
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1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (Scott 27), neatly placed black town cancellation, completely sound and attractive example with warm, rich color, Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,450.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1857, 5¢ red brown, type I (Scott 28), unused without gum, awesome example of this red brown shade; with breathtaking color and choice centering; a wonderful opportunity for the serious collector looking for a nice example of this tough stamp; light vertical crease which is incon
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1857, 5¢ red brown, type I (Scott 28), faint trace of black cancellation barely visible, phenomenal red brown shade; a flawless and attractive example of this terribly difficult stamp; worth a strong bid, Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $5
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1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (Scott 28A), light face-free cancel, deep and vibrant example of this elusive shade; seldom encountered so well centered and completely sound, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
Scott $3,500.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
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1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (Scott 28A), neatly struck "New Orleans" town cancellation, distinct Indian red shade; a flawless example with phenomenal color, Fine, with 1973 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,500.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1859, 5¢ brown, type I (Scott 29), horizontal pair, lightly struck town cancellation, impressive multiple featuring rich color; completely sound in all respects, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-6
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1859-60, 5¢ brown, types I & II (Scott 29, 30A), lovely examples: the type I with "New Orleans" town cancellation, the type II with pretty red grid cancellation; trivial faults, otherwise Fine.
Scott $705.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), eye-catching red grid cancellations, seldom-seen used example of the valuable orange brown shade, Fine, much scarcer used than mint due to its short period of use, with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,375.
Estimate
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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), black PAID in lozenge cancel, among the finest known examples of this scarce used stamps, Extremely Fine, the only example at the grade of XF-90J, with only four others grading higher, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J. <
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1857, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 31), neat strike of partial black town cancellation, lovely example of this elusive type I stamp with excellent eye appeal; nice big margins and brilliant color; this stamp has it all, very attractive and completely sound, Fine to Very Fine, with 20
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1857, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 31), neatly struck black grid cancellation, completely sound and attractive example of this elusive type I stamp; with breathtaking fresh color and well-incised impression, Fine to Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
Est
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1857, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 31), very light town postmark, lovely face-free cancel; trivial nibbed perforations and perforation thin at top, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 10¢ green, types II, III & V (Scott 32//35), beautiful trio of the 10¢ 1857 issue, includes well-centered examples of #32, 33 and 35; couple tiny hidden flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $415.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 33), o.g., hinged (pencil mark on gum), desirable example of this seldom-offered o.g. example of type III; with beautiful color with lots of vim and vigor; horizontal crease along bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certifi
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1857, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 33), small part o.g., gorgeous fresh color; several creases, Very Fine centering, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $5,750.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1857, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 33), left sheet margin single tied on piece by black town and light blue oval "T. Lemmen Meyer, San Francisco" handstamp, wonderful well centered stamp with dazzling color, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $200.
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1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), position 76L1, light red grid cancellation, exceedingly fresh example of this stamp; nicely contrasted by the beautiful colored cancel; a wonderful #34 in completely sound condition, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,425.
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1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), position 76L1, town postmark, lovely recut example showing type characteristics at bottom; sealed tear at bottom left and reperforated at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $500 - 7
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1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), partial town postmark, great type IV characteristics with clear recuts at top; a few small perforation faults, generally Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), position 55L1—recut at bottom, neat black cancellation, handsome example with lively color; corner crease at bottom left, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,250 for Pos. 55L1.
Estimate $400 - 600. Sug
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1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), red Supplementary Mail cancellation, brilliant fresh stamp with rarely-seen postmark; sound and attractive, Fine to Very Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott $360.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), partial town postmark, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $300.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1857, 12¢ black, plate I & III, 24¢ gray lilac & 30¢ orange (Scott 36, 36B, 37, 38), attractive-appearing quartet, each selected for color, cancels and overall appearance; small faults, including #38 reperforated at right, generally Fine.
Scott $1,445.
Estim
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1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), two lovely appearing examples, neat grid cancellation, well-centered and fresh stamps, each with gorgeous deep rich color; reperforated at right and repaired, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, one with 2018 P.F. certificate & one with 2018 PSAG cer
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1859, 12¢ black, plate III (Scott 36B), o.g., hinged, unusually choice example with gorgeous centering; a great stamp well placed within its borders, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,200.
