Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Imperforate (219c-229a). Complete set of pairs, 6c, 8c and 90c with large sheet margin, original gum, most are lightly hinged, 15c h.r., brilliant colors, full to large margins, couple with tiny flaws including small thin spot on 15cVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE AND CHOICE COMPLETE SET OF IMPERFORATE PAIRS OF THE 1890-93 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
These are frequently offered individually--complete sets are exceedingly scarce.
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1c-30c 1890 Issue (219/228). Six original gum stamps, including Mint N.H. Nos. 219, 220 and 224, previously hinged Nos. 218D (h.r.), 227 and 228, fresh and Very Fine group, five certificates accompany
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1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, brilliant color, small natural straw inclusion in Washington's forehead, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00)
3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,900.00), only four grade higher
4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., deep shade and detailed impression, exceptional centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT 1890 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). Only five others in the P.S.E. Population Report share this superior grade with only one higher (at 98)
5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H. with plate no. 48 top selvage, brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine
8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., deep rich color on pristine paper, wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Floyd, with 1993 and 2001 P.F. certificates showing top selvage, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., extra wide margins at top and bottom and well-balanced at sides, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00)
10c Green (226). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, perfectly balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Beverly Hills". With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one stamp grades higher (at 98J) and only one other shares this lofty grade.
30c Black (228). Mint N.H., wide margins and attractively centered, intense color on crisp white paper, natural fiber inclusion at top, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
30c Black (228). Original gum, intense shade and impression, unusually wide margins, Very Fine
90c Orange (229). Original gum, Jumbo margins and well-centered, rich color, Very Fine and choice, 2009 graded P.S.E. certificate no longer accompanies (OGph, VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00)