Sale 905 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 December, 2005
Category — Newspapers and Periodicals
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3419
P
2c-$60.00 1875 Newspaper Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (PR9P1-PR32P1). Complete set of 24 values, each approximately 145 x 212mm with full die sinkage, trace of presentation binding at left, Very Fine
1,920
1,700
3420
P
2c-$60.00 1875 Newspaper Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (PR9P2-PR32P2). Complete set of 24 on original gray card backing, fresh and Very Fine, also incl. No. PR81P2, scarce group as only 85 were prepared
1,020
1,150
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TC
2c-$60.00 1875 Newspaper Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (PR9TC5-PR32TC5). Complete set of five colors for the 24 denominations, attractively mounted on quadrille pages, fresh and Very Fine, scarce complete set
4,872
4,000
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E
1c Black, 1885 American Bank Note Co. Newspaper Issue, Die Essay on India (PR81-E1a). Die sunk on 79 x 88mm card with full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine
1,350
375
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P
2c-$100.00 1895 Newspaper, Large Die Proofs on India (PR102P1-PR113P1). Die sunk on approximately 150 x 200mm cards with full die sinkage, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine
1,500
1,250
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P
2c-$100.00 1895 Newspaper, Small Die Proofs on Wove (PR102P2-PR113P2). On original gray card backings, $5.00 few faults to backing only, otherwise Very Fine, scarce set as only 85 were prepared
1,200
1,600
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5c-25c 1865-81 Newspapers (PR1-PR8). Without gum as issued, a complete set of the eight large format Newspaper stamps, fresh colors, the three 5c with light creases, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
2,250
1,050
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5c Dark Blue, Colored Border (PR1). Without gum as issued, negative "38" bottom imprint margin single, nicely centered, fresh, tiny negligible toning speck in top margin, otherwise Fine
550
525
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5c Dull Blue, 1875 Reprint (PR5). Without gum as issued, with wide top "National Bank Note Co. New York 38" imprint margin, fresh and crisp, vibrant color, Fine and very pretty
150
200
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5c Dark Blue, White Border (PR8). Without gum as issued, "National Bank Note Co. New York 38" top imprint margin, beautifully centered, couple nibbed perfs at bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine
450
475
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5c Dark Blue, White Border (PR8). Without gum as issued, "National Bank Note Co. New York 38" top imprint margin, incredibly well-centered, slight central thin spots, Extremely Fine appearance
450
425
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5c Dark Blue, Continental Bank Note Co. Special Printing, Imperforate (PR8 var). Without gum as issued, huge margins, slight thinning, Extremely Fine appearance, very scarce (see footnote in Scott U.S. Specialized after PR8)
E. 400-500
400
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12c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR16). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
450
260
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60c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR20). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, reperfed at top, Very Fine appearance, with 2005 P.F. certificate
800
230
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$1.92 Dark Brown, 1875 Issue (PR24). Unused (regummed), rich color, few nibbed perfs at bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine
1,250
210
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$24.00 Dark Gray Violet, 1875 Issue (PR29). Unused (regummed), rich color, rounded corner at top right, few short perfs at bottom, otherwise Very Fine
4,000
325
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$36.00 Brown Rose, 1875 Issue (PR30). Unused (regummed), bright color, Fine
4,250
325
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2c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing, Horizontally Ribbed Paper (PR33a). Without gum as issued, crisp impression, small corner crease at bottom left, appears Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
550
110
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2c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing, Horizontally Ribbed Paper (PR33a). Block of four, without gum as issued, detailed impression on crisp paper, Fine-Very Fine, scarce multiple, with 2003 P.F. certificate
2,400
1,900
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2c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing, Horizontally Ribbed Paper (PR33 var). Without gum as issued, handsomely centered, fresh and bright, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
475
425
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3c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR34). Without gum as issued, s.e. at bottom, fresh and Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
550
0
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3c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing, Horizontally Ribbed Paper (PR34a). Without gum as issued, detailed impression, Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
575
135
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4c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR35). Without gum as issued, s.e. at top, well-balanced margins, small corner crease at bottom left, appears Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
600
220
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4c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR35). Without gum as issued, deep shade on fresh paper, Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
600
220
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4c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR35). Without gum as issued, crisp impression, Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
600
0
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4c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR35). Without gum as issued, small tear, Fine appearance, with 2003 P.F. certificate
600
130
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9c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR38). Without gum as issued, detailed impression on bright paper, Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate
950
210
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10c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR39). Without gum as issued, bright shade, wide margins, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2005 P.F. certificate
1,200
1,800
