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Confederate States, Barnwell Court House, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black (Scott 123XU1), mostly clear strike with boxed PAID on cover to Rev. Iveson L. Brookes, Hamburg[h], S.C.; slight damp stain at upper left, Fine to Very Fine. An excellent example of this r
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Confederate States, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue (Scott 18XU1), postmarked matching blue Sep 3 Columbia c.d.s., addressed to "W. H. Chapman, Spartanburg 'PO', SC" with the instruction "Spartanburg PM please forward by daily mail&#
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), lovely horizontal pair tied on 1850 folded letter to Oshawa, Canada West, by red grid cancellations and matching "New York, Feb 14" datestamp; with "Queenston, U.C., Feb 16, 1850" transit datestamp, manuscript "Prepaid to the line
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), tied by blue Philadelphia PA c.d.s., on folded lettersheet, addressed to Frederick City MD, personal letter, stamp has three full margins and sheet margin at right, Very Fine, an attractive gem for your collection.
Scott $450.
Estimate &#
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), canceled by blue circular grid with matching Buffalo NY fancy oval c.d.s., on folded lettersheet addressed to Westfield NY, stamp with four ample margins; edge flaws, Very Fine.
Scott $450.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), canceled by blue circular grid with matching Philadelphia PA c.d.s., on folded lettersheet addressed to Frederick City MD, stamp with three margins, in at bottom, Very Fine.
Scott $450.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), four covers, nice range of shades, includes 5¢ tied by red numeral "5" on outer folded lettersheet to Frederick MD, three folded lettersheets have 5¢ tied by blue number "5" to Frederick Town MD, all with blue Baltimore MD c
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1847, 5¢ gray brown (Scott 1a), with margins all around and sheet margin at right, tied by two strikes of red circular grid with matching "Boston 5/1 Aug" town cancel, on folded letter sheet addressed to Portsmouth NH, personal letter, Very Fine, with a 1991 & 2018 P.F. c
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), tied by blue Philadelphia PA c.d.s., on folded lettersheet addressed to Columbus GA, business letter, four ample margins; vertical filefold, Very Fine.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), tied by blue cancel with matching Philadelphia PA c.d.s., on folded lettersheet addressed to Hamilton GA, business letter, just touches at top & bottom; vertical filefold, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested B
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), tied by New York c.d.s. on cover addressed to Killingworth CT with manuscript "Circular, advertisement on backflap for Kiggins & Kellogg Wholesale booksellers NYC, NY; light stain upper left, Fine to Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I (Scott 10), two singles tied by circular grid with indistinct c.d.s., on outer folded letter sheet addressed to Frederick Md, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $410.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1851-58, 3¢ Washington (Scott 11//26), over 150 covers with 1851-1857 3¢ franking, includes #11 strip of three to Frederick County, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad corner ad cover with matching letterhead, Blood's Penny Post handstamp, #26 with right selvedge with guideline, e
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), clear to large margins, tiny corner crease, tied by New Orleans c.d.s. on 1865 folded letter to Bordeaux, France by the Steamer "Asia" via New York and London; name of addressee cut out, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,600.
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1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 18, 24), 6 covers, with single on folded letter sheet to Baltimore, uncanceled single on cover to Munsville, single on printed notice to Baltimore, single tied by Quaker cancel to printed fire insurance brochure, vertical strip of three tied by Pittsb
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1857, 5¢ red brown, type I & 10¢ green, type III (Scott 28, 33), single of the 5¢ plus strip of four of the 10¢ (paying triple the U.S.-to-France rate of 15¢ per ¼-ounce via French Mail) on 1858 folded letter addressed to Bordeaux; stamps
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1857, 5¢ bright red brown, type I (Scott 28b), vertical strip of 3, tiny corner crease, tied by two New Orleans c.d.s.s, Jul 29, 1858, on folded letter to Nantes, France by French packet via New York and Paris.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
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1857, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 33), horizontal strip of five, tied by New York town cancels, paying 5 times the U.S.-to-Canada rate of 10¢, on amber court house cover addressed to Berlin Canada West, red straightline "UNITED STATES PAID" and manuscript "50"
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1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), strips of three on three covers, includes strip pen canceled with Oyster Bay NY c.d.s. on cover to Deering NH, strip tied by Albany NY c.d.s. on allover design for State of New York to Munsville NY, and a strip canceled by "Paid" with "Rural
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1861, 3¢ pale pink (Scott 64), tied by Burlington VT c.d.s. on cover addressed to Fort Kent ME, Very Fine, with 1975 A.P.E.X. certificate.
Scott $775.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), tied by Albany NY c.d.s. on allover ad cover for State of New York Department of Public Works, addressed to Munnsville NY; stamp with short perf at top, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $775.
