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

1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 146-218) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
173   Image3c Green (184). Mathematically precise centering with massive margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of target cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. IT HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.

This stamp, with its mathematically perfect centering, Jumbo margins, long perforations, detailed impression and fresh color, is truly remarkable.

Ex Tahoe. With 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $425.00 as 98). Only two stamps share this grade -- the other was recently offered in our sale of the Natalee Grace Collection. This is also one of only six used Bank Note stamps (five different Scott numbers) between Scott 134 and 218 to achieve this perfect grade (Image)

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 1.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
174   Image5c Blue (185). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, bold quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $315.00) (Image)

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 17.50

SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
175   Image10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Wonderfully well-centered, handsome color with light cork cancel and circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, the 1879 10c American Bank Note Co. issue without secret mark is far more difficult to obtain in sound and centered condition than its secret mark counterpart, with 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $575.00), only one has graded higher (at 98, offered in our Kirke sale) and one other shares this grade (Image)

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 27.50

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
176   Image10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Intense shade and detailed impression, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,150.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it (Image)

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 32.50

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
177   Image10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Deep rich color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of "Paid" in double-circle handstamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $365.00 as 95, $1,150.00 as 98), only two have graded higher (Image)

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 32.50

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
178   Image15c Red Orange (189). Vivid color and crisp impression, absolutely massive margins, face-free strike of registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 1984 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $960.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 100J, offered in our recent Natalee Grace sale where it realized $3,750 hammer) and none share this grade (Image)

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 27.50

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
179   Image30c Full Black (190). Intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, face-free strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $800.00 as 95, $2,100.00 as 98), only three have graded higher (at 98) and two others share this grade (Image)

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 100.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
180   Image90c Carmine (191). Brilliant color and paper, long and full perforations all around, bold registry oval cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $850.00), only four have graded higher (Image)

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 375.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
181   Image5c Yellow Brown (205). Rich color and detailed impression, beautiful centering, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $650.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and none share this grade (Image)

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 12.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
182   Image1c Gray Blue (206). Rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, bold cork and circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $140.00 as 95, $360.00 as 98), only two have graded higher (Image)

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SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
183   Image6c Rose (208). Brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, light strike of purple target cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $250.00), only five have graded higher (Image)

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 113.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

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