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10c Gray Black, 1875 Special Printing (PR39). Without gum as issued, intense shade, three wide margins, Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
1,200
375
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12c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR40). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, natural s.e. at top, single trvial natural inclusion at bottom, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
1,500
575
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12c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR40). Without gum as issued, fresh and Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
1,500
500
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12c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR40). Without gum as issued, bright color, light crease, appears Fine, with 1974 A.P.S. certificate
1,500
400
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24c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR41). Without gum as issued, bright color, few short perfs, Fine, only 411 sold, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
2,000
375
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36c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR42). Without gum as issued, bright color, reperfed at top, Fine appearance, only 330 sold, with 2002 P.F. certificate
2,500
675
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36c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR42). Without gum as issued, radiant color, s.e. at top, centered to left, almost Fine, only 330 sold, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
2,500
350
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48c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR43). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, few short perfs at left, otherwise Very Fine, only 268 sold, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
3,250
675
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60c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR44). Without gum as issued, natural s.e. at top with part arrow, natural pre-printing paperfold, few short perfs, centered to left, Fine, scarce, only 222 sold, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
3,500
650
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84c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR46). Without gum as issued, rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, only 164 sold, backstamp barely shows thru (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), with 1995 P.F. certificate
4,500
3,250
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96c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR47). Without gum as issued, fresh and brightFINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1875 96-CENT NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING.
With 2003 P.F. certificate. Only 141 issued
7,000
2,800
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96c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR47). Without gum as issued, bright color, small closed tear at top center, appears Fine, scarce, only 141 sold, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
7,500
1,700
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2c-8c 1879 Issue (PR57-PR61). Unused (no gum), 2c s.e. at bottom, few short perfs, appear Fine-Very Fine
335
525
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2c-10c 1879 Newspaper Issue (PR57-PR62). Blocks of four, original gum, 8c Mint N.H. and with bottom imprint margin, one pair each 3c and 4c creased, one 6c stamp also creased, otherwise Very Good-Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged singles
1,910
325
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2c Black, 1879 Issue (PR57). Mint N.H., deep shade and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
50
220
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2c Black, 1879 Issue (PR57). Three blocks of four, original gum, couple stamps Mint N.H., slightly different shades, one pair with some short perfs, otherwise Very Good-Very Fine
675
180
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2c Black, 1879 Issue (PR57). Bottom half pane of 50 with side selvage and bottom imprint margin, original gum, considerable separation and hinge reinforcement, some paper remnants as well, generally Fine, ex Braceland
2,500
230
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3c Black, 1879 Issue (PR58). Top imprint and "B" margin block of six, original gum, small adherence at bottom, separations, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as six singles
330
280
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4c Black, 1879 Issue (PR59). Two blocks of four, original gum, distinct shades, fresh, top pair of one with wrinkle, one stamp in other small thin spot, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
500
150
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6c Black, 1879 Issue (PR60). Block of four, original gum, extraordinarily well-centered, Extremely Fine
400
1,050
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6c Black, 1879 Issue (PR60). Block of four, original gum, two stamps Mint N.H., well-centered, few light gum bends or wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine
400
475
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8c Gray Black, 1879 Issue (PR61). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six with part bottom imprint margin, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as two hinged singles and block of four
605
250
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8c Black, 1879 Issue (PR61). Two blocks of four, original gum, three stamps Mint N.H., strikingly different shades, Fine, ex Braceland, Scott Retail as two hinged blocks of four
850
350
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10c Black, 1879 Issue (PR62). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom imprint margin, wonderfully fresh, some separation, Fine and very attractive, Scott Retail as hinged
425
325
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10c Black, 1879 Issue (PR62). Block of nine, original gum, some h.r., center stamp Mint N.H., Fine, ex Braceland
810
150
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12c Red, 1879 Issue (PR63). Block of four, original gum, hinge rejoined horizontally, right pair minor flaws, otherwise Fine, ex Braceland
1,850
425
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24c Red, 1879 Issue (PR64). Block of four, original gum, small hinge reinforcement, fresh, rich color, Fine, ex Braceland
1,850
800
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36c Red, 1879 Issue (PR65). Block of four, original gum, couple trivial h.r., fresh and beautifully centered, deep rich colorVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1879 36-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE
Very few blocks of this issue have survived, and it is likely that this one is the finest to remain intact.
