Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1132
1c-15c 1890 Issue (219, 220, 220a, 221-227). Ten, Mint N.H. except No. 227 lightly hinged, deep rich colors, better centering than normally encountered in a group lot, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Nos. 224 and 227 with P.F. certificates
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2,100
1,700
1133
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., bright color, fresh and Very Fine example of this variety
425
450
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3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., pretty shade, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate
175
180
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4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., deep rich color, balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine
240
375
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1976 P.F. certificate
475
550
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15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,000.00). Only two grade higher (at 95J).
550
4,000
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., crisp impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
900
2,000
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
475
450
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