Sale 923 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 23 October, 2006
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 178 thru 191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2379
2c Vermilion (178). Mint N.H. horizontal strip of four, fresh and crisp, lovely color, Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
1,800
900
2380
2c Vermilion (178). Mint N.H. horizontal strip of four, brilliant color, Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
1,800
700
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P
2c Vermilion, Plate Proof on Stamp Paper (178Pa4). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins, gummed (not original), Extremely Fine
600
250
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1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Block of ten, original gum, five stamps Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, radiant color, trivial natural inclusions, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive block, with 1989 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail with no premium for the Mint N.H. stamps
3,925
4,250
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2c Vermilion (183). Block of eight with imprint at bottom, most stamps Mint N.H., some overall toning not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as two blocks of four
1,350
1,000
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FC
2c Vermilion (183). Tied by Skull & Crossbones in Circle fancy cancel on piece, matching "Poplar Grove Ark. 22 1883 Oct." circular datestamp, Very Fine strike, also includes No. 210 with same fancy cancel off piece, light creases, otherwise Very Fine, each with 1996 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
600
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5c Blue (185). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice margins and wonderfully well-centered, lovely color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates
550
550
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10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Unused (no gum), choice margins and very well-centered, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1979 P.F. certificate as "regummed" (since removed)
1,400
950
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10c Black Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, lightly hinged, handsome intense color and sharp impression, small thins and single added perf, Very Fine appearance, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
2,750
550
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15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., deep shade on brilliant white paper, post-office fresh and Very Fine, with copy of 2001 P.F. certificate for block of four, Scott Retail as hinged
350
350
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15c Red Orange (189). Horizontal strip of four with imprint at bottom, original gum, center pair lightly hinged, end stamps Mint N.H., wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, slight trace of oxidation, otherwise left stamp Fine, others Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as four hinged singles
1,400
1,500
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, choice margins, intense color, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
1,100
450
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30c Full Black (190). Exceptionally wide margins, choice centering, unobtrusive face-free oval grid cancel, Extremely Fine
80
170
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90c Carmine (191). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, radiant color, bold strike of registry oval cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, scarce in such superb condition, with 1983 P.F. certificate for block of four
325
400
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