Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1450
1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H. block of twelve with imprint and plate no. 295 at bottom, part arrow and natural s.e. at left, brilliant color, small edge tear pos. 1, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as singles
960
800
1451
2c Lake (219D). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine
220
200
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2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 309 block of twelve, vivid color on bright paper, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
840
1,100
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., vivid color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block of six
400
325
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered for this scarce variety, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates
625
550
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2c Carmine, 3c Purple, Imperforate (220d, 221a). Mint N.H. horizontal pairs, large even margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as hinged
350
275
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3c Purple (221). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with plate no. 21 selvage at bottom, beautiful bright color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
460
225
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4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $875.00)
310
650
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6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H. block of four, nicely balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
920
375
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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color on fresh paper, attractive margins, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
720
250
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1461
15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., rich color and attractive wide margins, fresh and Very Fine
750
750
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., wide margins, deep shade on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp
1,200
1,100
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90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., bright vivid color, balanced margins on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $3,900.00)
1,650
2,100
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90c Orange (229). Mint N.H. with light fingerprint on gum, bright color, Fine
1,650
500
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90c Orange (229). Uncommonly wide margins, rich color, New York oval registry cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $300.00)
160
250
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