Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
99
1c Blue, Ty. Ib-II (5A-7). Positions 9-10R1E, horizontal combination pair with substantial portion of top right corner sheet margins helping to compensate for cut-into bottom, lovely Plate One Early shade and impression, bold grid cancelsA RARE COMBINATION PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 FROM PLATE ONE EARLY, INCLUDING TYPE Ib, SCOTT 5A, AND THE "DESIGN COMPLETE AT TOP" VARIETY OF TYPE II, POSITION 10R1E.
The Type Ib from Position 9R1E has a Scott value of $8,500.00. The rare Type II from Position 10R1E, which has the complete design at top, has a Scott value of $2,000.00 as a used single (vs. $170.00 for a normal Scott 7). The combination Type Ib-II pair is valued at $13,000.00, which presumably does not include the premium for 10R1E.
With 2006 A.P.S. certificate.
13,000
3,500
100
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Bottom row Plate 4, large margins to ample at lower left, clearly showing the characteristics of the type, rich color, "Sep 16" portion of circular datestamp heavily impressed, which cuts paper along bottom of "1" (not so noted on certificate)VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IA IMPERFORATE.
The extremely rare Type Ia, showing the full design at bottom, was furnished only by 18 of the 200 subjects on Plate 4 (the remaining two bottom-row positions were sub-type Ic).
With 1991 P.F. certificate.
12,500
15,500
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1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 98R4, large margins to slightly in, intense color, bold circular datestamp, horizontal crease and tiny tear, Very Good appearance, a more than acceptable example of a stamp missing in most advanced U.S. collections, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
12,500
1,700
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1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Bottom row Plate 4, three clear to large margins, slightly in at left, part New York circular datestamp, toning, repair at left and small tears top and bottom, respectable and affordable appearing example of this rare and difficult 1c type, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
12,500
0
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, unused (no gum), ample to full margins all around, deep rich color, interesting variety showing extremities of left ornamental scrolls partly burnished off as on Type V, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
500
400
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 1E, large to enormous margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps at sides, marvelous rich color and magnificent impression complemented by bright red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE II FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE VIVID RED CANCEL.
With 2001 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,400.00 as 98, unpriced in 100 grade). Eight Scott No. 7's (1c Type II imperforate) have achieved the P.S.E. grade of Superb 98 or better, but the P.S.E. Population Report does not break down the 1c 1851's by plate. We are quite sure that the more desirable and scarcer Plate 1E stamps are much rarer in high grades than their Type II counterparts from other plates.
190
6,250
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, three huge margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps at sides, ample at bottom, bright color, blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate
177
650
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1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, full even margins, marvelous dark Plate 4 color and impression, blue circular datestamp clear of Franklin's profileVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III WITH A BLUE TOWN CANCELLATION.
With 1975 P.F. certificate for a combination strip of three (this is the righthand stamp, Type III). Ex Roland Anderson as the strip.
3,560
6,250
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1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, block of four, unused (no gum), mostly large margins, just barely in at left, deep rich color, broken and toned creases more apparent on back than front, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce block, Scott value for block with original gum
5,500
0
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 2 Crack (7 var). Positions 12/22L2, vertical pair, top stamp shows major plate flaw at right, large right margin shows crack, other sides ample to slightly in, blue circular datestamp, small faults, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
560
325
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1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, full margins to barely touched at left, rich color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine, a scarce and desirable 1c 1851 type, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate.
3,500
2,000
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1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 11R4, "curl on shoulder" variety, margins virtually all around, nearly face-free cancel with corner circular datestamp and a few specks of other cancel ink, Very Fine, an attractive example of this scarce 1c 1851 type, with 2000 P.F. certificate
3,500
2,000
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, three large to huge margins, trifle close at top, lovely pastel color, bold New York circular datestamp with slugs below date, Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
1,200
925
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, clear to mostly large margins, deep rich color and fine impression, barest trace of a black cancel at top left, certainly appears unused at a glance, Very Fine and choice, with 1974 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,550.00)
1,200
950
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, gorgeous color, large margins to barely touched, unobtrusive strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, fresh and Fine, a pretty stamp
1,200
900
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 1E, large margins to touched, beautiful color, showing wide break at top, neat strike of large Boston "Paid" grid and trace of red circular datestamp, fresh and Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
1,200
650
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, full even margins, remarkably dark shade and proof-like impression, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp at lower left clear of Franklin's portrait, trivial lightning-shaped internal crease flashes when drying but does not in any way affect the appearance of this beautiful stamp (and not mentioned on certificate), Very Fine and choice appearance, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,200
750
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Margins to just in, pretty Plate 1E color, neat strike of circular datestamp, fresh and Fine, owner's backstamp
1,100
0
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Original gum, small h.r., large and even margins all around, deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV.
