Sale 1290 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 June, 2023
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1253
6c Carmine, H. Grill (137). Sweated original gum, noticeable grill, rich color, reperfed at right, still Fine and scarce, with 1987 P.F. certificate
5,000
850
1254
90c Carmine, H. Grill (144). Rich color, clear grill, cork cancel, sealed tear at left not noted on certificate, Fine appearance, with 1979 P.F. certificate
2,250
550
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7c Vermilion (149). Original gum, glowing color and sharp proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 2002 and 2021 P.F. certificates.
900
1,600
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15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, h.r., vibrant color, small hinge thin at top, Very Fine appearance, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate
3,500
1,300
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24c Purple (153). Original gum, choice margins and centering, bright colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 1987 and 2021 P.F. certificates.
1,700
1,600
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30c Black (154). Original gum, intense shade and impression, Fine, scarce with original gum, with 2004 P.F. certificate
7,000
1,100
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10c Brown (161). Original gum, rich color, tiny corner crease at bottom right, Fine appearance, with 1985 P.F. certificate
800
275
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, exceptionally deep shade, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 and 2021 P.F. certificates
2,200
1,200
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30c Gray Black (165). Original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression, fresh and Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate
4,000
900
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, radiant color, Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate
2,100
1,500
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2c Vermilion (178). Original gum, lightly hinged, nice margins and attractively centered, beautiful strong color, Very Fine, 1991 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
325
250
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3c Green (184). Unused (regummed), Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (RG, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ), this is the highest unused grade awarded (shared by one original gum example)
35
450
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10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1982 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
1,000
1,100
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, detailed impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 P.F. certificate
1,800
1,500
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1,800
550
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15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., vibrant color, Very Fine, with 2011 (as block) and 2022 P.F. certificates (F-VF 75)
600
225
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, intense shade and impression, Very Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate
850
250
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90c Carmine (191). Slightly disturbed original gum, bright color, faint diagonal crease at right, Very Fine appearance, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2,100
475
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5c Indigo (216). Original gum, lightly hinged, with top selvage, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00)
220
475
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate
800
450
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate
650
425
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, choice centering with Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $1,950.00)
900
900
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90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1991 and 2018 P.F. certificates
1,600
1,100
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90c Orange (229). Outstanding centering and margins, vibrant color, oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
140
500
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90c Orange (229). Horizontal block of six, vivid color and well-centered, bold strikes of New York oval registry cancel, Very Fine and attractive, Scott value as block of four and singles
1,055
425
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