Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020
Category — 1890-93 Small Bank Note Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2872
2c Lake (219D). Top imprint, plate no. 31 and letter "F" block of twelve, most of the top row Mint N.H., hinged on bottom row, deep rich color, some minor perf separations including where strengthened between positions 2-3, ink offset on gum from sheet below, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, a scarce plate block, Scott value as plate block of ten plus two singles
3,820
3,500
2873
4c Dark Brown (222). Bottom imprint, plate no. 52 and letter "J" block of 14, many Mint N.H., detailed impression, few expertly reinforced perf separations, Fine-Very Fine and attractive large plate block, Scott value as hinged plate block of ten and four Mint N.H. singles
3,710
1,500
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8c Lilac (225). Top imprint, plate no. 267 and letter "Z Z" block of twelve, tropicalized original gum, rich color, some perf separations reinforced at left, thin spot in plate number selvage covered with gum, appears Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as plate block of ten and two singles
1,990
1,100
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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., deep rich color , outstanding centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00), only three grade higher (all at 98J) and five others share this desirable grade
135
1,600
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P
8c Lilac, Plate Proof on Stamp Paper (225P5, formerly 225a). Block of four with bottom left corner sheet margins, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh color, Very Fine, Scott value as two pairs
2,000
750
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30c Black (228). Beautifully balanced margins, intense shade, oval cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. certificate
30
950
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90c Orange (229). Block of four, original gum, multiple h.r., bright color, well-centered, top left stamp small thin spot, bottom left minor bend, appears Fine-Very Fine
2,000
375
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90c Orange (229). Vibrant color, bold strike of New York registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
130
140
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90c Orange (229). Block of four, outstanding centering throughout, vivid color, New York registry oval cancels, Extremely Fine, scarce with such choice centering, with 2003 P.F. certificate
750
475
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