Estimate $500 - 750. Sugge
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1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), tied by Terryville NY c.d.s. on cover addressed to Munnsville NY, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), tied by Vernon Centre NY c.d.s. on cover addressed to Munnsvile NY; lower right corner missing, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $775.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink (Scott 64a), tremendously well centered pigeon blood pink with true color, neatly tied on 1861 cover to South Newbury, Vt. by beautiful strike of "Freeport, Ill, Sep. 13, 1861" c.d.s.; small tear to the back of the cover - an inconsequential fla
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1861, 10¢ yellow green (Scott 68), horizontal strip of six of the 10¢ and a horizontal pair of 3¢ rose (#65)—for a total 66¢ postage affixed; manuscript 1864 cancels, on cover addressed "In care of the American Consul" to (page)
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), 13 covers, some better includes #73 on Clarion IA cover, 73 with guide arrow at right, pair with blue target & town cancel, 73 straddle copy & 63 with "Paid" cancels, 73 on 1866 printed price list, 73 on Alabama printed bankruptcy notice, mixed
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1863, 5¢ brown (Scott 76), horizontal pair, very faintly cancelled in blue, at lower left of orange cover addressed to Quebec, Canada, with matching double-circle Portsmouth VA postmark at upper right of the cover and numeral "20" at the upper left; proper backstamps; cov
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, vertical bisect, used as part of 3¢ rate (Scott 93a), with right vertical bisect as part of horizontal pair, pen cancelled, with manuscript 'New London/Jan 23", addressed to Gettysburg PA; bisect with corner creases and pulled perf, Fine to
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1873, 10¢ brown (Scott 161), tied by fancy pinwheel cancel, with U.S. Shanghai Postal Agcy handstamp and San Francisco transit, addressed to Frederick City MD, with blue backstamp on reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1875, 5¢ blue (Scott 179), canceled by fancy radial geometric, with U.S. Shanghai Postal Agcy handstamp and San Francisco transit, addressed to Frederick City MD; roughly opened at right, mild edge toning, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bi
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (Scott 209), horizontal strip of five, strip of four and single stamp (formerly a block of 10, stamps in a deep shade approaching the black brown shade) of the 10¢, plus a strip of three 5¢ Garfield's, all tied by target cancels
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1883, 4¢ blue green, horizontal bisect (Scott 211 var.), tied by Portland ME duplex, to hotel corner ad cover addressed to Boston MA, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1909, 2¢ Alaska-Yukon, imperf (Scott 371), two "Wagner" covers franked with plate blocks of six; top cover with block tied to Special Delivery cover by Memphis Tenn duplexes; lower cover (Registered) with stamps cancelled by violet Minnesota Junction, WI four-bar
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1909, 2¢ Hudson-Fulton (Scott 372), among the most beautiful and ornate exhibition covers you'll ever see; this stunning Hudson-Fulton souvenir from the exhibition is an eye-catching showpiece; to Paris, France, with "Madison Square Sta., N.Y., Oct. 15, 1909
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Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (Scott C13), real photo postcard of Graf Zeppelin in flight with two biplanes following, with 65¢ tied by indistinct flag cancel, reverse has red South American flight in red, purple diamond First Round the World flight cachet, addressed to R
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Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (Scott C15), uncanceled over Varick St. Sta. N.Y. postmark (it is likely the stamp did not originate on cover), on large legal size air mail envelope with appropriate first Europe Pan-America round flight and red Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin
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Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red (Scott K9), also 4¢ (K2) & 2¢ (K1) lightly cancelled on registered cover from Shanghai to Scotia NY, purple registered boxed and straight line; small tear K2 bottom left, Very Fine.
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Navy Dept., 1873, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott O37), tied by purple cancel with matching Washington DC c.d.s. on four covers, all addressed to Philadelphia, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1), unused without gum, warm rich color; elusive unused stamp; small corner crease at lower right; tiny 0.6mm tear in bottom margin, otherwise Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $250 - 350.
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (Scott 9X1), blue cancellation, warm rich color; small thin spot, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $475.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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Providence, R.I., 5¢-10¢ brown carmine, plate proof on card (Scott 10X1TC4c, 10X2TC4c), complete sheet of 12, with 5¢ in eleven positions and one 10¢ at top right, hinged on reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,200.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggeste
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, se-tenant (Scott 10X2a), combination pair, o.g., hinged, remarkably fresh and choice top quality multiple showing full wide selvage at top and right sides; incredible color and clearly etched impression; a true condit
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1847, 5¢ trial color proof (Scott 1TC1b), with cross hatching, premium quality trial color proof; gorgeous rich blue shade, Extremely Fine.
Scott $800.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), pretty blue cancellation, marvelous well margined stamp with ravishing rich color; simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2001 P.F.C. and 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,400.
Scott $390.
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue cork cancellation, brilliant fresh top quality example with radiating color and nicely balanced margins on all sides; simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $650.
Scott $35
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red circular grid cancel, four full large margins all around with captivating deep rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott $350.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red circular grid cancel, four large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $350.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue numeral "5" rate marking, brilliant color and clearly etched impression; extremely handsome example, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $415.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), left margin single, red circular grid cancel, wide margins all around, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott $375.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), pretty red cancellation, vibrant rich color and ample margins on all sides, Very Fine.
Scott $350.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), left sheet margin single, red grid cancels, full margins all around, Very Fine.
Scott $375.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), light red grid along with numeral cancellations, premium quality example of the terribly elusive dark brown shade; a flawless example with deeply saturated color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), left margin single, red grid cancel, full margins all around, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF 80 and 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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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 Fine centering.
Scott $800.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), blue unframed circular grid cancel, four full large margins, Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $725.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), lovely light red grid cancellation, wide margins and beautiful rich shade; a flawless top quality example with excellent eye appeal, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,225.