Scott $700
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1859, 12¢ black, plate III (Scott 36B), o.g., hinged, incredibly fresh and choice example with outstanding color of great intensity, Fine to Very Fine, with 1987 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
Scott $700.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1860, 30¢ orange (Scott 38), disturbed o.g. (pencil mark on gum), deep luxurious color on this tough stamp; short perforation at left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,900.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1860, 30¢ orange (Scott 38), partial "Paid" in large grid cancellation, warm rich color; a pleasing example with a pretty cancel, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $460.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), o.g., previously hinged, rich color and sharp impression; reperforated at top, centered Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), disturbed o.g., strong color and clear impression; a splendid example that is completely sound in all respects, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), o.g., hinged, wonderfully rich color; handsome well centered example; a single short perf along right side, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), part o.g., sharp impression and great color; tiny thin, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), unused without gum, flawless example with bold proof-like color; a marvelous example for the collector looking for a choice sound example, but not wanting to pay thousands for the pleasure, Fine.
Scott $1,200.
Estimate $600 - 800. Sugges
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), red grid cancellation, desirable example of this terribly difficult genuinely used stamp; sealed tear at upper right; lower right corner repaired, otherwise Fine, with 1999 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $10,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Sugg
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, premium-quality example with breathtaking color printed on clean white paper; a gorgeous 1875 Reprint, Extremely Fine, only 3,846 sold, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF
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1861, 3¢ brown rose, First Design (Scott 56), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome example with vivid color; now listed in Scott as #65-E15h, Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1861, 3¢ brown rose, First Design (Scott 56), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, except the bottom right stamp is never hinged, impressive example of this early classic block; now known (by Scott, at least) as #65-E15h; gorgeous color and razor-sharp impression, Fine, w
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1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), neatly struck town cancellation, tremendous top-quality example of this notoriously difficult stamp, which almost always comes faulty to one degree or another; the example offered here is surprisingly choice with fabulous color, Ver
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1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), bold segmented cork cancel, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200
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1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), unobtrusive black town cancel, impressive example of this tough stamp; flawless condition with gleaming rich color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid
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1861, 90¢ blue, First Design, plate proof on India (Scott 62P3), well-margined example with outstanding color; tiny shallow thin spot in the hinge area—very typical of this paper, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $375.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-
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1861, 1¢-90¢, plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4//78P4), extraordinary group of 12, including Scott #63P4, 65P4, 68P4-72P4, 73P4a, 74P4, 76P4-78P4; this handsome group features both shades of the 24-cent, along with a choice 74P4—the scarlet shade; this fabulous offering
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1861, 1¢-90¢, plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4//78P4), attractive group of ten different card proofs; includes #63P4, 65P4, 68P4-69P4, 71P4-72P4, 73P4a, and 76P4-78P4; astounding colors on each and every example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $535.
Estimate
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1861, 1¢ blue through 90¢ blue (Scott 63//72), nice examples of the 1861 issue, includes #63, 64b rose pink, 65 unused with o.g., and 67-72; a handsome selection with desirable neat or colored cancellations; small faults, #67 is repaired, generally Fine.
Scott $2,295
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1861, 1¢ through 30¢ (Scott 63//78a), includes #63 unused disturbed o.g., 63 used, 68-71, 76, 78 and 78a; couple with better postmarks; small faults, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,840.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1861, 1¢ through 30¢ (Scott 63//78b), includes #63, 68-71, 75-78 and 78b; each selected for neatly struck or fancy cancellations; a couple with minor hidden flaws, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,175.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1861, 1¢ through 30¢ (Scott 63//78b), includes #63, 68-71, 75-76, 78, 78a and 78b; nicely centered with wonderfully rich colors throughout; a few small faults, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,415.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 3¢ rose, with New York, NY, Shield with Circular Frame fancy cancel (Scott 65), strong partial strike, Fine to Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno PS-FC 45.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 3¢ rose (Scott 65), blue (PA)ID & red "6" cancels, Fine, a rare two-color cancel.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), beautiful strike of eye-catching red grid cancellation, among the finest examples we've ever had the pleasure to offer at public auction; well-margined and near-perfect centering; they just don't come better than this, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P
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1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), neat red grid cancellation, lovely example with radiating color and beautiful centering; reperforated at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $810.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), black target cancellation, appealing stamp with radiating color; minor crease at bottom left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $750.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 5¢ olive yellow (Scott 67b), blue Baltimore cancels, wonderful example of this difficult rare olive yellow shade; reperforated at top, small repair at top left and vertical crease at bottom, otherwise Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,780.
