1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-218) continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 561 |
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 5c Yellow Brown (205). Jumbo margins and
well-centered, barely cancelled, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 12.00
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 562 |
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 7c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (196).
Without gum as issued, bright color, two small thin spots at center and top leftFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our unpublished census of Scott 196 contains 81 examples. Census No.
196-UNC-38. With 1972 and 2008 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 8,000.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 563 |
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 24c Dark Violet, Special Printing (200). Without gum
as issued, deep rich color and proof-like impressionFINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 24-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found 67 certified copies of Scott 200, 24
of which have faults (usually a thin spot). Perhaps a few exist outside of that population. With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 10,500.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 564 |
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 5c Gray Brown, Special Printing (205C). Without gum
as issued, deep rich color, few thin spotsFINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1882 5-CENT GARFIELD SPECIAL PRINTING, SCOTT 205C. ONLY 21 EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED. This elusive Special Printing was the subject of an informative article by
William E. Mooz in Chronicle 153 (February 1992). His research provides strong evidence that the stamps recognized as Scott 205C are a small part of the 2,463 sold as Special Printings through the Third Asst. PMG, and that regular issues were
used to fill the backlog of orders for the 5c Garfield. Our census of Scott 205C (available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/205C/205C.pdf )
illustrates the 21 recorded examples. Census No. 205C-UNC-06. Ex Robert B. Greenes (Siegel Sale 395, May 1971) where acquired by the current owner. With 1969 and 2016 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 70,000.00
SOLD for $17,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 565 |
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 1c Gray Blue (206). Rich color on bright paper,
Jumbo margins, small target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1.00
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 566 |
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 3c Blue Green (207). Mint N.H., well-proportioned
margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 225.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 567° |
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 6c Rose (208). Original gum, bright color,
outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1882 RE-ENGRAVED 6-CENT ROSE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. Despite being the major Scott listing, the Rose shade is far rarer than the
Brown Red sub-shade, Scott 208a. Power Search located only one Mint N.H. example offered in our sales since 1993, and that is off-center with perfs almost touching the design. We have offered no multiples with Mint N.H. stamps. The online records of
the Philatelic Foundation contain only two in Mint N.H. condition, but we doubt they would even grade 90. For the collector who values centering, a hinged copy is all there is. The example offered here, with choice centering, is a true condition
rarity. With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 775.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 568 |
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 6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Original gum, rich color,
choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $1,200.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 525.00
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 569 |
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 2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., deep rich color,
extra wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 130.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 570 |
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 2c Green (213). Mint N.H., rich color, beautifully
balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 120.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 571 |
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 2c Green (213). Huge margins and well-centered, neat
quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 0.60
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
