Sale 992 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 24-25 June, 2010
Category — The Dr. Yamil H. Kouri Collection of Cuba Puerto Principe Issues (Third and Fourth Printings)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2728
CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 5c on -1/2m Blue Green (192, 193). Third printing (Cuba), Fourth printing (U.S.), complete used set of all five positions, Positions 1-2 and 4-5 in pairs and tied on separate pieces by circular datestamps, first pair with some slight toning, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Position 3 with especially nice centering, the pair of Positions 1 and 2 showing the different styles of type is especially desirable, Positions 1-2 signed Bloch and ex Juhring and Robertson, Position 3 ex Robertson, Positions 4-5 signed Bartels, Scott Retail as singles
1,100
425
2729
CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 3c on 1c Black Violet (196-197). Fourth printing (Cuba), Third printing (U.S.), horizontal strip of five of all positions, original gum, pretty shade, fresh and Fine, very rare, only three are recorded, ex Robertson, Scott Retail as singles
385
425
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CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 3c on 1c Black Violet, Inverted Surcharge (196a, 197a). Fourth printing (Cuba), Third printing (U.S.), Positions 1-4, first and last tied on small pieces by circular datestamp, others also used, few small thin spots, Fine-Very Fine appearance, a scarce group, ex Robertson
1,375
600
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CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 5c on 1c Black Violet (198, 199). Fourth printing (Cuba), Third printing (U.S.), horizontal strip of five of all five positions, original gum, bit heavily hinge reinforced, rich color on bright paper, Fine, scarce, only eight strips are believed to exist, ex Robertson
E. 500-750
450
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CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 5c on 1c Black Violet, Double Surcharge (198c, 199c). Fourth printing (Cuba), Third printing (U.S.), complete set of all five positions, Positions 1-2 in pair, original gum, pair with faint toned spot at bottom leftFINE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THE ENTIRE SETTING OF ALL FIVE POSITIONS OF THE 5-CENT ON ONE-CENTAVO WITH DOUBLE SURCHARGE.
All ex Juhring and Robertson. The pair also ex Tows.
3,100
750
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CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 5c on 1c Black Violet, Inverted Surcharge (198a, 199a). Fourth printing (Cuba), Third printing (U.S.), Positions 1 and 5, each tied by circular datestamp on small piece, fresh and Fine, scarce, ex Robertson
375
250
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CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 10c on 1c Black Violet (200, 200a). Fourth printing (Cuba), Third printing (U.S.), two items, both complete settings in strips of five, first original gum, h.r. where hinge separations rejoined, second tied on piece by three neat strikes of double-circle datestamp, each showing the broken "1" on Position 4, Fine-Very Fine, scarce and highly exhibitable, used strips are especially desirable and difficult to find, ex Robertson
E. 500-750
325
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