Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1897-1903 Change of Colors (Scott 279-284)
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1c-15c 1898 Issue (279-284). 26 stamps, all except seven Mint N.H., an excellent shade study showing distinct differences in the same Scott number, including Nos. 279 (3), 279B (7), 280 (4), 280b, 281 (3), 282 (4), 282a, 282C, 283 and 284, centering much better than normally seen, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Catalogue lists sub-shades for most Scott numbers (such as Deep Green, Green, Yellow Green and Dark Yellow Green for No. 279), this group does an admirable job of demonstrating the various shades and would be difficult to duplicate, four with P.F. certificates
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2,782
2,300
1211
4c Orange Brown (280b). Wide top imprint and plate no. 1102 block of six, original gum, top center stamp Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, well-centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, a premium quality top plate block, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate
700
2,100
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10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Original gum, barely hinged, beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate stating Mint N.H.
150
600
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