Sale 1061 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 November, 2013
Category — Officials, Cont.
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4167
1c, 12c State (O57, O63). Original gum, deep rich color, both with well-proportioned margins and nice centering, Very Fine and choice, 12c with 2004 P.F. certificate
570
425
4168
30c State (O66). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate
500
0
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90c State (O67). Slightly disturbed original gum, intense shade and detailed impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate as "previously hinged"
1,050
550
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$2.00 State (O68). Slightly disturbed original gum, wide margins, intense color and impressions, Extremely Fine, highly desirable example of the $2.00 State Department with original gum
1,800
800
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$2.00 State (O68). Original gum, minor h.r., wide margins to clear at right, intense colors, fresh and Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate, Offered on behalf of Harvard University
1,800
500
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4173
$5.00 State (O69). Large part original gum, lovely colors, design clear from the perforations, short perfs at right, otherwise Fine, a scarce and attractive $5.00 State Department, with 2013 P.F. certificate, Offered on behalf of Harvard University
8,000
2,800
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$5.00 State (O69). Original gum, small bit of gum loss where part of hinge remnant removed, deep rich colors, Fine
8,000
1,000
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$10.00 State (O70). Large part original gum, beautifully centered, deep intense colors and proof-like impressionsEXTREMELY FINE. A HIGHLY DESIRABLE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $10.00 STATE DEPARTMENT
With 2013 P.F. certificate. Offered on behalf of Harvard University
5,000
2,900
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$10.00 State (O70). Unused with traces of original gum, rich colors on fresh paper, extra wide margins at left and bottom, Very Fine
2,750
750
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$20.00 State (O71). Large part original gum, well-centered, lovely rich colors, short perf at left, still Very Fine
5,500
2,000
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$20.00 State (O71). Slightly disturbed original gum, extra wide margins at top and left, tiny tear at right, otherwise Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate, Offered on behalf of Harvard University
5,500
750
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7c, 10c, 15c Treasury (O76, O77, O79). Original gum, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine group, with 2003 P.F., 2003 P.S.E. (for block) and 2003 P.F. certificates respectively
790
500
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1c, 7c, 24c, 30c War (O83, O87, O91-O92). Original gum, 1c slightly disturbed, attractive centering throughout, rich colors, Very Fine, 7c with 1992 P.F. certificate
615
350
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10c War (O88). Mint N.H. huge margins and well-centered, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
300
225
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10c-24c War (O88, O90-O91). Mint N.H. blocks of four, one 15c tiny disturbance, 24c gum disturbance, 24c separation, Fine-Very Fine group
2,320
450
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15c War (O90). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 87 selvage, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate for strip of six
190
250
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30c War, Intermediate Hard Paper (O92). Horizontal strips of four and five, original gum, seven Mint N.H., fresh and Fine
2,185
550
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90c War (O93). Block of four, wide exterior margins, especially right and bottom suggesting this is from a corner position in the sheet, light cork cancels, top right few short perfs, some minor staining between left pair due to strengthening, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, this is the second known used block of the 90c War, the other is ex Lobdell (Siegel Sale 1003)
1,400
1,700
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1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (O94). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered for this Special Printing, gorgeous bright colorEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING ON SOFT PAPER. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 2013 P.F. certificate. Offered on behalf of Harvard University
6,000
6,250
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1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (O94). Without gum as issued, beautiful glowing color and outstanding centering, suggestion of a minute perf tip thin speck at top, otherwise Very Fine and choice, exceptionally nice looking example of this rare Special Printing (without "Specimen" overprint)
6,000
2,200
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10c Interior, Soft Paper (O100). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition, SMQ $245.00 as hinged)
250
450
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10c Interior, Soft Paper (O100). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
250
225
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24c Interior, Soft Paper (O103). Unused (no gum), characteristic pastel shade, three extra wide margins, light crease and some negligible soiling, otherwise Fine, with 1970 P.F. certificate
2,100
350
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6c Treasury, Soft Paper (O110). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep shade, almost perfect centering with Jumbo margins on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT TREASURY SOFT PAPER ISSUE. THIS IS EASILY THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.
This issue is rare in Mint N.H. condition. A Power Search review found only one other example, offered in our 1998 sale of the Zoellner collection. To combine Mint N.H. gum with Jumbo margins and choice centering is exponentially more difficult.
With 1992, 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo. Unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition). This is the only Mint N.H. example contained in the P.S.E. Population Report
450
1,900
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6c Treasury, Soft Paper (O110). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with bottom left corner part imprint selvage, huge margins -- particularly the left stamp which has a light natural gum wrinkle, Very Fine and choice, a scarce Mint N.H. pair of the Treasury Soft Paper Issue, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate for strip of five, Scott Retail as singles
900
650
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4194
90c Treasury, Soft Paper (O113). Original gum, minor disturbance from hinge removal, beautiful deep rich color, several unpunched perfs, Very Fine example of this rare Soft Paper Official
5,500
800
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30c War, Soft Paper (O120). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate
450
475
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