Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1879-93 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
397
2c Vermilion (183). Well-centered, with Glen Allen Fancy Star precancel, small faults, Very Fine appearance, also including Very Fine No. 206 with same cancel, very scarce on the 2c
436
350
398
2c Vermilion (183). Jumbo margins, bright color, bold strike of fancy geometric cancel, Extremely Fine
5
450
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6c Pink (186). Huge margins and choice centering, beautifully struck blue circle of 16 wedges "sunburst" cancel with rim of blue town datestamp at bottom, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp in every respect, with 1992 P.F. certificate
30
2,300
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Huge margins and outstanding centering, deep rich color, face-free duplex cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem
32
350
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30c Full Black (190). Gigantic margins all around, neat oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, rare in this superb condition, ex Dr. Morris, with 1987 and 1996 P.F. certificates
100
450
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90c Carmine (191). Bright color, well-balanced margins, face-free oval duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice
375
350
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6c Rose (208). Deep rich color, almost perfect centering, bold strike of "Boston Mass." oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $780.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
110
1,300
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6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 P.F. certificate
525
475
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10c Brown (209). Massive margins all around, deep rich color, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp of huge proportions
6
225
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, rich color, well-centered with Jumbo margins at sides, Extremely Fine
130
225
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3c Vermilion (214). Bottom plate no. 421 and half arrow strip of three, natural s.e. at right, brilliant color, "Milford Conn. Feb. 4 5:30 PM" duplex datestamp, some hinge reinforced perf separations, tiny thin spot in middle stamp, still Very Fine and scarce used plate number strip, Scott Retail as singles
180
160
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30c Orange Brown (217). Beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Philadelphia "Paid" circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine
120
225
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90c Purple (218). Deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, oval cancels, Extremely Fine
250
200
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411
2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins, glowing color, Very Fine and choice, ex Floyd, with 1990 and 1995 P.F. certificates
650
600
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3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
200
425
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4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., extra wide margins, well-centered, deep shade, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 85, $775.00 as 90)
275
400
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H., well-proportioned margins, deep rich color, small natural inclusion on gum side dropped out, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $850.00)
525
650
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, crisp shade and impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, the 30c 1890 is elusive in superb Mint N.H. condition, with 1997 P.F. certificate
675
1,900
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color, three balanced margins and extra wide at top, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Morris, with 1984 P.F. certificate for block of four
475
700
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