Scot
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1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), blocks of 4, eye catching multiples with wonderfully fresh colors; hinge remnants on reverse; blocks are seldom offered at public auction; 4P4 with trivial thin spot along the top edge
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, desirable example of this terribly difficult reproduction of 1875 with pristine fresh color, Very Fine, only 4,779 sold, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $800
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, incredibly fresh example with glorious rich color and finely etched impression, Very Fine, only 4,779 sold, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Sug
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, fabulous deep dark color; a handsome example of this 1875 reproduction in flawless condition with excellent eye appeal, Very Fine, only 3,883 sold in 1875, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott &
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, exquisite example of this popular stamp; bold rich color and finely detailed impression, Very Fine, only 3,883 sold, with 1978 Friedl and 2018 PF certificates.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), horizontal strip of 9, positions 92L2-100L2, margins clear to cut into, circular grid cancels; left stamp with a tear and diagonal crease, right stamp with a small crease.
Scott $1,275+.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Catalogu
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), red grid cancel, sharp color and impression with lovely complimentary cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $2,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), sharp example with deep rich color showing full type characteristics, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
Scott $800.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), unobtrusive town postmark, three large margins, showing great type characteristics, only slightly cutting in at bottom, Fine to Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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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, Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $800.
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), o.g., previously hinged, deep rich color with full large margins all around, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $3,500.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bi
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), rich lavish color with sharp details within pleasing over-sized margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $925.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), vertical pair, well placed blue town cancellations of "Cincinnati, Ohio", extremely large margins and astounding color; a wonderful high quality showpiece, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I (Scott 10), unused without gum, three full margins, only slightly cutting into left, Fine.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Danforth, Bald & Co., in green, red brown, scarlet, black and dull blue (Scott 11-E10b), die on India, off card, measuring 29 x 29mm or larger, brilliant color and impression; a few tiny faults, Very Fine.
Brazer 33E-Iaa.
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), vertical block of 6 (2x3), ample to large margins, deep rich shade, crisp impression, fresh, manuscript "X" cancels; light horizontal crease across the bottom of the center stamps, almost Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), neat "Aug 3" cancellation, gargantuan margins and bold proof like color; among the finest we have ever had the pleasure to offer at public auction, Extremely Fine to Superb, this is 1 of 11 attaining the grade of XF-Sup-95J, with only 11
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), bold blue "Fond due lac, Wis" town cancellation, among the most attractive obtainable examples of this popular stamp; incredible contrast between the bold colored postmark and the marvelous rich color of the stamp; seldom found with a colorf
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1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), blue town postmark, large margins all around, Very Fine, ex Lexington, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $700.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), neat grid cancellation, handsome well margined example of this tough type I stamp; with stunning deep rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,2
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), red grid cancellation, fresh and choice example with intense color nicely complimented by the colored cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), attractive manuscript penstroke cancellation, phenomenal color and impression; a handsome large margined, completely sound stamp, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $400.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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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, type II (Scott 14), neat town cancellation, desirable well centered example with lively color and deeply incised impression, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $350.
Scott $140.
Estimate $300 - 400
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1851, 12¢ black, part India paper (Scott 17 var.), lovely blue town cancel, deep proof like impression and sharpness which is enhanced by the variety on part India paper, portions of adjoining stamps at top and right with the other two margins clear of the frame lines, Very Fine
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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), horizontal pair, gorgeous red grids and town cancellations, extraordinary quality pair in unmatched condition; breathtaking color printed on clean white paper, and boardwalk margins on all sides; simply amazing, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2012
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1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), o.g., lightly hinged, unbelievably fresh and choice example with exceptional color and centering; this tightly margined issue seldom is found in this marvelous state of preservation, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ <
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1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), light black cancellation, flawless example with radiating color, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott $500.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1857, 1¢ blue, type II-IIIA (Scott 20 & 22-21), plate 4, top margin block of 8, positions 4-7, 14-17L4; top row are all type II, bottom row (per Neinken, p. 263) are IIIA-III-III(A)-IIIA, o.g., hinged; position 15 with a small tear at top right, position 16 with a
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1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), from the top row of plate 11, red carrier cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott $785.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1857, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 21), well centered with sumptuous color, a true gem, Very Fine.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), neat black cancellation, impressive example of type IIIA with beautiful rich color, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott $475.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), vertical pair, beautiful strike of neat "New York, Jul 26, 1861" town cancellation, eye catching multiple with wide natural straight edge at left; unusually large margins and deep color, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Sco
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), great type example showing clear recuts at top and bottom, clear town postmark, Fine to Very Fine, with 2002 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott $900.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), an awesome top sheet margin single, o.g., never hinged, in a rare state of preservation; a beautiful example with extremely large margins and intense color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F.C. and 2017 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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1857, 5¢ red brown type I and 5¢ orange brown type II (Scott 28, 30), nice inexpensive group of these visually attractive classics; 28 partly reperforated at upper left, 30 with light horizontal crease at bottom of vignette and reperforated at right, Very Good to Fine, both
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1859, 5¢ brown, type I (Scott 29), very light black cancellation, exceedingly fresh stamp that could easily pass for an unused, uncancelled stamp, Fine to Very Fine, with photocopy of 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate for pair from which it came - right stamp.
Scott $375.
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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), o.g., previously hinged, sharp proof like color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $2,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), red grid cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,375.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), o.g., lightly hinged, extraordinary example of this challenging mint stamp; with tremendous rich color and impressive centering, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $2,250.
Scott $2,200.
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1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), four wide margined examples, each capturing a portion of the imprint along left or right side margins, neat red or black cancellations, nicely reconstructed strip; small faults, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,120.
Estimate $750 - 1,0
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1859, 10¢ green, type V (Scott 35), black town postmark, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $525.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), block of 4, plated on the reverse as 11-12, 21-22L1, tied by light Mobile ALA town cancels, with partial red cancel at right, Very Good to Fine appearance.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1860, 24¢ gray lilac (Scott 37), unused without gum, unusually rich color and razor sharp impression, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $525.
