Sale 1206 — United States Stamps and Confederate States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2019
Category — Postage Due
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
700
30c Brown (J6). Original gum, unusually wide margins, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
350
375
701
1c Bright Claret (J22). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 313 block of ten, radiant color, light natural gum bend at right affects three stamps, few perf separations, Very Fine
2,000
550
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2c Deep Claret (J32). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 60 block of six, radiant color on fresh paper, a couple trivial natural gum bends, Very Fine, ex Wampler and Curtis
1,700
375
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2c Deep Claret (J39). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 247 selvage, perfect centering, rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00), only one grades higher (at 98J)
40
325
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3c Rose Red (J40 var). Wide top imprint and plate no. 70 block of six, original gum, radiant color on bright paper, bottom right stamp small corner crease at bottom right, Fine appearance, ex Whtipain
950
150
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10c Deep Claret (J42). Top imprint and plate no. 256 block of six, lightly hinged, attractive color, light pencil erasure in selvage, Very Fine
1,000
225
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10c Deep Claret (J49). Mint N.H. left imprint, plate no. 5540 and star block of six, intense shade and impression, top left stamp tiny natural inclusion, right vertical row of perfs lightly folded, Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition and unpriced as such, ex Hall, Scott Retail as hinged
1,400
190
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30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H. with left plate no. 5526 selvage, extraordinarily wide margins, excellent centering, vivid color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2001 P.F. certificates
525
375
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30c Deep Claret (J66a). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 5526 selvage, exceedingly wide margins, intense color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $675.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
220
500
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50c Carmine (J76). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 20229 selvage, exceedingly well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
375
275
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$5.00 Scarlet (J78a). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 20158 selvage, uncommonly wide and well-balanced margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $350.00), the only example to receive the grade of 95J, with just three higher
70
250
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$1.00 Scarlet (J87). Mint N.H. with bottom left plate no. 25243 corner selvage, choice centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00), one of three to receive this grade, with just one higher
52
225
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