Sale 984 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010
Category — 1909 Bluish Paper Issue (Scott 357-366)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
811
1c Green, Bluish (357). Wide top imprint and plate no. 4892 block of six, lightly hinged, Very Good-Fine
1,100
350
812
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., brilliant color on nicely blued paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect
170
1,000
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Bottom imprint and plate no. 4863 block of six, extraordinarily well-centered, fresh and crisp with deep rich color, Extremely Fine, one of the finest quality 2c Bluish Paper plate blocks in existence, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,000
950
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3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Lightly hinged, rich color on deeply blued paper, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1975 P.F. and 1999 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates
1,800
1,400
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3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Nicely centered, marvelous dark color on strongly blued paper, lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,500.00)
1,800
1,100
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6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Left sheet selvage with plate initials, faintly hinged if at all, perfs close to barely touch, still an attractive fresh stamp, with 1970 P.F. certificate
1,350
700
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10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Vivid color, lightly hinged, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1967 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,850.00)
1,750
1,300
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15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Mint N.H. with right sheet selvage, bright color, Fine, difficult to find in Mint N.H. condition, with 1972 A.P.S. certificate
3,250
1,400
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