Scott $525.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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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), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, fresh bright radiating color and impression within overly generous large margins which are often so tight for this issue; top left stamp with a small thin and a small internal tear, centered Very Fine, with 1972 P.F.
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1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), o.g., previously hinged, sharp proof like color, Very Fine, with 1987 and 1990 P.F. certificates.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 40P4-47P4), bright fresh colors, Fine to Very Fine, includes original Post Office "1851 Proof Specimens" envelope—fresh but with opening tears.
Scott $425.
Estimat
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 40P4-47P4), a fresh, nicely margined set; 30¢ thin and slightly damaged at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $425.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, gorgeous deep rich color printed on clean white paper; a beauty, Fine to Very Fine, only 3,846 sold, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $575.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested B
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, deep rich unmistakable reprint color, paper and impression, Very Fine, only 3846 sold, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott $575.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, bright proof-like color and impression, Very Fine, only 3846 sold, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $575.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), without gum as issued, flawless example with deeply saturated color, Fine, only 3,846 sold, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $575.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢ scarlet (Scott 41), without gum as issued, gorgeous proof like color and impression and exceptionally well centered, full and complete perforations, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, this issue is notorious for incomplete perforations, with 20
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet (Scott 45), without gum as issued, completely sound and attractive example of this notoriously difficult reprint showing all its perforations - scarce thus, Fine, only 479 sold, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott $
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1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), unused without gum, deep rich proof like color; small tear at bottom left and short corner perf at bottom right, Very Good to Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,500.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-80
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1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), red town cancellation, intense color and clear impression; light crease, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,710.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 1¢ blue, large die proof (Scott 63P1), measuring 140 x 214mm; some light facial toning, Fine.
Scott $700.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1861, 3¢ rose pink (Scott 64b), town postmark, beautiful stamp, exceptionally well centered, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott $150.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1861, 3¢ rose (Scott 65), Elm Leaf, Waterbury, Ct. cancel, great example of this difficult fancy cancel; pulled perfs at bottom, Very Good, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), black target cancellation, exceptional example of this tough stamp; unusually large margins and strong color, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $850.
Scott $750.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested
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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, 10¢ yellow green (Scott 68), disturbed o.g., wonderfully centered and fresh, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1861, 12¢ black, specimen large die proof (Scott 69P1), mounted on large card, inscribed in green "Specimen Postage Stamp from the National Bank Note Company, No. 1 Wall Street, New York", Very Fine.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1861, 12¢ black (Scott 69), unused without gum, wide even margins, snow white paper, crisp impression; short perf at right, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with clean 2012 P.F. certificate and 2019 graded VF 80 PF certificate stating short perf at right.
SMQ VF 80; $7
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1861, 24¢ steel blue (Scott 70b), red circular grid cancel, lovely centering and sharp impression, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $890.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), San Francisco cogwheel cancellation, awesome well margined example with radiating color and beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $210.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), with double perfs at bottom, pen-canceled (originally on a West Virginia receipt for stamps), Very Fine, inspection invited, rare as illegal usage & error.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1861, 90¢ blue (Scott 72), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome example of this terribly elusive mint stamp; with breathtaking color and impression, Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $325.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), beautiful, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $250.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 74TC6), unused without gum, this is one of the key stamps to any U.S. classics collection and greatly coveted by any U.S. classics collector; pulled perforation and thin diagonal scrape at upper left, cleaned t
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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), beautiful blue nearly socked-on-the-nose Baltimore c.d.s. cancel, gorgeous centered, Extremely Fine, under valued as the SMQ does not ad a premium for these better color cancels, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $425+
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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), lovely geometric cancel, deep rich radiant color and impression, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $19,000.
Estimate $4,500 - 6,000. Suggested Bid $4,500-6,000
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1864, 3¢ Lowenberg decalcomania essay, in rose, perf'd (Scott 79-E65P5b), plate proof on goldbeater's skin paper, impression of this issue are so fragile with flaking ink and weak paper easily creasing and breaking, so larger multiples are scarce, a great large piece with
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1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (Scott 79), with the entire stamp being grilled, it caused perf separations to usually cause perf faults; usual pulled perforations at upper right and lower right, Very Good, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $300 - 400. Su
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1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (Scott 85), bold segmented cork cancellation, extremely fresh example in flawless condition, Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), traces of o.g., premium quality example of this terribly elusive Z grill; better centered than normally encountered; with brilliant color - in flawless condition, Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $17,500 for full o.g.
Est
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), complete impression within balanced borders which is so often poorly centered, Very Fine, a premium example, with 1964 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott $3,250.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), neatly struck rosette cork cancellation, spectacular example of this seldom offered 3 cent Z grill; choice centering and completely sound - rare thus; this stamp almost never is found in this remarkable state of preservation, Very Fine, with 2
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), fascinating star cancel, massive jumbo margins; short perforation at lower right and two tiny perf faults at top, Very Fine to Extremely Fine centering, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,250.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggest
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), interesting cancel, difficult issue to find so nice; a few slightly blunted perfs at top left and left, Fine centering, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,250.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1861, E and F Grills (Scott 86//98), on Scott National page, containing 86, 88-90, 92-101, 93, 98; better than usual quality, generally Fine to Very Fine, an exceptional set from a knowledgeable and quality conscious collector.
