Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1847 Issue and 1875 Reproduction (Scott 1-4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1
5c Brown (1). Large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, deep rich color and proof-like impression from the First Printing, neat strike of blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Natalee Grace", with 1996 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)
415
850
2
10c Black (2). Large to huge margins, intense shade, red grid cancels and also trace of blue numeral cancel at bottom, absolutely freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
Ex Hansen. With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00)
825
1,700
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5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, large to huge margins with sheet margin at bottom, distinct kiss impression at top with clear doubling of the design in "Post Office", rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00 without regard to the kiss impression)
850
1,600
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10c Black, Reproduction (4). Without gum as issued, large to huge margins, detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, wonderful quality, with 1980 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,900.00), only three examples have been graded higher
1,050
2,200
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