1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-218)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 550 |
|
 1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Enormous Jumbo margins,
almost mathematically perfect centering, rich color, cork and circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $850.00), this is the highest grade awarded (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 6.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 551 |
|
 1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Astonishingly wide
margins at the sides, neat magenta target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $90.00), the grade on this stamp does not adequately convey its enormous proportions or its beautiful cancel (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 6.00
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 552 |
 |
 2c Vermilion (183). Original gum, lightly hinged,
brilliant color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (90 ogPH) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 100.00
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 553 |
|
 2c Vermilion (183). Jumbo margins and precise
centering, bright color, perfect strike of "11" in four-concentric-circles cancel with part of circular datestamp cancel at left edge, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00), only six have
graded higher, none we have offered at or above this grade are as attractively cancelled (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 5.00
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 554 |
|
 2c Vermilion (183). Enormous margins and outstanding
centering, fresh color, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00), only six have graded higher (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 5.00
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 555 |
|
 3c Green (184). Exceptional Jumbo margins and
beautifully centered, deep rich color, large "X" in circle handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00), accompanied by a note from former master grader William Litle stating
"95J hardly does this justice", a sentiment with which we agree (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1.00
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 556 |
|
 5c Blue (185). Jumbo margins and precise centering,
rich color, bold open bars cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 17.50
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 557 |
|
 10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum,
rich color, reperfed at left, Fine appearance (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 3,250.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 558 |
 |
 15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., attractively
centered with nicely balanced margins, vivid color, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 675.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 559 |
|
 15c Red Orange (189). Jumbo margins and
exceptionally well-centered, glowing color, duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00), only five have graded higher
(Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 30.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 560 |
|
 30c Full Black (190). Wide margins and precise
centering, classic intense color of this 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue, duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $375.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 95.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