Ex Drucker. With 2002 P.F. certificate
3,750
3,500
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60c Red, 1879 Issue (PR67). Block of four, original gum, fresh, attractively centered, some hinge reinforcement, left pair lightly creased, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Bracelend
2,850
425
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72c Red, 1879 Issue (PR68). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with wide and well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE NEWSPAPER ISSUE. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
1,200
3,750
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3478
$1.92 Pale Brown, 1879 Issue (PR71). Block of four, original gum, bottom pair small h.r., top pair lightly hinged, bottom perfs trimmed, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland
2,000
325
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$3.00 Red Vermilion, 1879 Issue (PR72). Block of four, original gum, well-centered and vivid color, top right stamp trivial margin thin spot, Fine-Very Fine appearance, ex Braceland
2,500
1,000
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$6.00 Blue, 1879 Issue (PR73). Original gum, pretty pastel color, slight soiling at top, otherwise Fine
950
160
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$9.00 Orange, 1879 Issue (PR74). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, fresh and Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
725
240
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$12.00 Yellow Green, 1879 Issue (PR75). Unused (no gum), fresh color, Fine, with photocopy of 2003 P.F. certificate for a block of four (bottom left stamp)
750
210
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$12.00 Yellow Green, 1879 Issue (PR75). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, trivial natural inclusion at top right, Very Fine
750
160
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$12.00 Yellow Green, 1879 Issue (PR75). Horizontal pair with top imprint, original gum, couple small h.r., Fine
1,500
325
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$24.00 Dark Violet, 1879 Issue (PR76). Original gum, rich color, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
775
500
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$24.00 Dark Violet, 1879 Issue (PR76). Disturbed part original gum, small h.r., dark color and proof-like impression, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
775
230
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$48.00 Yellow Brown, 1879 Issue (PR78). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, choice color, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
900
475
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3489
$60.00 Purple, 1879 Issue (PR79). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color and detailed impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
825
700
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1c Black, 1885 Issue (PR81). Four blocks of four, original gum, couple different shades, some separations, two stamps lightly creased, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, three blocks are ex Braceland
900
260
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1c Black, 1885 Issue (PR81). Block of fifteen, original gum, some h.r. and slight offset, three Mint N.H., natural s.e. at top, fresh, Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland
800
210
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12c Deep Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR82). Top right sheet corner margin block of four, original gum, top pair Mint N.H., centered left, perfs close to barely in, attractive position piece, ex Bracelend
800
160
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12c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR82). Block of four, original gum, wonderfully fresh and unusually well-centered, couple hinge reinforcements, Very Fine, ex Braceland
800
650
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12c Rose Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR82). Block of four, original gum, minor separation, left pair light crease or bend, top left light corner thin, otherwise Fine, ex Braceland
800
160
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12c Rose Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR82). Block of four, original gum, pretty pastel color, left pair light crease, top right stamp trivial margin thin, otherwise Fine, ex Bracelend
800
150
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24c Deep Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR83). Mint N.H. top right sheet corner margin block of four, hinged in selvage, wonderfully fresh, Fine-Very Fine, bottom right exceptionally nice, handsome showpiece
800
1,100
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24c Rose Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR83). Top imprint margin block of four, original gum, couple small hinge reinforcements, bottom right stamp crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Warm-Griffiths
800
500
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24c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR83). Block of four, unused (no gum), fresh color, bottom left stamp with clear plate scratch, one with tiny trivial thin spot, otherwise Fine, ex Braceland
800
150
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36c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR84). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, rich color, Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland
1,050
525
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36c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR84). Block of four, original gum, rich color, Very Good
1,050
125
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48c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR85). Block of four, original gum, top pair hinge reinforced, bottom pair Mint N.H., fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as hinged block of four
1,350
575
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48c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR85). Block of four, original gum, top pair he, bottom left stamp Mint N.H., Fine, ex Braceland
1,350
525
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48c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR85). Block of four, unused (no gum), top left stamp thin and couple short perfs, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland
1,350
150
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60c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR86). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
375
675
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60c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR86). Horizontal pair with top imprint, original gum, h.r., fresh, deep rich color, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, ex Braceland
750
1,050
