Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1897-1903 Change of Colors (Scott 279-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1592
1c Deep Green (279). Mint N.H., brilliant color, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00), only six grade higher (highest is 100)
25
750
1593
2c Rose Carmine, Ty. IV (279Bc). Mint N.H., well-centered, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 and 2012 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
850
2,100
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2c Carmine, Ty. IV (279Bf). Mint N.H., vivid color, near perfect centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only one other
27
2,100
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4c Rose Brown (280). Mint N.H., deep rich color, precise centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00), only two grade higher (at 98) and five others share this grade
80
1,700
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5c Dark Blue (281). Mint N.H., bright color, well-centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $325.00)
100
275
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6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., brilliant color, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, one of the most difficult stamps of the series to obtain in such superb condition, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), only one hinged stamp and one Mint N.H. grade higher (at 98 and 100 respectively)
140
1,200
Back to Top1598
10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Mint N.H., pretty shade, three wide margins, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
525
550
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10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Original gum, rich color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Superb 98; SMQ $1,225.00), only five hinged examples grade higher (all at 98)
175
650
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10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, rich dark color, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. and 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates (90 ogNH)
450
1,000
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10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $575.00)
150
600
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15c Olive Green (284). Original gum, extra wide margins and choice centering, rich color, light pencil notation on gum, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
150
400
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