Scott $8,217.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Su
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1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill (Scott 88), fancy star burst cancellation, among the finest known examples of this notoriously difficult stamp; although millions were issued, few remaining examples exist with this combination of centering, margins color and cancel, Extremely Fine to Supe
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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, 10¢ green, E. grill (Scott 89), neat black cancellation, exceptional example of the more difficult E grill, with strong color and choice centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $575.
Scott $3
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1867, 12¢ black, E. grill (Scott 90), o.g., previously hinged, stunning example of this extremely scarce mint stamp, featuring the deepest and richest color imaginable; a nicely balanced stamp that would please any serious collector, Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
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1867, 15¢ black, E. grill (Scott 91), segmented black cork cancellation, premium quality well centered example with ravishing rich color; a true condition rarity when found in this marvelous condition, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90<
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1867, 15¢ black, E. grill (Scott 91), tremendous red cancellation, tremendous example of this difficult E grill; outstanding deep rich color with a fabulous postmark, Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $725.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1867, 15¢ black, E. grill (Scott 91), neat segmented cork cancellation, exceedingly fresh example with detailed impression; flawless sound condition, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $600.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), neat segmented cork cancellation, lovely example with warm rich color; in flawless condition, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $425.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), unused without gum, massive stamp; natural straddle margin straight edge at right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $140.
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), blue star in circle cancellation, awesome Black-Jack with superior centering, large margins and an eye catching cancel; this stamp has it all, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $63.
Estimate $200 - 300. Sugg
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1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (Scott 94), block of 4, o.g., bright fresh color, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), o.g., hinged, bright rich fresh color and impression, Very Fine, a pleasing example of ths difficult stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,250.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
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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 $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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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 $350 - 500. Suggest
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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, grossly undervalued in the catalog, a truly difficult unused stamp to find, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate.
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1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), o.g., lightly hinged, among the freshest example obtainable; a pristine stamp with brilliant color, finely detailed impression and gleaming gum; a true condition rarity, Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,250.
Estimate
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1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), attractive red and blue cancellations, ravishing rich color and crisp clear impression, Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott $295.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), light black cork cancellation, exceedingly fresh sound stamp, Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott $275.
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), beautiful strike of circle of wedges cancellation, absolutely phenomenal top quality example of this rare grilled stamp; the best centering one could ever expect on an example from this issue, with strong color; well worth a substantial
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), boldly struck circle of wedges cancellation, handsome example with warm rich color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (Scott 100), quartered cork cancellation, wonderfully fresh and choice example with impressive centering and gleaming rich color, Very Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott $900.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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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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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ blue (Scott 102), unused without gum, sharp rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF 90 XQ.
SMQ XF 90; $650.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $75
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ blue (Scott 102), unused without gum, premium quality example in flawless condition with generous margins and radiating color, Very Fine, only 3,195 sold, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $375.
Scott
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ blue (Scott 102), regummed, tremendous appearing example with near perfect centering; small corner crease at bottom left and a tiny perf crease at bottom right, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 3,195 sold, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
S
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ brown red (Scott 104), unused without gum, very bright with sharp impression; small sealed tear at right and left, Very Fine to Extremely Fine centering, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Sugge
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 5¢ brown (Scott 105), o.g., lightly hinged, phenomenal example of this terribly elusive 1875 re-issue; a desirable well margined stamp possessing rich color and sharp detailed impression; a finer example would be difficult to find, Very Fine, o
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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), unused without gum, extremely fresh and completely sound example with outstanding rich color printed on clean white paper; much more difficult than the modest catalog value would indicate, Fine, only 346 sold, w
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ brownish orange (Scott 110), part o.g., bold prooflike color; a fresh and pleasing example of this elusive stamp; vertical crease at right, otherwise Fine, only 346 sold, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $5,750.
Estimat
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ blue (Scott 111), slightly disturbed o.g., lovely example of this important re-issue high value; an exceptionally fresh and choice stamp with sharp detailed impression; among the few completely sound examples available to collectors, Fine to V
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ blue (Scott 111), unused without gum, deep color and sharp impression; reperforated at top, left and right, Very Fine centering, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,500.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1869, 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 112-117P4, 120-122P4, 129P4), a bright, fresh set with large balanced margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,015.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1869, 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 112-117P4, 120-122P4, 129P4), 3¢ with split arrow at lower right, bright and fresh, 6¢, 15¢ & 90¢ cut a little close on one side, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,015.
Estimate $400 - 600. Sugg
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1869, 1¢-90¢ complete (Scott 112-122); better than usual quality, generally Fine to Very Fine, an exceptional set from a knowledgeable and quality conscious collector.
Scott $4,431.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1869, 2¢ Postrider essay, small numerals, in orange brown (Scott 113-E3e), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, deeply saturated color; quite elusive when found as a choice multiple, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 113E-De.
Sco
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1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), o.g., never hinged, magnificent GEM quality example featuring large balanced margins and brilliant color; a true condition rarity deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), o.g., never hinged, very difficult to find so fresh, Very Fine, Scott value is for o.g., never hinged is worth considerably more, with photocopy of 2018 P.S.E. certificate for block.
Scott $225 as hinged.
Estimate $500 - 750. Sugg
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), o.g., never hinged, very difficult to find so fresh; light gum wrinkle, Very Fine, Scott value is for o.g., never hinged is worth considerably more, with photocopy of 2018 P.S.E. certificate for block.
Scott $225 as hinged.