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72c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR87). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
375
220
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72c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR87). Block of four, original gum, bottom pair lightly hinged (appears Mint N.H.), fresh, attractively centered, Fine-Very Fine
1,750
1,200
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96c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR89). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
600
325
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96c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR89). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color, small corner crease at bottom right, appears Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
600
190
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96c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR89). Block of four, somewhat disturbed original gum, minute perf tip thin speck, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland
2,750
525
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96c Carmine, 1885 Issue (PR89). Block of four, disturbed original gum, small adherence and rejoined separations, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland
2,750
450
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1c-4c 1894 Issue (PR90-PR92). Pairs, original gum, 2c vertical, other two horizontal, 2c gum creases, 4c right stamp creased, otherwise Fine lot, 2c ex Braceland
2,350
300
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1c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR90). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep shade and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
325
625
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1c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR90). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, light natural gum crease at bottom, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
325
140
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1c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR90). Horizontal pair, original gum, left stamp lightly hinged, right stamp Mint N.H., choice margins and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as two hinged singles
650
0
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1c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR90). Horizontal pair, original gum, exceptionally well-centered, fresh, Very Fine
650
0
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1c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR90). Block of four with top imprint and plate no. 482 margin, original gum, Fine-Very Fine, ex Braceland, with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,400
2,400
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1c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR90). Block of six, original gum, couple hinge reinforced separations, top strip Fine, bottom strip huge margins and beautifully centered, light crease, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Braceland
2,050
260
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2c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR91). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins, intense impression, light natural gum creasing, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
375
260
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2c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR91). Mint N.H. horizontal strip of four with full top imprint margin, end stamps creased, Very Good appearance, scarce position piece, ex Braceland
1,500
170
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2c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR91). Horizontal block of six, original gum, fresh, internal separation, some natural gum creases, Fine, ex Braceland
2,400
375
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4c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR92). Block of four, original gum, natural short gumming at right, fresh and nicely centered, Fine-Very Fine, ex Warm-Griffiths
2,250
1,250
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10c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR94). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, huge marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1894 NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
900
1,800
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10c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR94). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, wide margins, Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
900
450
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10c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR94). Original gum, fresh, reperfed at left, Fine appearance, with 2005 P.F. certificate
900
190
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12c Pink, 1894 Issue (PR95). Partial bottom imprint margin single, original gum, classic pastel color, vertical crease, right perfs touch, very scarce, with photocopy of 1990 P.S.E. certificate for an imprint strip of three
2,500
400
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12c Pink, 1894 Issue (PR95). Block of four with full bottom imprint sheet margin, original gum, fresh, characteristic pastel color, right pair small closed tears (may only be creases)FINE CENTERING. AN EXTREMELY RARE 12-CENT 1894 BUREAU NEWSPAPER ISSUE BLOCK.
Ex Warm-Griffiths. With 1991 P.F. certificate
11,500
2,900
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12c Pink, 1894 Issue (PR95). Block of four, original gum, fresh and bright, extraordinarily well-centered, some light creases or wrinkles, couple small thin spotsEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. PROBABLY THE FINEST-LOOKING ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE 12-CENT 1894 BUREAU NEWSPAPER ISSUE.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
11,500
4,750
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24c Pink, 1894 Issue (PR96). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered with the classic pastel shade, couple small or light creases, otherwise Extremely Fine, beautiful appearance, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2,750
3,500
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24c Pink, 1894 Issue (PR96). Block of four, original gum, naturally crackly, at least two Mint N.H.VERY GOOD-FINE. PROBABLY AS FINE AS THIS EXTREMELY RARE 24-CENT 1894 BUREAU NEWSPAPER BLOCK EXISTS.
With 1987 P.F. certificate
12,500
1,600
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24c Pink, 1894 Issue (PR96). Block of four, original gum, naturally crackly, few small h.r., lightly strengthened vertical separationVERY GOOD. ONLY A FEW BLOCKS OF THE 24-CENT 1894 BUREAU NEWSPAPER ISSUE ARE KNOWN.
It is unlikely that any well-centered multiples of the 24c 1894 Newspaper Issue have survived intact.
