Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
806
P
2c Lake, Imperforate (219DPe). Bottom imprint and plate no. 7 block of twelve, unused (no gum) as are many, ample to large margins, small thin spot in pos. 3, still Very Fine, unpriced in Scott as a plate block
E. 400-500
700
807
2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H., wide margins and well-centered, vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $205.00 as 90, $625.00 as 95)
60
375
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color on bright paper, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
140
325
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3c Purple (221). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and precise centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 as 95, $570.00 as 98)
65
400
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4c Dark Brown (222). Original gum with faint trace of disturbance (not noted on P.F. certificates), intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 and 2007 P.F. certificates, latter as "previously hinged" (XF-Superb 95), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate stating "slightly disturbed o.g." (DOG, Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ $400.00 as hinged 95)
90
275
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6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00 as 95, $4,600.00 as 98). Only five have graded higher
200
1,400
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8c Lilac (225). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge margins with choice centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 as 95, unpriced in higher grade)
50
350
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15c Indigo (227). Original gum, wide margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $240.00 as 80, $350.00 as 85)
225
275
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30c Black (228). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (if at all), wide margins and essentially perfect centering, intense shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00), this is the only stamp awarded this grade with just two higher (at 98J)
350
1,800
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, h.r., bright shade, small natural inclusion in left margin, Very Fine
475
225
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