Estimate $
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1861, 5¢ through 24¢ (Scott 69//78), includes #69 (2), 70 (2), 76 (4) and 78 (3); a very pleasing and attractive group with plenty of value to be found; a few small faults here and there, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,320.
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1861, 24¢ steel blue (Scott 70b), unused without gum, among the most pleasing examples of this incredibly scarce unused steel blue shade we have ever had the pleasure to offer; beautifully centered with awesome rich color; tiny laminated thin at top left is very difficult to dete
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1861, 24¢ violet (Scott 70c), pretty pastel blue cancellation, exceptionally fresh example of the violet shade; with strong color nicely complimented by the colored cancel; much nicer than normally encountered; light vertical crease; tiny thin at top right, otherwise Fine to Very
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1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), o.g., hinge remnant (tiny pencil mark on gum), scarce original gum stamp featuring sumptuous color and clear impression, Fine.
Scott $2,600.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), interesting freak with vertical perforation shift downwards, quartered cork cancel; several creases, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $200.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 90¢ pale blue (Scott 72a), neat black grid cancellation, tremendous example of this seldom-offered and often misidentified pale blue shade; a completely sound top-quality example with extra-large margins; worth much more than its modest SMQ value of $625, Very Fine, wit
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1861, 90¢ blue (Scott 72), circle-of-V's and red cancels, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $700.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), black grid cancellation, tremendous top-quality Black Jack with beautiful color of great intensity; simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F.C. and 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $250.
Scott $55.
Estima
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1863-67, 2¢ black, study group (Scott 73, 87, 93), comprising #73 (22), 87 (5) and 93 (14), all with fancy blue cancels, many well centered; some small faults, Very Good to Very Fine centering.
Scott $3,372.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested B
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), 37 copies with different geometric grid or town cancels, a lovely arrangement with some better looking individual stamps; some small faults, Very Good to Very Fine centering.
Scott $2,035.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), outstanding group of ten, nine singles plus one on cover; a nice array of better cancellations; a few trivial flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $570.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color plate proof on card (Scott 74TC4), shaved, gummed and perforated, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $150.
Estimate $100 - 150. Suggested Bid $100-150
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1862, 5¢ red brown (Scott 75), light red cancellation, eye-arresting color and well-incised impression; a fabulous example of the red brown shade, Fine to Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $485.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $525.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), vertical block of 6, o.g., hinge remnants (2 stamps at center never hinged), uniquely appealing multiple with phenomenal fresh color; the center two stamp may be the only known never hinged examples of this issue, Very Good to Fine, with
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), black bar and red transit cancels, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,350.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), boldly placed segmented cork cancellation, splendid top-quality example featuring deep, rich color and especially huge margins; simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $875.
Scott $
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1866, 15¢ black (Scott 77), o.g., hinged, impeccably fresh example of this notoriously difficult unused stamp—especially when found with fresh full original gum; a wonderful opportunity for any advanced collector, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott
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1863, 24¢ gray (Scott 78b), o.g., hinge remnant, desirable example of this scarce mint stamp; excellent centering; trivial toned spots; reperforated at right; and faint horizontal crease at bottom which is difficult to see, otherwise Very Fine, with 2017 Crowe certificate.
