Sale 921 — Superb Graded United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 18 October, 2006
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
532
10c Brown (150). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, unusually wide margins, radiant colorEXTREMELY FINE LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
In searching past auction catalogues, we have located precious few examples of Scott 150 in the condition of the stamp offered here. Collectors who are unwilling to compromise on quality are well-advised to pursue this opportunity.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,800.00)
1,600
4,750
533
2c Vermilion (178). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, vibrant color on crisp paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $940.00)
450
700
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3c Green (184). Original gum, choice margins and beautifully centered, fresh, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,700.00)
120
400
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Uncommonly wide margins and essentially perfect centering, faint secret mark, purple target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $265.00)
27
600
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15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide margins, crisp paper, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 15-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as Mint N.H., SMQ $730.00 as 90 hinged, $1,300.00 as 95 hinged). Scott Retail as hinged
350
1,100
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15c Red Orange (189). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice margins and sensational perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, an outstanding original-gum example, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00)
350
2,100
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15c Red Orange (189). Original gum, brilliant color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $730.00)
350
450
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5c Yellow Brown (205). Huge Jumbo margins, clear impression, cork cancellation, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $47.00 as 90, $190.00 as 95)
10
550
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6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Original gum, bright and fresh color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
625
750
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10c Brown (209). Mint N.H., pretty shade, wide margins with excellent proportions, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp of great visual appeal, with 1996 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
525
1,000
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2c Red Brown (210). Beautiful balanced margins, bright color, attractively struck Maltese Cross fancy cancellation, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $230.00)
0
1,100
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., fabulous margins of essentially Jumbo proportions, vivid color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $435.00)
140
400
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