Estimate &
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1869, 10¢ yellow (Scott 116), o.g., hinged, blazing rich shade; nice appearing mint stamp; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,850.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1869, 10¢ orange (Scott 116), segmented cork cancel, striking deep color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $200.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), dark purple cork cancel, striking color cancel, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott $380.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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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), neatly struck rosette cancellation, incredibly fresh top quality example with vivid colors and precise centering, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,600.
Scott $800.
Estimat
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), Very Fine, with 1990 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott $800.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), rosette cancel; tiny thin speck, otherwise Fine.
Scott $800.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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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 (Scott 119), eye catching NYFM cancellation (Weiss type GE-EN2), attractive example with a beautiful cancel; a flawless stamp with lovely rich colors and three certificates, Fine to Very Fine, Ex: Kirke, with 1988, 2002, and 2018 P.F. certi
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1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), o.g., previously hinged, deep bold colors and impressions of this most attractive bi-color issue, Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $7,500.
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), disturbed o.g., rich sharp colors and impressions, Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), part o.g., exceedingly fresh with ravishing rich colors; a scarce unused stamp, Fine to Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,000 for full o.g.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
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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 (Scott 121), radial cork and red transit cancellations, premium example with wonderfully rich colors and nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $900.
Scott &
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1869, 90¢ Washington, imperf plate essays (Scott 112-E2b), four of the five colors: dull violet, red brown, pale orange red, and blue, ungummed, large balanced margins, Very Fine.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1869, 90¢ Washington, imperf plate essays (Scott 112-E2b), two different colors: pale orange red, and blue, ungummed, large balanced margins, Very Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), bright proof like color and impression, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), registry cancel, unusually beautiful deep color; tiny pinhole in grill at top, otherwise Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,800.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), unusually bright and fresh carmine that is often washed out; tiny and light corner crease at top left, Very Good.
Scott $1,800.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ buff (Scott 123), neat black cancellation, the "ultimate" example of this woefully scarce and undervalued 1¢ re-issue; a flawless top quality stamp in a condition seldom encountered, Extremely Fine to Superb, of the 10,000 examples
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ buff (Scott 123), blue cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,200.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ buff (Scott 123), rarely seen ultramarine cancellation, a phenomenal cancel on a choice appearing stamp; unlisted in Scott's Specialized catalog with a colored cancel; light horizontal crease along Franklin's head; reperforated at top, oth
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), small part o.g., large boardwalk margins all around; tiny thins, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (Scott 126), manuscript cancels, lovely color within near-perfect jumbo margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), full original gum, hinged, well centered and unusually pristine, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.F. certificate and 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $9,500.
Estimate $7,500
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), part o.g., sharply etched impression; small scuff and short corner perf at top right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, type III (Scott 129), neat black cancellation, warm rich colors; a handsome example of this challenging used stamp which is scarcer used than mint; small corner crease at upper right, otherwise Very Fine, only 1,981 sold - few of
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, type III (Scott 129), double oval New York postmark, great example of this only type III that was ever issued as a single stamp with rich proof like color on bright white paper and fabulous centering; added perf tip at lower left, E
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ green & violet (Scott 130), o.g., hinged, premium quality example with wonderfully rich colors and crisp clear impression, Very Fine, only 2,091 sold, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Sug
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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 strike of "New York" registry cancellation, marvelous example of this tough used stamp; with radiating color; in flawless condition, Very Fine, only 2,091 sold, most of which were never used, with 2
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 131), o.g., hinged, phenomenal GEM quality example featuring boardwalk margins and proof like colors; among the most impressive #131's obtainable, Extremely Fine, only 1,535 sold in 1875, with 2018 P.F. cer
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 132), slightly disturbed o.g., deeply etched impression with luscious colors, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,750.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 132), o.g., lightly hinged, premium quality example in flawless condition, with bright color, Fine, only 1,356 sold, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,750.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1
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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), unused without gum, bold rich colors, Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine, H. grill (Scott 134), neat black cancellation, incredible top quality example of this tough grilled stamp; attractive margins and vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $425.
Scott $200.
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1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), unused without gum, brilliant fresh color, an exceedingly rare grilled stamp, especially in flawless condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $2,150.
Estimate $
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1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), neat black cancellation, exceptional example of this difficult stamp; much better centering than normally encountered on this issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), gorgeous color and well impressed grill; small corner crease at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $400.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), fancy black cancellation, one of the most appealing examples of this incredibly difficult stamps we have ever offered; a striking GEM with huge boardwalk margins and dazzling color; you'll likely never see a finer example of this stamp i
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), neat black circle of wedges cancellation, warm rich color and choice centering; corner crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 144), segmented cork cancellation, marvelous color and centering; a nice looking example of this elusive grilled stamp, with a clearly identifiable grill; 0.5mm tear at top - in the 4th perf hole from the left, otherwise Very Fine, with 2008 P.S
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine, I. grill (Scott 134A), unusual red negative cross cancel, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $375.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1870, 2¢ red brown, I. grill (Scott 135A), unused without gum, a flawless example of this newly listed I grill, the deeply impressed smaller grill compared to the normal larger H grill; warm rich color and clear impression, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott
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1870, 2¢ red brown, I. grill (Scott 135A), huge stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $350 SMQ does not list Jumbo.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1870, 2¢ red brown, I. grill (Scott 135A), fancy black cancellation, incredibly fresh and choice example of the I grill, with boardwalk margins, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $575.
Scott $325.
