Sale 1162 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2017
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
278
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, unusually wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate
775
900
279
3c Green (184). Original gum, lightly hinged, near perfect centering, wide and balanced margins, bright shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $850.00), the highest reported grade for a hinged example with only one unused example higher (Mint N.H. at 98 Jumbo)
90
500
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5c Blue (185). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
450
600
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6c Pink (186). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, wide margins, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
900
600
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Unused (no gum), wide margins, rich color, Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
625
425
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15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
This issue is often found in Mint N.H. condition, as several sheets have been broken in recent years. However, most of the stamps in these sheets are somewhat off-center, and examples such as this are rare.
With 1989 and 1993 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,450.00). Only five have graded higher (four at 98 and one at 100) and only five others share this desirable grade
675
2,800
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15c Red Orange (189). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
200
500
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2004 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates
900
900
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive shade, a strong Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
900
400
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30c Full Black (190). Wide margins and choice centering, neat grid and blue cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate
95
225
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90c Carmine (191). Original gum, h.r., bright shade, couple small thins at top, Fine appearance, with 2015 Weiss certificate
2,000
190
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