Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3183
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Original gum, brilliant color, Jumbo margins at top and bottom, light natural gum bend not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
325
375
3184
2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine
500
375
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5c Blue (185). Original gum, barely hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp of great visual appeal, light pencil notation on gum, with 1998 P.F. certificate
525
700
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6c Pink (186). Original gum, unusually well-centered, deep rich color and incredibly intense impression showing all of the engraving lines in sharp detail -- rarely seen on this issue, which is normally found with a weak mottled impression on yellowish paperEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
1,050
1,700
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10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, attractive shade and crisp impressionFRESH AND VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK.
With 1985 and 2005 P.F. certificates, the former for block of four
3,500
1,400
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression which clearly shows the secret mark in the scroll at top right, fresh and Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
2,250
800
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15c Red Orange (189). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
325
200
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide balanced margins and choice centering, intense impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY PRINTING. A NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1999 P.F. certificate
1,100
2,500
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90c Carmine (191). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 1982 P.F. and 1999 P.S.E. certificates
2,500
1,900
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