Sale 982 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009
Category — Postage Due (J)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
6077
2c Brown (J2). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, long and full perforations all around, Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
1,100
300
6078
5c Pale Brown (J4 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade which is significantly different from the normal shade, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1987 and 2005 P.F. certificates
825
300
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5c Brown (J4). Original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate (OGph VF-XF 85)
825
500
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1c Red Brown (J15). Mint N.H., balanced margins, rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
200
300
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3c Red Brown (J17). Original gum, small h.r., attractive shade, reperfed at right, Fine appearance
1,150
225
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30c Red Brown (J20). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, deep rich color with clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $990.00 as 90, $1,750.00 as 95), one of only two to have been awarded this grade with only five higher
550
650
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50c Red Brown (J21). Unused (no gum), rich color, Fine with 2009 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as original gum
1,950
350
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1c Dark Claret (J22). Mint N.H. vertical block of six, intense color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine
570
170
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3c Bright Claret (J24). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color, choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
800
450
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30c Bright Claret (J27). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate
650
425
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50c Bright Claret (J28). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1998 and 2009 P.F. certificates
700
190
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2c Vermilion (J30). Mint N.H., gorgeous rich color and sharp impression, Fine and attractive, scarce in Mint N.H. condition
2,100
750
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2c Vermilion (J30). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate
850
475
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2c Deep Claret (J32). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression which clearly shows every detail of the engraved lathework, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Lyons, with 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
275
300
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3c Deep Claret (J33). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression in a deeper shade than the previous lot, perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT 1894 UNWATERMARKED FIRST BUREAU ISSUE POSTAGE DUE.
Ex Piedmont. With 1997 and 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00). Only one has graded higher to date (95J).
675
1,600
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30c Pale Rose (J36b). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide margins, Very Fine and choice example of this distinct shade, with 1988 and 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $880.00)
1,250
550
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50c Pale Rose (J37a). Original gum, pretty shade, light corner crease, Fine appearance
1,800
200
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1c Deep Claret, -1/2c Dull Red (J38, J68). No. J68 Mint N.H. with plate no. 17131 at top, deep rich color, perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $95.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade, No. J38 previously hinged, P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95)
16
0
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3c Claret (J40 var). Mint N.H., rich color described on older certificates as Deep Claret (the default shade) but on the most recent certificate as the Claret shade (with which we agree), perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1999 (for block of four) and 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $840.00)
275
600
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3c Rose Red (J40 var). Mint N.H., bright color, Very Fine and choice example of this sub-shade, with 2005 P.F. certificate
275
160
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5c Claret (J41 var). Mint N.H., brilliant color in the Claret shade, choice centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp of great visual appeal, with 2000 P.F. (as Deep Claret) and 2007 P.S.E. (as Claret) certificates (XF 90; SMQ $540.00 as Deep Claret)
300
400
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5c Carmine Rose (J41 var). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, radiant color, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, especially desirable in the Carmine Rose shade, with 1988 and 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $860.00 as Deep Claret)
300
425
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5c Carmine Rose (J41 var). Mint N.H., attractive warm shade on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice example of this sub-shade, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $270.00 as Deep Claret)
300
160
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2c Rose Carmine (J46a). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate identifying the shade as Deep Claret, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 as 95, $800.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date among both shade varieties of this issue and in any gum condition
120
500
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3c Deep Claret (J47). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
1,750
1,100
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3c Deep Claret (J47). Mint N.H. with part imprint at bottom, proof-like impression, fresh and Very Fine, Scott no. in selvage, with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,750
425
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10c Deep Claret (J49). Mint N.H. with part right imprint selvage, fresh, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 2009 P.S.E. certificate for plate block
360
190
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10c Deep Claret (J49). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, Jumbo margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 and 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $95.00 as 80, $130.00 as 90)
360
170
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10c Deep Claret (J49). Mint N.H., lovely color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2009 P.S.E. certificate for plate block
360
190
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50c Rose Carmine (J50a). Deep rich color, attractively centered, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,150
600
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1c Dull Rose (J52a). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (F-VF 75; SMQ $75.00 as 70, $200.00 as 80)
260
100
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3c Carmine Lake (J54). Barely hinged, deep shade on incredibly bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, a stunning stamp of great visual appeal, with 1986 and 2004 P.F. certificates
1,150
600
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2c Rose (J60). Mint N.H., pastel color on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $800.00)
850
500
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2c Rose Red (J62a). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this shade, with 1998 P.F. certificate, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $100.00 as 95, $295.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date
10
110
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5c Deep Claret (J64b). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $230.00 as 95, 580.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date for a J64b with none higher
37
225
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5c Carmine Rose (J64 var). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $230.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date for a J64, with none higher
37
160
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30c Deep Claret (J66a). Mint N.H., stunning color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
260
300
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30c Deep Claret (J66a). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine example of this shade, ex Scarsdale, with 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates
260
170
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30c Deep Claret (J66a). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate
260
90
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50c Carmine Rose (J67). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1983 and 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $380.00 as 85, $520.00 as 90)
370
325
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Postage Due Balance. 47 unused and 10 used, incl. unused Nos. J1, J3, J42, J53b, J74, J75, used Nos. J17, J18, J37 and J43, few Mint N.H., few flaws, most Fine-Very Fine
2,565
450
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