12,500
1,150
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1c-$5.00, 1895 Issue (PR102-PR109). Original gum, few small faults, appear Fine
6,400
950
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1c-5c 1894 Issue (PR102-PR104). Eight, one and two respectively, all margin positions, mostly different plate nos., both 5c unused (no gum), others original gum (four 1c Mint N.H.), virtually all Fine-Very Fine
2,450
525
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1c Black, 1895 Issue (PR102). Bottom arrow, imprint and plate no. 90 strip of three, original gum, h.r., left stamp small corner gum soak, Fine, ex Braceland
450
150
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1c Black, 1895 Issue (PR102). Block of four, original gum, fresh, attractively centered, top right stamp small thin spot, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
700
0
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1c Black, 1895 Issue (PR102). Top sheet margin block of four, slightly glazed original gum, looks Mint N.H., Fine
700
210
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2c Black, 1895 Issue (PR103). Matched top and bottom arrow, imprint and plate no. 90 strips of three, original gum, each with one stamp reattached, most small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance, bottom position ex Warm-Griffiths
900
0
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5c Black, 1895 Issue (PR104). Bottom arrow, imprint and plate no. 93 strip of three, original gum, hinged in selvage, stamps Mint N.H., small separation, couple nibbed perfs at top, otherwise Very Fine
675
1,050
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5c Black, 1895 Issue (PR104). Bottom arrow, imprint and plate no. 93 strip of three, original gum, beautifully centered, hinge reinforced, left stamp thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Warm-Griffiths
675
325
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10c Black, 1895 Issue (PR105). Mint N.H., fresh, Fine, original plate no. 105 margin accompanies
1,000
115
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10c Black, 1895 Issue (PR105). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
425
650
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10c Black, 1895 Issue (PR105). Top arrow, imprint and plate no. 105 strip of three, original gum, left stamp small light thin spot, Very Fine and choice appearance, ex Warm-Griffiths
1,275
0
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10c Black, 1895 Issue (PR105). Bottom arrow, imprint and plate no. 105 strip of three, original gum, some h.r., Fine, ex Braceland
1,275
375
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25c Carmine, 1895 Issue (PR106). Original gum, tiny trace of hinging in one corner, fresh and Fine, an especially difficult stamp to find in sound condition, with 2005 P.F. certificate
600
575
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25c Carmine, 1895 Issue (PR106). Block of four, original gum, natural s.e. at top, right pair light crease, otherwise Fine, scarce multiple, ex Braceland
2,600
575
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$2.00 Scarlet, 1895 Issue (PR108). Unused (no gum), brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine
1,500
0
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$10.00 Green, 1895 Issue (PR110). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty pastel color, Very Fine and choice
2,250
4,250
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$10.00 Green, 1895 Issue (PR110). Original gum, .h.r., bright color, tiny tear and light horizontal crease at top, appears Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
2,250
425
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$20.00 Slate, 1895 Issue (PR111). Slightly disturbed original gum, sharp proof-like impression, internal tear at left, otherwise Extremely Fine, a scarce stamp
3,000
450
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$50.00 Dull Rose, 1895 Issue (PR112). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $50.00 1895 UNWATERMARKED NEWSPAPER ISSUE.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate
2,750
3,500
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$50.00 Dull Rose, 1895 Issue (PR112). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, light horizontal crease, appears Very Fine
2,750
575
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$100.00 Purple, 1895 Issue (PR113). Slightly disturbed original gum, deep rich color and detailed impression, Fine
3,250
900
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1c-$100.00 1895-97 Issue (PR114-PR125). Original gum, rich colors, few minor imperfections, Fine-Very Fine
307
100
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1c-$100.00 1895 Newspaper Issue (PR114-PR125). Specialized collection of nearly 100 items on pages, includes margin singles, arrow singles, pairs and blocks, line blocks, plate no. singles and pairs with part imprint and plate no., only one $20.00, others from four to ten or more of each, apparently all original gum with a fairly large part Mint N.H., virtually all Fine-Very Fine with some in higher grades, a lovely lot for the specialist, also includes a cigar box full of inexpensive unrelated material
E. 1,500-2,000
1,600
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1c-25c 1897 Newspaper Issue (PR114-PR118). Incl. two each of 1c, 2c and two 5c, affixed to Hannibal Mo. Post Office ledger page and either cancelled or tied by corks, defective with top stamps torn and missing pieces and some other wear, otherwise Fine, unusual item
E. 200-300
525
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$10.00 Green, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR122). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. strip of three with arrow, intense color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles with no premium for the selvage or multiple
255
180
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$50.00 Dull Rose, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR124). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, pretty pastel color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
101
230
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$100.00 Purple, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR125). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color on white paper, almost perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. certificate
55
75
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$100.00 Purple, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR125). Pane of 50 with imprints and plate nos. at top and sides and arrow at top, unused (no gum), few sensibly reinforced perf separations, otherwise Very Fine, scarce multiple, Scott Retail as gummed singles with no premium for plate blocks
2,750
425
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Newspapers and Periodicals Issues. Eleven unused items, virtually all original gum, couple Mint N.H., all are position singles, pairs of blocks of four with imprints, part imprints, corner and sheet margins, six different between Nos. PR57/PR91, generally Fine-Very Fine
1,525
375
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