Sale 1079 — The George A. Schwenk Collection of Newspapers & Periodicals
Sale Date — Thursday, 18 September, 2014
Category — 1865 Issue Unused (Scott PR1-PR3)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2046
5c Dark Blue, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR1). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, scarce in sound and centered condition, ex Vineyard, with 2002 P.F. certificate
750
625
2047
10c Blue Green, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR2). Without gum as issued, bright color, well-centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this issue, ex Vineyard, with 2002 P.F. certificate
300
750
Back to Top2048
10c Blue Green, Colored Border, Pelure Paper, 1865 Issue (PR2b). Without gum as issued, choice centering with wide margins, natural s.e. at bottom, Very Fine and choice, a scarce example of this variety, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
400
275
Back to Top2049
10c Blue Green, Colored Border, Pelure Paper, 1865 Issue (PR2b). Without gum as issued, wide margins, bright shade, lightly soiled at left, otherwise Very Fine example of this variety, with 2007 P.F. certificate
400
275
Back to Top2050
25c Carmine Red, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR3a). Without gum as issued, wide margins, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice example of this shade variety, with 1994 A.P.S. certificate
425
400
Back to Top2051
25c Orange Red, Colored Border, Pelure Paper, 1865 Issue (PR3b). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, centered slightly to top but sound, Very Fine example of this scarce and distinct shade, with 2011 Weiss certificate
450
600
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