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Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013
Category — Newspapers and Periodicals, Parcel Post (Scott PR, Q, JQ)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2168
S
1c-$60.00 1875-79 Newspapers and Periodicals, "Specimen" Ovpt. (PR14S, PR57S-PR79S, PR81S). Original gum, h.r., bright colors, overall Fine-Very Fine, scarce group
1,795
700
2169
$9.00 Orange, 1879 Issue (PR74). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, gorgeous centering with balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE $9.00 1879 NEWSPAPER STAMP.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90, SMQ $1,600.00 as 90). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it.
800
1,100
Back to Top2170
4c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR92). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
1,400
425
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$50.00 Dull Rose, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR124). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with plate no. 135 selvage with part imprint at right, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles
340
160
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1c-3c Special Delivery, 10c-25c Special Handling, Plate Blocks (Q1-Q3, QE1-QE4a). Q1-Q2 top plate blocks of six, h.r. and lightly hinged respectively, Q3 Mint N.H. side plate no. and "Three" block of eight, Special Handling Mint N.H. plate blocks of six, 10c with slight toning at top edge, Very Fine group
1,241
300
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5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
70
225
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10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
100
450
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25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H. with wide bottom plate no. 6259 selvage, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
175
325
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20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., bright shade, crisp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00)
290
0
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50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00)
625
1,100
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75c Parcel Post (Q11). Lightly hinged, radiant color, crisp impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $430.00)
85
200
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$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., brilliant color, sharp proof-like impression, wonderful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PARCEL POST.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00. Only nine have graded higher.
700
2,000
Back to Top2181
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H. with wide bottom selvage, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice
700
425
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$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., bright shade, detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates
700
650
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$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Wide margins, deep rich color on bright paper, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
300
400
Back to Top2184
2c-25c Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2-JQ5). Lightly hinged except 5c Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering, 10c reperfed right (not counted), otherwise Extremely Fine
177
225
Back to Top2185
25c Special Handling (QE4). Mint N.H., pretty shade, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $375.00)
37
180
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