Sc
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1863, 24¢ blackish violet (Scott 78c), neatly struck segmented cork cancellation, a flawless example of this incredibly rare and often misidentified blackish violet shade, with awesome color—an eye-catching stamp printed on clean white paper; as this stamp is seldom found c
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (Scott 83), unused without gum, impressive example of this seldom offered unused C grill; brilliant fresh color; reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine, with 1991 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,150.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (Scott 83), black grid cancellation, strong color; a pleasing example in flawless condition, Fine, with 1982 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill & 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85//85B), nice 3¢ D grill with segmented cork cancellation, along with a 2¢ Z grill with manuscript cancellation; valuable stamps available for a fraction of their catalogue value; small faults, otherwise Fine. (page)
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), part o.g., well-impressed example of this difficult mint grill, Very Good, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $17,500.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), fancy blue geometric cancellation, phenomenal Z grill with an unbelievable cancellation; as this issue is normally found with a heavy black killer postmark, the example offered here is a true condition rarity deserving placement in a collecti
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1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (Scott 85E), well-impressed grill with clear horizontal grill points; tiny thin speck at top of grill, Very Good, with 1971 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $2,400.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1867, E. grills, 1¢-15¢ complete (Scott 86-91), premium group of the difficult E grills, including an extra 3¢ value showing double grill; lovely selection with neatly placed cancellations; a couple with small flaws, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,935. (page)
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (Scott 86), unused without gum, flawless example of this terribly elusive E grill; seldom encountered so choice—especially with the outstanding rich color that this example possesses, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
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1867, 10¢ green, E. grill (Scott 89), light black cancellation, extraordinary GEM-quality example featuring boardwalk margins and mouth-watering rich color; an elite stamp that would please the most quality-conscious collector, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certifi
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1867, 15¢ black, E. grill (Scott 91), o.g., hinged, fresh-to-the-market top-quality example of this scarce 15¢ E grill; exuberant color and unusually large margins; a great stamp that's beyond description, Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $12,500. <
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1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), quartered cork cancel, handsome example featuring generous margins and luxurious color, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $450.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1867, 1¢ & 3¢-30¢, F. grills (Scott 92//100), impressive and valuable selection of 1867 F grills; includes #92 and 94-100; all neatly cancelled except #96 which has an expertly removed cancellation and appears to be unused at first glance; a few small faults, generally
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), o.g., hinged, sharp impression, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $400.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), neat crossroads cancellation, a most impressive grilled Black Jack with electrifying color and perfectly proportioned margins; a heart-pounding showpiece that will be the highlight of any great collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, accordin
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), 29 copies with various geometric or grid cancels; some small faults, Very Good to Very Fine centering.
Scott $1,595.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), barely discernible cancellation, extremely good-looking example of this tough grilled stamp; appears to be unused at first glance, Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (Scott 96), regummed, well-margined with radiating color; much nicer than normally encountered; barely visible corner crease at top left when dipped in fluid, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $825 for no gum.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggest
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1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (Scott 96), block of 4, unused without gum, wonderfully fresh and choice multiple with vivid color, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $26,000 as o.g. block of four.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000. Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), unused without gum, scarce mint grill within balanced margins; tiny imperceptible thin speck in grill, otherwise Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, "very thin paper" variety (Scott 97 var.), fancy leaf cancellation, awesome example with a great cancel; beautifully centered with warm, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 A.P.S. cert. and 2016 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90<
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), neat black cancellation, decent example of this terribly elusive used stamp; seldom found completely sound and choice like this, Fine to Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $600 - 800. Sugges
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (Scott 100), unused without gum, absolutely gorgeous example of this rarely-offered unused stamp; dazzling color printed on clean white paper; centering for this issue is about as nice as anyone could ever hope for, Fine to Very Fine, you can count o
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (Scott 100), absolutely gorgeous red cork cancellation, lively rich shade; a premium example with a phenomenal cancel; the vast majority of used examples being offered on the market have heavy black cancellations, so finding a used #100 with an eye-catc
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill, double grill (Scott 100 var.), black cancellation, impressive example of this extremely elusive double grill variety, showing widely displaced grill impressions, Fine, with 1998 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $1,650.
Estimate $400 - 600. Sug
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), unused without gum, exceedingly fresh example with crisp, clear color; a flawless stamp that is seldom found unused, Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott $5,500.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), black cork cancel, absolutely phenomenal GEM-quality example of this difficult grilled stamp; big beautiful margins and ravishing rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate and 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), lightly struck black cancellation, premium example of this difficult grilled issue; an elite example with radiating color and clearly defined impression; so often this issue is found with heavy, obliterating cancels; finding an example with s
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), neatly struck black cancellation, awesome appearing 90¢ grilled with vibrant color on bright white paper; a great-looking stamp with incredible centering; trace of "tiny" perforation tear at top right is unnoticeable without high
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), light black cancellation, nicely centered example with delightful color; a pretty stamp; nibbed corner perforation along upper left corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $300
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101); diagonal crease, shorter perforation at left, tiny tear and thin speck, Fine, difficult to find this nice.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101); tiny thins and reperforated at several sides, Fine appearance.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ brown red (Scott 104), unused without gum, bold proof-like color; handsome example of this elusive Re-issue; pulled perforation at lower right, otherwise Very Fine, only 465 sold, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,700.
