Sale 929 — The Alan Geisler Collection of U.S. and Possessions Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 26 February, 2007
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 156 thru 166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
173
2c Brown (157). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1983 P.F. certificate
450
450
174
2c Brown (157). Wide straddle-pane margin at right with part arrow at top right and trace of plate no. at top left, enormous margins other sides, perfectly struck circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate
22
160
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3c Green, With Grill (158e). Original gum, lightly hinged, clear grill, bright color, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
500
300
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6c Dull Pink, With Grill (159b). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1,800
2,100
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7c Orange Vermilion (160). Redistributed original gum at top over small repair in the margin, bright color, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1,500
300
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10c Brown (161). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, wide margins, minor adherence on back from another 10c stamp not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. certificate
1,300
800
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, tiny toned spots removed from perfs at bottom, tiny thin speck at top left corner not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
1,150
500
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30c Gray Black (165). Large part original gum, bright color, well-balanced margins, crisp impressionVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Ex Cole.
3,500
4,500
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1983 P.F. certificate for block of four
2,750
2,400
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90c Rose Carmine (166). Huge straddle-pane margin at right with part of guide arrow at bottom right, huge margins other sides, brilliant color, face-free cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate
275
800
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