With 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,600.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only two others share this grade.
850
0
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Large to enormous Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps at sides and bits of adjoining stamps top and bottom, wonderful rich color, neat two-stroke blue ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $860.00 as 95, $1,850.00 as 98)
65
750
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Huge margins to barely touched at top right incl. significant portion of adjoining stamps at top and bottom and part of adjoining stamp at left, deep rich color on bright paper, well-struck grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 as 90, $860.00 as 95)
130
375
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Large to huge margins incl. part of two adjoining stamps, bold strike of circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 as 90, $860.00 as 95)
130
425
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut top and bottom, large to enormous margins showing parts of adjoining stamps at left and bottom, exceptionally dark color, neat circular datestamps, Very Fine and choice, with 1989 P.F., 1990 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 for 85, $310.00 for 90)
130
190
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 43R1L, large to enormous Jumbo margins showing parts of three adjoining stamps and tiny bit of recut line from Position 33R at top, light circular datestamp, worn impression, Extremely Fine for margins, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 for 85, $310.00 for 90)
130
275
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Ample to large margins, barely cancelled leaving the vignette area details clearly visible, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $200.00)
130
160
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Large to huge margins, unusual color and clear impression, New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate which states "rimless New York postmark", the rim is present but only lightly struck
130
190
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3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 89L5E with recut inner lines, clear to large margins, choice deep color with bold red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 1971 A.P.S. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $135.00)
155
160
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3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 6L2E with recut inner lines, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins to just in at top left incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright color with some slight oxidation, small vertical scrape at top left, Fine appearance, with 2007 P.F. certificate as No. 10 prior to 2008 Scott reclassification
4,250
0
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3c Orange Brown, Dull Red, Ty. II (10A, 11A). Margins all around, former blue circular datestamp, latter red grid cancel, the color on the No. 10 is incredibly deep and approaches the Copper Brown shade in appearance, Fine-Very Fine, pretty pair
165
160
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Original gum, lightly hinged, full to large margins incl. frameline of adjoining stamp above, bright shade, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 1980 P.F. certificate for block
325
375
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 87R12 with recut inner lines, bottom sheet margin single with substantial parts of the other five adjoining stamps, light grid cancel and neat ms. "Containi(ng)" at top left, minor crease in selvage well clear of design, Extremely Fine Gem, fabulous Jumbo example, with 2007 P.F. certificate (98 Jumbo; SMQ $750.00 as 95, unlisted in 100 grade)
15
400
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Without recut inner lines, large even margins, brilliant color on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00)
15
375
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). With recut inner lines, huge top right sheet corner margin single, ample to huge other sides, circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $40.00 for 85, $85.00 for 90)
15
60
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3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around incl. significant portion of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, part of adjoining stamp at right and sheet margin at left, brilliant color, well-struck New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem and especially desirable in the Brownish Carmine shade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $860.00 as 98), only four have attained this grade to date, and only two have graded higher
15
1,400
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Line thru "Three Cents" (11A var). Position 92L1L, large to huge margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps' framelines, cancelled by green East Haddam Conn. circular datestamp, faint toning at right not noted on accompanying 1987 P.F. certificate, still Extremely Fine, this scarce double transfer variety and green cancel are seldom found together
320
600
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). With recut inner lines, huge margins to clear incl. top right corner sheet margins and guideline, neat strike of grid cancel, Very Fine and choice
15
0
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3c Experimental Orange Brown, Ty. II (11A var). Position 81R1L, huge margins to barely touched incl. sheet margin at left, brilliant color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine example of this scarce shade, with 2007 P.F. certificate
350
0
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5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins, rich color, bold strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Small red backstamp not mentioned on certificates. With 1981 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00).
950
1,600
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5c Red Brown (12). Large even margins all around, bright shade and detailed impression, unusual cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00)
950
1,700
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5c Red Brown (12). Ample to mostly large margins for this tightly spaced 1856 value, wonderful deep rich color and attractively cancelled by a red grid, clean impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE CANCELLED IN RED.