Est
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 10¢ green (Scott 106), o.g., previously hinged, desirable example of this elusive 1875 Re-issue, with tremendous margins, lovely proof-like color and wonderful overall freshness, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, among the choicest of the mere 451 e
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet (Scott 109), o.g., never hinged, amazing stamp with beautiful color and sharp proof-like impression on bright white fresh paper; how this stamp has survived the last 143 years in this remarkable mint state is hard to fathom; a uniq
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet (Scott 109), o.g., previously hinged, impeccably fresh well-centered stamp with sterling color and crystal-clear impression; seldom found so choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 346 sold; this stamp is one of two examples a
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1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 112P4-122P4, 129P4), impressive group of ten different values; includes #112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4 and 129P4; each with old-time hinge remaining on back, Very Fine.
Scott $1,015.
Estimate $500 - 750
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1869 Pictorials, 1¢-24¢ plus 1¢ re-issue (Scott 112//133), exceptionally beautiful selection of ten values; includes #112-120 and an unused no gum example of #133; the #114 is a spectacular JUMBO accompanied by 2016 P.S.E. certificate which mentions a single short perfo
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1869, 10¢ Eagle, Shield & Flags essay, in orange (Scott 116-E4), die on India, die sunk on card, thin shading lines behind "States", die-sunk on card neatly reduced to 92 x 102 mm, with National Bank Note Co. N.Y. imprint and colorless embossed seal,
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1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, exhibition-quality multiple with the best centering you'll ever see on a #117 block, Very Fine, a true condition rarity with incredibly rich color, with 1968 P.F. certificate and 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), unused without gum, nice-appearing example of the seldom-offered unused type I stamp; reperforated along left and bottom margins; trivial gun soaks in corners, otherwise Fine, with 2013 Weiss certificate.
Scott $3,250.
Estim
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,150.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), beautiful rosette cancellation, brilliantly fresh stamp with sharp, clear impression, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $800.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (Scott 119), unused without gum, desirable top-quality example of this elusive unused stamp; with breathtaking colors as fresh as the day it was printed; an extremely handsome fault-free stamp that will please the lucky collector who bids high enou
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, center inverted (Scott 119b), great color and impression with vignette-free cancel, extra-light cancellation, exceedingly fresh and handsome example that would enhance any advanced U.S. collection, Fine centering, 103 examples are known to exis
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1869, 24¢ green & violet, center inverted (Scott 120b), normally the violet vignettes can get a little washed out, but the purple color of this stamp is deep and luminous, rare this well centered and fault-free; Scott notes most examples have faults and their values are fo
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), unused without gum, fresh and affordable example of this scarce unused 1869 Pictorial; tiny faults showing only in fluid; faint purple stain in right margin, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 Weiss certificate.
Scott $1,45
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine, without grill (Scott 121a), unused without gum, wonderfully fresh and choice example with distinctively rich colors associated with these without-grill 1869 varieties; natural inclusion above eagle's neck should not be considered a fault, Fine
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), lovely centering with nice large margins, unused without gum, exceedingly fresh and choice top-quality example, Extremely Fine, unpriced in SMQ as XF 90J, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $6,500 a
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), unused without gum, worthwhile example with well-incised impression; breathtaking fresh colors; seldom encountered both in completely sound and affordable condition, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $3,750.
Estimate $1,000 - 1
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), neatly struck light black cancellation, one the most impressive used 90¢ Pictorials available to collectors; a beautifully centered stamp with astounding, deep rich color printed on clean white paper; this stamp would be an eye-catching
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), fancy radial geometric cancellation, attractive example of this popular stamp; seldom found with a fancy cancel; tiny crease along bottom left corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,700.
