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 205 thru 218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
204
5c Yellow Brown (205). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, unusually wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate
325
350
205
6c Rose (208). Original gum, single hinge mark, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate
700
475
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10c Brown (209). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine
200
200
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3c Vermilion (214). Block of four, bright color, cork cancels, nibbed perfs at lower right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
350
180
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4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., intense color with hint of oxidation not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
800
375
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5c Indigo (216). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, small h.r. at extreme ungummed edge of selvage, crisp impression on post-office fresh paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp
900
1,600
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1984 P.F. certificate for block of four
1,200
700
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90c Purple (218). Block of four, neat registry oval cancels, few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, light horizontal crease at bottom, small thin spot at top right, Very Fine appearance, scarce used multiple
1,450
350
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