Estimate $500 - 75
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1870, 10¢ brown, I. grill (Scott 139A), neat black cork cancellation, spectacular appearing example of the rare 10¢ I grill; a well margined stamp with scintillating color and clearly etched impression; a wonderful opportunity to acquire a handsome example of this newly list
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1870, 1¢-90¢ complete, large die proofs (Scott 145P1-155P1), each measuring approximately 139 x 200mm, from presentation book with partial cloth binding from presentation book at left and gilt edged on other sides, deep and rich impression and color; 1¢ has minor scuff
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1870, 1¢-90¢ complete, hybrid large die proofs (Scott 145P1-155P1 var), each gilt edged, complete less 3c, each measuring approximately 136 x 215mm, deep and rich colors, some with a little light soiling around edges, Very Fine overall.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Sugge
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1870, 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 145P3-155P3), an exceptional set with bright fresh colors and large balanced margins, Extremely Fine.
Scott $311.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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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 $350 - 500. Sugge
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1870-79, group of 12 (Scott 146//187), nice variety of fancy, NYFM or colored cancellations, handsome group of Banknote issues selected for appearance and better cancels; highlights include 149 x (2), 153, 160, and 162; a gorgeous selection; some with slight faults, but nothin
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1871, 7¢ vermilion (Scott 149), unused without gum, tremendous left sheet margin single featuring huge JUMBO margins and ravishing rich color; unlisted in the SMQ pricing guide in the grade of VF-XF-85J, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F.C. and 2019 P.S.E. certificate gr
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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), disturbed o.g., deep rich color; reperforated at right, Very Good to Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,850.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1870, 12¢ dull violet (Scott 151), block of 4, bold blue geometric cancellations, extremely handsome and completely sound example of this rare multiple; an eye catching exhibition quality showpiece that would enhance any great collection, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certifi
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1870, 15¢ bright orange (Scott 152), unused without gum, deep rich proof like color, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,300.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1870, 24¢ purple (Scott 153), neat circle of wedges cancellation, wide margins and brilliant color; an awesome top quality stamp that would please the most discerning collector, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $625.
Scott
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1870, 30¢ black (Scott 154), unused without gum, premium example in flawless condition; with awesome deep rich color printed on clean white paper; this rarity is missing from most collections, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,600.
Estimate $
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1870, 30¢ black (Scott 154), unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,600.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1870, 90¢ carmine (Scott 155), black grid cancellation, wonderfully fresh and choice example of extreme beauty - quite scarce when found this nice, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $750.
Scott $325.
Estimate $500 -
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1873, 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), fresh colors and nice margins except 3¢ a little close at left, Very Fine.
Scott $1,220.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1873, 2¢ brown (Scott 157), o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh and choice example in a marvelous pristine mint state; gleaming example both front and back - as the gum is in Post Office fresh condition; a true condition rarity, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. and 2019 P.F. certi
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1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), o.g., never hinged, large margins example; gleaming fresh both front and back in a marvelous state of preservation; unlisted in the Scott catalog value in never hinged condition, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2014 P.S.E. certificate for block/9, from wh
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1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), o.g., previously hinged, bold deep impression and color, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $400.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1873, 3¢ green (Scott 158), o.g., very lightly hinged, nice big margins and lively color, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate for pair, from which it came - this being left stamp from pair.
Scott $110.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1873, 10¢ brown (Scott 161), unused without gum, brilliant fresh example with crisp, clear impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ridiculously undervalued as unused in the catalog relative to scarcity, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott $250.
Estimate $300
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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 $3,000 - 4,000.
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), fabulous red town cancellation, impressive well centered stamp; warm rich color nicely complimented by the pretty postmark, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $275.
Scott $150.
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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 $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1875 Special Printing, 6¢ dull rose (Scott 170), without gum as issued, crisp post office fresh color, rare to find in such quality with complete perforations and sound, Fine, less than 1/3 of those certified have complete perforations and are sound, about 35 examples believed
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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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1877, 1¢-90¢ P.B.N.C. Washington essay, in red brown (Scott 182-E3e), plate on old glazed paper, perf'd and gummed, with imprint, sheet of 20, o.g., hinge remnants; a few minor perf separations, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Fd.
Scott $700.
Estimate
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1879, 2¢ vermilion (Scott 183), o.g., lightly hinged, tremendous showpiece with fiery bright color and oversized margins; a true GEM deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine to Superb, this is 1 of only 2 examples attaining the grade of XF-Sup-95J acc
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1879, 6¢ pink (Scott 186), o.g., hinged, decent looking banknote issue with sumptuous color; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $900.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), o.g., never hinged, glowing rich shade; a premium quality bottom sheet margin single showing a small portion of imprint, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $600.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), horizontal strip of 4, o.g., never hinged, arresting color; tiny scrape on bottom of left center stamp, Fine.
Scott $2,400 as four singles.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
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1879, 30¢ full black (Scott 190), o.g., lightly hinged, incredible depth of color, Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1889, 90¢ carmine, overprinted "Specimen" in red (Scott 191SDa), unused without gum, one of the few existing examples of this stamp with a red "Specimen" overprint; this specimen is almost always found with black Specimen overprint; this is the first example of th
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1879, 90¢ carmine (Scott 191), Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $350.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), disturbed o.g., precise centering and glowing color; an extraordinary example of this tough stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,150 for full o.g.
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1881-82, 5¢ A.B.N.C. Garfield essay, in gray brown (Scott 205-E2), vignette with frame of horizontal lines, die on India, die sunk on card, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Fd.