Estimat
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), neatly placed segmented cork cancellation, decent example of this popular 90¢ Lincoln; with eye-arresting color; small thin spot in the grill area, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggeste
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), lovely key value; small thins and light creases, Fine to Very Fine centering.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ brown (Scott 124), o.g., previously hinged, among the most impressive examples obtainable; beautifully centered with brightly emblazoned color, Extremely Fine, one of seven at this grade; only six others grade higher according to P.S.E.'s p
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue (Scott 125), unused without gum, handsome-appearing example of this scarce 1875 Re-issue; breathtaking color and sharp impression; short perforation at bottom and small thin spot, otherwise Fine, only 1,406 reportedly sold, with 2017 P
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), o.g., previously hinged, lovely bright color; tiny black marks at top left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,750.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), lightly struck Registry cancellation, beautiful example of this scarce 1875 Pictorial Re-issue; among the most pleasant appearing example obtainable; reperforated at bottom; faint horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine, only 2
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 10¢ yellow (Scott 127), five-point star cancellation, unusually fancy cancel on an 1875 Re-issue; lovely example with intense color; small thin spot; trivial crease along top right corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 1,947 sold, with 199
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), traces of o.g., a flawless top-quality example of this scarce 1875 Re-issue; proof-like color on bright white paper—scarce thus, Very Fine, only 1,584 reportedly sold, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,2
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, type III (Scott 129), unused without gum, exemplary top-quality example with strong color and detailed impression; simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, only 1,981 sold, with 1976 P.F.C. and 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, type III (Scott 129), neatly struck duplex cancellation, fabulous example with bold proof-like colors and boardwalk margins; this fresh-to-market stamp has tremendous appeal, Fine to Very Fine, only 1,981 sold, with 1991 P.F.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ green & violet (Scott 130), o.g., hinged, flawless example with eye-arresting color; a worthwhile 1875 Re-issue with excellent presence, Fine to Very Fine, only 2,091 sold, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate &
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ green & violet (Scott 130), rich proof-like color and impression, o.g., hinged, flawless example of this tough stamp, Very Fine, only 2,091 sold, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggeste
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ green & violet (Scott 130), neat black cancellation, handsome top quality Re-issue with dazzling colors printed on clean white paper; a great stamp, Very Fine, only 2,091 sold, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), o.g., previously hinged, impressive example with alluring rich colors and excellent centering, Very Fine, only 1,535 sold, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,0
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), disturbed o.g., wonderfully fresh and choice example with remarkable deep, rich colors; trace of trivial corner crease, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 1,535 sold.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate &#
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), beautifully struck Registry cancellation, big, beautiful margins and electrifying colors; among the most impressive top-quality examples imaginable, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 1,535 sold.
Scot
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 132), traces of o.g., gorgeous proof-like color; handsome well-margined example of this popular Re-issue, Fine to Very Fine, only 1,356 sold, with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,750.
Estimate $1,500
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 132), neat black cancellation, outstanding-appearing example of this seldom-offered used Re-issue; incredible depth of color; a tough stamp to find in any condition; closed tear at top center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, <
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1869 (1880 Re-issue), 1¢ buff (Scott 133), black cork cancellation, premium-quality example in flawless condition; choice centering and rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 5,000 sold, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $550.
Estimate $250 -
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1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), neat black cancellation, extremely fresh and beautifully centered; corner perforation crease at top right, otherwise Very Fine, a difficult stamp with great appeal.
Scott $800.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-
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1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill (Scott 140), black cancellation, premium-quality example with easily identifiable grill; a wonderfully fresh and choice stamp that is seldom found completely fault-free, Fine to Very Fine, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,500.
Est
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1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill (Scott 140), black cork cancellation, attractive example of this rarity; clearly defined grill; a most attractive example of this tough stamp; expert repairs, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,500.
Estima
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), disturbed o.g., fabulous color and impression; clearly embossed grill; reperforated at top (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise Fine, a major rarity missing from even the most advanced U.S. collections, with
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), neat cork cancellation, handsome example with incredible depth of color; flawless high-quality stamp with easily discernible grill, Fine to Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggeste
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill (Scott 142), well-placed black crossroads cancellation, phenomenal GEM-quality example of this extremely rare grilled stamp; wonderfully well centered with generous margins and astounding fresh color, Extremely Fine, among the nicest obtainable examp
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1870, 30¢ black, H. grill (Scott 143), neat black cork cancellation, extraordinary example of this notoriously difficult grilled stamp; jet-black color and clearly etched impression; this beauty has a full and easily identifiable grill - scarce thus; a wonderful opportunity for a
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1870, 30¢ black, H. grill (Scott 143), unobtrusive red cancel; tiny thin spot and reperforated at right, Very Good to Fine, a difficult stamp, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,875.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1870, 30¢ black, H. grill (Scott 143), faint trace of black cancellation, attractive-appearing stamp; clearly visible grill - rare thus; 10mm crease/tear along right side, otherwise Fine, despite the tear, a lovely example of this scarce stamp, with 2012 Weiss certificate.
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1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 144), neatly struck cancellation, enormous margins for this issue; an extremely fresh example with fantastic color; reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 144), impressive face-free cancellation, extremely handsome example of this tough stamp; intense color and clear impression; easily identifiable grill; reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $600 - 800
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1870, 2¢ red brown, partial I. grill (Scott 135A), o.g., previously hinged, lovely well-impressed grill variety, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1870, 6¢ carmine, I. grill (Scott 137A), neatly struck black grid cancellation, brilliant color and clearly defined I grill; a flawless example, Fine, with older 2000 A.P.S. certificate which did not differentiate I grills from H grills, just calling this stamp #137.
