Sale 905 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 December, 2005
Category — 1890 Small Bank Note Issue (Scott 219 thru 229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1943
1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with copy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of four
80
210
1944
1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, bright color on white paper, Extremely Fine
80
140
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1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., bright color, Extremely Fine, with copy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of four
80
150
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1c Ultramarine, Imperforate (219a). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, fresh, huge margins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail for hinged
190
190
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1c Ultramarine, 2c Lake, Carmine, Imperforate (219a, 219Da, 220a). Horizontal pairs, Lake with bottom sheet margin, first and last original gum, one No. 220a hinged, others Mint N.H., 2c Lake without gum as issued, huge margins, Extremely Fine lot
350
230
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2c Lake (219D). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins, diagonal crease at top left, appears Extremely Fine, with copy of 2003 certificate for block of four
650
220
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2c Lake (219D). Mint N.H., rich color, Fine, with copy of 2003 P.F. certificate for block of four
650
220
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2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H. with plate no. at bottom, brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice
65
130
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2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
65
95
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide margins, light natural gum crease, tiny natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, with copy of 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block of six
400
0
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with copy of 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block of six
150
240
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely color and centering, Extremely Fine, rather exceptional condition for this scarce and popular variety
700
950
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, wide margins, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
700
850
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3c Purple, Imperforate (221a). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as hinged
225
210
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4c Dark Brown, Imperforate (222a). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, large to huge margins, tiny trivial gum inclusion speck, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate (no mention of inclusion), Scott Retail as hinged
210
160
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4c Dark Brown, Imperforate (222a). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine
210
140
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5c Chocolate (223). Bottom imprint and plate no. strip of five, center stamp Mint N.H., two small h.r., others lightly hinged, pretty pastel color, fresh and Very Fine
525
350
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6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H., beautiful large margins, fresh and bright, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
225
210
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6c Brown Red (224). Original gum, barest trace of hinge, pretty shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate
85
375
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6c Brown Red (224). Original gum, barely hinged, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. certificate
85
95
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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., beautiful wide margins, fresh, strong color, Very Fine and choice
175
280
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8c Lilac (225). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
270
300
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H., intense color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
550
800
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and exceptionally well-centered, fresh, bright and crisp, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. and 2000 P.S.E. certificates
550
220
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H., choice margins and essentially perfectly centered, very light overall gum toning (the front is fresh and bright), Extremely Fine appearance
550
575
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15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., attractively centered, intense color on crisp paper, Very Fine
750
1,100
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15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H. block of four with part imprint at bottom left, rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
3,000
2,200
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., choice margins and nicely centered, fresh, intense color, Very Fine
1,150
0
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30c Black (228). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, extra wide margins, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates, the first specifically stating that it is Mint N.H.
425
1,600
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., sharp proof-like impression, fresh and Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
1,150
375
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30c Black (228). Original gum, very lightly hinged, essentially perfectly centered, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate
425
0
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate for a horizontal pair (left stamp)
650
700
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color on crisp white paper, Very Fine
650
230
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, wonderful deep rich color, perfectly centered although reperfed, Extremely Fine appearance
650
190
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90c Orange (229). Unused (no gum), magnificent color and centering, fresh, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as original gum
650
160
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90c Orange (229). Block of four, bold New York registry oval cancel, Fine and scarce
675
210
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