Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Newspapers & Periodicals: 1879-85 Issues (Scott PR58-PR88)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
222
3c Black, 1879 Issue (PR58). Pane of 50 from the bottom half of the plate, selvage on three sides with bottom imprint, natural s.e. at top, tropicalized original gum, few h.r. where some perf separations reinforced, few faults including toned spots, still Fine-Very Fine and rare pane
4,350
425
223
12c Red, 1879 Issue (PR63). Part original gum, small h.r., fantastic centering, deep rich color and a sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
500
500
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24c Red, 1879 Issue (PR64). Original gum, bright color, fresh and Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
500
110
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96c Red, 1879 Issue (PR70). Mint N.H., fresh color and detailed proof-like impression, well-centered with wide margins, trivial natural paper wrinkle, otherwise Extremely Fine, a scarce Mint Never-Hinged example, with 2006 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
1,200
500
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$1.92 Pale Brown, 1879 Issue (PR71). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, strong color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
550
400
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$3.00 Red Vermilion, 1879 Issue (PR72). Original gum, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, well-balanced margins, red backstamp, Very Fine and choice, ex Geisler, with 2002 P.F. certificate
625
400
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$6.00 Blue, 1879 Issue (PR73). Original gum, lightly hinged, pastel shade, pretty centering, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
1,050
750
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$9.00 Orange, 1879 Issue (PR74). Segmented cork cancel, vibrant color, Fine, a scarce used stamp, ex Golden Oak, with 2005 P.F. certificate
750
160
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$9.00 Orange, 1879 Issue (PR74). Original gum, small h.r., attractive centering, vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
800
500
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$12.00 Yellow Green, 1879 Issue (PR75). Original gum, lightly hinged, fabulous centering amid wide margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a wonderful example of this stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate
850
1,000
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$48.00 Yellow Brown, 1879 Issue (PR78). Original gum, bright color, well-centered, light corner crease, otherwise Very Fine
900
160
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$60.00 Purple, 1879 Issue (PR79). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh color, well-centered and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $990.00)
850
750
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1c Black, 1885 Issue (PR81). Pane of 50 from the top half of the plate, selvage on three sides with top imprint and plate no. 482, natural s.e. at bottom, several stamps Mint N.H., few h.r. where some perf separations sensibly reinforced, few small flaws, Fine-Very Fine, scarce pane
5,425
550
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12c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR82). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide and balanced margins, intense rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $210.00), this is the highest graded example as well as the only one to reach this grade
200
450
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60c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR86). Original gum, well-centered, fresh color, Very Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
550
450
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84c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR88). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color, balanced margins, Very Fine, ex Mann, with 2005 P.F. certificate
850
750
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