Scott &#
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1871, 7¢ vermilion, I. grill (Scott 138A), with a lovely NYFM cancel; reperforated at top and left, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1870, outstanding group of ten different ungrilled values (Scott 145//155), nice cancellations on each, except #152 which looks unused, but has had cancellation expertly removed; a few trivial flaws, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,203.
Estimate $300 - 400. Sugge
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1870, 2¢ red brown (Scott 146), o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $800.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1870, 10¢ brown (Scott 150), regummed, extremely fresh and choice example, Fine to Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $800 for no gum.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1870, 12¢ dull violet (Scott 151), unused without gum, awesome example of this terribly difficult stamp; choice centering and crisp impression; this stamp has it all; well worth a serious bid, Fine to Very Fine, with 1988 and 2015 P.F. certificates, the latter graded F-VF 75.
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1870, 12¢ dull violet (Scott 151), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, an extraordinary top-quality multiple with tremendous eye appeal; bright and fresh impression, great centering for this issue; without question, the finest remaining intact multiple, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.
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1870, 12¢ dull violet (Scott 151), segmented cork cancellation, outstanding top-quality example with beautifully fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $500.
Scott $210.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $4
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1870, 15¢ bright orange (Scott 152), unused without gum, handsome well-centered stamp with tantalizing color; reperforated at right (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine, with clear 1969 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,300.
Estimate $
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1870, 24¢ purple (Scott 153), unused without gum, absolutely gorgeous top-quality example featuring exemplary color and clear impression; as pretty as they come, Fine to Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott $600.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1870, 24¢ purple (Scott 153), fabulous red NYFM cancellation, extraordinary GEM-quality stamp with a spectacular cancel; a stunning showpiece, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $625.
Scott $235.
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1870, 30¢ black (Scott 154), black cork cancel, big broad margins; a most impressive top quality stamp, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $650 XF 90.
Scott $300.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1870, 30¢ black (Scott 154), neat black cancellation, tremendous top quality example with finely detailed impression; quite elusive in this condition, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $300.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1870, 90¢ carmine (Scott 155), light black cancellation, awesome example of this terribly difficult 90¢ Perry from the National Printing; equally balanced margins and smashing rich color; this is a tremendous stamp that would greatly enhance any top-quality collection, Extre
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1870, 90¢ carmine (Scott 155), bold grid cancellation, a handsome example with rich color and razor-sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a true condition rarity, with 1984 and 2017 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $750.
Scott $325.
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1870, 90¢ carmine (Scott 155), lightly struck circle-of-wedges cancellation, outstanding 90¢ Perry with luscious color and detailed impression; seldom encountered in this remarkable state, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $75
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1873, choice group of issues (Scott 156//166), includes #156-158, 159 (3), 160-162 and 165-166; eye-catching well-placed fancy cancellations; a few small faults not readily obvious, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $733.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $25
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1873, 10¢ brown (Scott 161), unused without gum, brilliant fresh example with crisp, clear impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott $250.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), o.g., hinged, delightful top-quality example of this terribly difficult mint stamp; breathtaking color and impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1999 and 2016 P.F. certificates.
Scott $2,200.
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000.
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), partly disturbed o.g., bold proof-like color, a very attractive-appearing stamp; upper right corner expertly repaired, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2007 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $2,200.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bi
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1873, 15¢ yellow orange (Scott 163), disturbed o.g., luxurious, rich color; a handsome example of this terribly elusive stamp, which is rarely found in flawless sound condition, Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $60
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1873, 15¢ yellow orange, vertically ribbed paper (Scott 163 var.), unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, carries a 50% premium in Scott for o.g., with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $675.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (Scott 166), o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fresh example of this handsome 90-cent Perry; natural printing ink staining in top margin should not be considered a fault, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $350 - 500. Sug
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (Scott 166), neat duplex cancellation, supreme top-quality example of this tough stamp; brightly emblazoned color; quite scarce when found so choice, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $625.
Scott $275
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1875, a dozen attractive issues (Scott 178//191), the mint stamps include a wonderful-appearing #178 unused (regummed), an o.g. #184, and an o.g. #189 with clear Bill Weiss certificate (although the stamp is reperforated at top and right); used stamps include #182-188
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