With 2000 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00 as used with a non-premium cancel)
1,100
1,350
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5c Deep Red Brown (12 var). Large margins, intense color in the darker of the two recognized shades, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF90; SMQ $1,350.00 as normal shade)
950
1,000
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5c Red Brown (12). Large margins, attractive large margins, neat New Orleans 1857 circular datestamp and red New York transit, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,000.00 without premium for the red cancel)
1,100
800
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5c Red Brown (12). Clear to huge margins, circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
950
550
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5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at right, beautiful warm shade, unobtrusive cancel, trivial corner creases at top left and bottom right, appears Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
950
375
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5c Red Brown (12). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamp at top left, unobtrusive Buffalo N.Y. circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, scarce with this town cancel, with 1991 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates
2,200
1,600
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5c Red Brown (12). Horizontal pair, large even margins all around, bright shade, neat strike of "New Orleans La. Mar. 8, 1857" circular datestamp, small scoring line at bottom left in margin only, right stamp light diagonal crease, appears Extremely Fine, attractive and scarce multiple
2,200
550
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large balanced margins, beautiful deep rich color and cancelled by a vivid "paint red" circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ESPECIALLY BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT GREEN TYPE I WITH THE RED TOWN CANCEL.
With 1987 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,100.00)
1,025
3,250
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, deep rich color, neat strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1983 P.F. certificate
950
1,000
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Ample to mostly large to huge margins, unusual light green pastel shade, light face-free circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate
950
850
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large margins, pretty pastel shade, bold strike of Sacramento City Cal. circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, with 2005 P.F. certificate
950
1,000
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Ample to large margins, deep rich color with nicely contrasting red grid face-free cancel, Very Fine, exceptionally attractive, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,025
1,200
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10c Green, Ty. I (13). Position 100R1, large to huge margins incl. bottom right corner margins, bright shade, neat strike of circular datestamp, light creasing, appears Very Fine, scarce with corner margins, owner's backstamp
950
0
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10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large to huge margins showing part of adjoining stamp at right, incredibly deep intense color, neat New Orleans circular datestamp and part of red transit, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate for horizontal pair (left stamp) and 2003 P.S.E. certificate as this single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $780.00)
200
500
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10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large margins all around, brilliant color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $780.00)
200
650
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10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color on bright paper, grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
200
250
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10c Green, Ty. II, III (14-15). Ample to huge margins, rich colors, light circular datestamps, former in blue, Very Fine duo, with 1994 P.F. and 1999 P.S.E. certificates respectively
400
350
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10c Green, Ty. III (15). Original gum, three ample to huge margins, clear at bottom, nice color, tiny picked out inclusion in left margin and light toning spots, otherwise Fine appearance, rare in original-gum condition, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
5,500
800
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10c Green, Ty. III (15). Large margins, dark shade with a light blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 A.P.S. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $780.00)
210
750
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10c Green, Ty. III (15). Large to huge margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $780.00)
200
600
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10c Green, Ty. III (15). Horizontal pair, huge margins to clear, bright color, neat strikes of New Orleans circular datestamps, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate
450
325
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 86L1, recut at top, large margins all around, beautiful deep rich color, lightly cancelled by town datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV.
With 1967 P.F. certificate
1,700
6,000
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, large margins, incredibly nice strong color, barely cancelled by a light circular datestamp, black handstamp on back bleeds through the front, hardly noticeable as it blends in with the cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,150.00)
1,800
1,700
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 65L1, recut at top, ample to huge margins, attractive color, circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
1,700
1,300
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 86L1, recut at top, two huge margins, others ample, wonderful deep rich color, neat circular datestamp, Very Fine and quite attractive, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,700
1,400
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 64L1, recut top and bottom, clear to large margins, rich color, light circular datestamp, small tear top right, otherwise Fine
2,100
400
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12c Black (17). Original gum, h.r., full margins to clear, intense shade and impression, unusual plate scratch at bottom right, small thin spot, tiny tear at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, scarce in original-gum condition, with copy of 1994 P.F. certificate for block of six
6,500
0
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12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, part disturbed original gum, large margins to barely in at top right, few flaws incl. overall toning and right stamp small filled-in spot, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce unused multiple, with 1997 A.P.S. certificate
15,000
0
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12c Black (17). Large to huge margins incl. significant portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright shade, detailed impression, unobtrusive strike of grid cancel, some slight ms. offset on back from address, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
350
250
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12c Black (17). Large to truly huge margins incl. traces of adjoining stamps at right and bottom plus part sheet margin at left, bold grid cancel and small part of red transit, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $740.00)
350
425
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12c Black (17). Large to huge margins incl. top right corner sheet margins and part of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright shade nicely complemented by magenta ms. cancel, few flaws incl. tear at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, exceedingly rare with such enormous corner sheet margins, which are among the largest we have ever seen on this issue
425
275
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12c Black (17). Three large to huge margins, ample to full at left, essentially face-free light red circular datestamp, fine impression, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
370
500
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12c Black (17). Full margins, intense shade, bold strike of circular datestamp, tiny corner crease at bottom left, appears Very Fine
350
140
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12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, margins virtually all around, bold grid cancels, Fine, with 2007 .P.F. certificate
750
180
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