Sale 1277 — The Adventurer Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 March, 2023
Category — 1881-93 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 207-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2161
3c Blue Green (207). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
250
1,200
2162
6c Rose (208). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
825
1,300
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6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate
600
1,600
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10c Black Brown (209b). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1881 10-CENT BLACK BROWN, SCOTT 209b.
As an indication of how scarce this shade is in higher grades, only three original-gum examples are graded by P.S.E., at 70, 85 and 95J. With 1979 P.F. certificate
3,000
1,800
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4c Blue Green (211). Original gum, lightly hinged, absolutely Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem
225
500
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2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Original gum, lovely color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1969 P.F. certificate
400
425
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1c Ultramarine (212). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1979 P.F. certificate
290
325
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1977 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only three grade higher
120
950
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4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 P.F. certificate
525
700
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30c Orange Brown (217). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1976 P.F. certificate
1,075
950
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1975 A.P.S. certificate
800
550
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1c-90c 1890-93 Issue (219-227, 229). Complete set of the Small Bank Notes less the 30c value, including No. 220a Cap on left "2", also some duplication including extra 4c and 6c, almost all Mint N.H., the only hinged stamps we note are Nos. 219D (barely if at all) and 229, also includes imperforate pair of 2c (No. 219DP5), fresh colors and all stamps with four margins and well-centered, a couple stamps with natural gum creases, Very Fine or better, a fresh and choice set individually selected by the collector, every stamp accompanied by a P.F. or A.P.S. certificate (1970's-80's), see our website PDF for a complete scan
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3,625
2,500
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, Very Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. and 1999 P.F. certificates
650
750
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H. with top "No." selvage, rich color, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate
475
1,500
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., intense shade, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 P.F. certificate
900
2,400
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