Scott $250.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (Scott 206), o.g., lightly hinged, stunning example with beautiful rich color; seldom does this stamp appear at public auction in this remarkable condition, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1 of 6 examples at this impressive grade, with only 6 others g
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1881, handsome group of 11 different issues (Scott 206-207, 209-210, 212-218), #218 has a light cancel; others are unused with o.g. except #209, 212 & 215-216 which are regummed; nice "lookers"; a few trivial faults; #209 reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott &
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (Scott 209), outstanding Maltese cross cancellation, marvelous GEM quality stamp with massive JUMBO margins and dazzling color; an eye catching example deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.F. certif
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1883, 4¢ blue green (Scott 211), o.g., never hinged, handsome example in a marvelous mint state; with awesome rich color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (Scott 211B), horizontal block of 6 with sheet margin at right, unused without gum, impressive example of the 1883 Special Printing; a handsome multiple with intense color, Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott $780 for singles.
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine, large die proof (Scott 212P1), with imprint "C -178 / AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO.N.Y.", measuring 145 x 222mm, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $650.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1888, group of 4 different (Scott 215-218), regummed, nice appearing group of bank note issues; small faults, Fine appearance.
Scott $490 for no gum.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1888, 4¢ carmine (Scott 215), block of 4, o.g., hinged, bottom stamps very lightly hinged (appear as never hinged), vivid color; small inclusion in "D" of "United", upper left stamp, Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (Scott 217), block of 4, o.g., hinged, bright eye-arresting color and impression; a few minor perf separations, overall Very Fine block, difficult block.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1888, 30¢ orange brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 217Pa), pair, o.g., previously hinged, bright fresh color; horizontal crease at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,750.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate and 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF 90XQ.
SMQ XF 90; $650 plus XQ premium.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750
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1888, 90¢ purple (Scott 218), light black cancellation, nicely balanced margins; a handsome example with warm rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $650.
Scott $225.
Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-7
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete, small die proofs (Scott 219P2-229P2), all 11 values (219DP2 is not included), mounted on original gray Roosevelt album card backing, each measuring approximately 28 x 29 mm; a couple tiny toned spots and slight oxidation on 90¢, Fine to Ve
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 219P3-229P3), except the 1¢ is on card (219P4), includes both 2¢, a choice set with large margins and bright colors, Extremely Fine.
Scott $804.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete less the 2¢ carmine, plate proofs on India (Scott 219P3//229P3); 2¢ cut a little close, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $789.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete less the 2¢ carmine, plate proofs on India (Scott 219P3//229P3); 2¢ close at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $789.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 219P4-229P4), all with large balanced margins, Very Fine.
Scott $785.
Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete less the 2¢ carmine, plate proofs on card (Scott 219P4/229P4), good color and large margins except 2¢ just a little close, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $585.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety (Scott 220c), o.g., lightly hinged, premium example of the caps on both 2's variety, with warm rich color; much nicer than normally encountered on this challenging issue, Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate. (page)
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1890, 3¢ purple (Scott 221), o.g., never hinged, radiant color and sharp impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $350.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), indistinct cancel, bright fresh color, wide margins and lovely centering, certainly an elusive stamp with this grade, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded Superb 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $575.
Estimate $350 - 500. Sugge
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1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fresh and choice multiple with outstanding color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800
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1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), o.g., hinged, matchless World Class example with gargantuan margins and ravishing rich color; a true condition rarity, as this stamp is almost never found in this fantastic quality, Extremely Fine to Superb, this is the only example achieving the g
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1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), o.g., hinged, deep color and clearly etched impression, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $450.
Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500
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1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $350.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), gorgeous balanced set of 16 different values; each with outstanding color and most with old-time hinge remnant on reverse; a great set for the money, Very Fine.
Scott $2,110.
Estimate &
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1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), attractive, hinged set of card proofs; strong colors throughout, Very Fine.
Scott $2,110.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
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1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete (Scott 230-245), attractive set of these popular stamps; 230-231, 234, 238-242 and 245 are regummed; 236 and 237 are o.g. never hinged; the rest including 243 and 244 have disturbed o.g.; small faults on the high values, generally Fine to V
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1893, Columbians, 1¢ to 50¢ (Scott 230-240), o.g. (4¢ has disturbed gum and 10¢ is without gum), useful set to 50¢ from the world's first commemorative set; some small faults, mostly Fine to Very Fine centering.
Scott $1,199.
Estimate &
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1893, Columbian, 2¢ brown violet, "broken hat" variety (Scott 231 var.), massive balanced jumbo margins all around, Superb, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98J.
SMQ SUP 98J; $600 without premium for var.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bi
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1893, Columbian, 2¢ brown violet (Scott 231), many hundreds of unsorted/unchecked stamps, both on & off paper, offered intact and unchecked for varieties or cancels, great lot for the specialist, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400
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1893, Columbian, 2¢ brown violet (Scott 231), neat black cancellation, one of the most remarkable examples obtainable; perfectly centered with dazzling color; simply awesome, Superb, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $400.
Scott $1.
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1893, Columbian, 3¢ green (Scott 232), o.g., never hinged, outstanding top quality left sheet margin single; gorgeous rich color and precisely balanced margins; a true GEM, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
Scott $97.
Estimate
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1893, Columbian, 3¢ green (Scott 232), bottom margin plate number and letter strip of 4, o.g., never hinged (right stamp is lightly hinged), bright and fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $327.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300
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1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine (Scott 233), premium quality imprint pair, "Worlds Fair Station, Jun 26, 1893" machine cancellation, a seldom seen postmark; very pretty, Fine.
Scott $16.
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350
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