Sale 975 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 June, 2009
Category — 1909 Bluish Paper Issue (Scott 357-366)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1754
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Top right corner selvage block of four with 3mm spacing, rich color on nicely blued paper, barest trace of what may be hinging, Very Fine and choice, desirable position block, with 1989 P.F. certificate which states that "it is genuine"
475
275
1755
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Brilliant color on deeply blued paper, choice centering, natural inclusion at top left, fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
1,500
650
Back to Top1756
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Minute margin tear at right, otherwise Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate (does not mention the tiny tear)
1,500
500
Back to Top1757
8c Olive Green, Bluish (363). Intense shade on nicely blued paper, centered to bottom right, trivial natural inclusion on neckVERY GOOD. A SCARCE AND AFFORDABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
Although off center, this stamp is fresh and sound.
27,500
5,000
Back to Top1758
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Vivid color on nicely blued paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1965 P.F. certificate
1,900
1,000
Back to Top1759
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Choice centering on deeply blued paper, bright colorEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT BLUISH PAPER.
With 1988 P.F. certificate
1,500
1,200
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