Sale 1092 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 19-20 February, 2015
Category — 1890-93 Small Bank Note Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1158
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (219P1-229P1). Die sunk of full-size 151 x 201mm card, only one 2c value (Lake color), 1c and 90c each with faint bit of toning, otherwise Very Fine, this is only the second set we have offered since keeping computerized records
3,725
950
1159
1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,150.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others
65
3,250
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2c Lake, Imperforate (219Da). Six multiples, incl. two bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of 14, one similar from top, right and left sheet margin blocks of 14 with imprint, and a block of 32 (4 x 8), unused (no gum as usual), large margins, few minor imperfections to be expected from such large multiples, appear Very Fine
4,080
1,200
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2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H., precise centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
70
750
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TC
6c 1890 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs (224TC5). 25 pairs, incl. horizontal and vertical, few with partial imprint, tremendous range of shades, large margins, few have small faultsVERY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE GROUP OF TRIAL COLOR PROOFS OF THE 6-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
Scott Retail as singles
6,000
1,400
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TC
6c 1890 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs (224TC5). 22 blocks of four and four singles (two with plate nos.), nice range of shades with some duplication, large to huge margins incl. some with sheet margins, few small faults to be expectedVERY FINE. A RARE GROUP OF BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE 6-CENT 1890 TRIAL COLOR PROOFS.
Scott Retail as singles
11,040
1,600
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1165
15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., wide and beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color, reperfed at right (not noted as such on certificate), appears Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
675
500
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15c Indigo (227). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00 as 95, $1,750.00 as 98), only five have graded higher (the highest at 98J) and none share this grade
225
750
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30c Black (228). Mint N.H., wide beautifully balanced margins, intense shade, Extremely Fine, a stunning stamp
975
1,600
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