Sale 3052: United States Stamps Featuring the Donald D. Nelson Collection
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Lot# : 1001 1847 Issue (1-2)
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, lightly canceled, three ample to full margins, just in at top, Fine (Scott $350)Start Price : 75.00 USDCurrent Opening : 130.00 USDHammer price : 170.00 USDLot# : 1002 1847 Issue (1-2)
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1, 1847 5c Brown, rich shade, light grid cancel, clear to full margins, vertical crease, Fine appearance (Scott $350)Start Price : 50.00 USDCurrent Opening : 120.00 USDHammer price : 150.00 USDLot# : 1003 1847 Issue (1-2)
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1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, tied on folded letter addressed to Worcester Mass by lightly struck red cancel with an accompanying Providence RI cds at left, stamp deep rich color, ample to large margins and a very light wrinkle at the right edge, still Very Fine and attractive (Scott $550)Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 160.00 USDHammer price : 230.00 USDLot# : 1004 1847 Issue (1-2)
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2, 1847 10c Black, partial blue Troy NY cancel, three full balanced margins, just touching frameline bottom center, 5mm horiz bend at right edge, Fine example (Scott $800)Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 275.00 USDHammer price : 425.00 USDLot# : 1005 1847 Issue (1-2)
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2, 1847 10c Black, just tied on 1850 folded letter addressed to Greenville NC by light red cancels with New York Mar 26 cds alongside, cover was forwarded and a Greenville NC Apr 1 cds and a manuscript "forwarded 5" added, stamp clear to large margins, cover a bit of foxing especially in the bottom right corner, Very Fine stamp on a Fine cover; signed Bartels (Scott $1,000)Start Price : 250.00 USDCurrent Opening : 575.00 USDHammer price : 1,100.00 USDLot# : 1006 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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9, 1851 1c Blue, Type IV, unobtrusive light blue town cancel, just clear to full margins, 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF 80 certificate (Scott $100)1 / 1Start Price : 40.00 USDCurrent Opening : 80.00 USDHammer price : 80.00 USDLot# : 1007 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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11, 1851 3c Dull red, bottom margin vertical block of 14 (2x7), clear to wide margins at sides incl portions adjacent stamps at left, just in at top, crease through pos 8-9, small tear pos 10 and in margin, Very Fine appearance (Scott $1,400 as singles)Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 950.00 USDHammer price : 1,200.00 USDLot# : 1008 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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11, 1851 3c Dull red, selection of 13 used singles and a pair showing various cancels, shades, recuts, etc., margins to just cutting, Very Fine overallStart Price : 75.00 USDCurrent Opening : 325.00 USDHammer price : 375.00 USDLot# : 1009 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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12, 1856 5c Red brown, lovely used single with a partially struck black town cancel, three large margins with the bottom just clear to barely impinging, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $750)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 375.00 USDHammer price : 375.00 USDLot# : 1010 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, indistinct town cancel, full balanced margins, some tone spots on the back side, still Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $750)1 / 1Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 325.00 USDHammer price : 425.00 USDLot# : 1011 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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14-15, 1855 10c Green, Type II, III, each light town cancel and full to large margins, Very Fine; each with 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $290)1 / 1Start Price : 90.00 USDCurrent Opening : 220.00 USDHammer price : 230.00 USDLot# : 1012 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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16, 1855 10c Green, Type IV, lightly struck town cancel, ample to large margins, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,700)1 / 1Start Price : 500.00 USDCurrent Opening : 725.00 USDHammer price : 1,100.00 USDLot# : 1013 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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17, 1851 12c Black, oval grid cancel, ample to huge margins including portion of the adjacent stamp at right, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $250)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 170.00 USDHammer price : 170.00 USDLot# : 1014 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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17, 1851 12c Black, clear to full margins, light cancel, Fine and attractive (Scott $250)Start Price : 75.00 USDCurrent Opening : 85.00 USDHammer price : 130.00 USDLot# : 1015 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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17, 1851 12c Black, pair with bit of a lightly struck orange red transit cancel at the bottom, clear to full margins, small margin tear at the top does not detract from Very Fine appearance; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $630)1 / 1Start Price : 90.00 USDCurrent Opening : 170.00 USDHammer price : 220.00 USDLot# : 1016 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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18, 1857 1c Blue, Type I, unobtrusive cancel, Fine sound example; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $475)1 / 1Start Price : 60.00 USDCurrent Opening : 160.00 USDHammer price : 230.00 USDLot# : 1017 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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20, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, nicely centered single with fresh color, light black town cancel, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $275)1 / 1Start Price : 90.00 USDCurrent Opening : 140.00 USDHammer price : 210.00 USDLot# : 1018 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, block of four, PO fresh with excellent centering, o.g., NH, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $800 for hinged block)1 / 1Start Price : 500.00 USDCurrent Opening : 850.00 USDHammer price : 1,500.00 USDLot# : 1019 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, bright and well-centered single, with wonderful partial Providence, RI datestamp in red, a gem, 2016 Philatelic Foundation certificate1 / 1Start Price : 50.00 USDCurrent Opening : 210.00 USDHammer price : 350.00 USDLot# : 1020 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, vertical pair with delightful centering, cancelled by neat "New Britain" cds, a gem, 2016 PSAG certificate graded 95 (Scott $1,700 as singles)1 / 1Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 450.00 USDHammer price : 950.00 USDLot# : 1021 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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25A, 1857 3c Claret, Type II, light blue cancel, some blunted perfs at top as often, fresh and Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $950)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 160.00 USDHammer price : 375.00 USDLot# : 1022 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, assortment includes two mint o.g. singles, mint o.g. block; also eleven used singles with assorted cancels and shades including Boston "Paid", 1859 and 1860 town cancels, blue grid, etc., generally Fine and attractive groupStart Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 275.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1023 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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26A, 1857 3c Dull red, Type IV, nicely centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, some slight oxidation, otherwise Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $600)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 210.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1024 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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27, 1858 5c Brick red, Type I, Alexandria Va 1860 town cancel, well centered with perfs clear of the design on each side, choice Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,500)1 / 1Start Price : 500.00 USDCurrent Opening : 625.00 USDHammer price : 850.00 USDLot# : 1025 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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28, 1857 5c Red brown, Type I, nicely centered single with fresh color, unused, some toning ans improved perfs at upper right, corner crease bottom right, still a Fine appearing example of this rare stamp which is seldom offered; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $15,000)1 / 1Start Price : 750.00 USDCurrent Opening : 750.00 USDHammer price : 1,700.00 USDLot# : 1026 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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29, 1859 5c Brown, Type I, couple partial town cancels, fresh and Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $325)1 / 1Start Price : 65.00 USDCurrent Opening : 140.00 USDHammer price : 170.00 USDLot# : 1027 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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30, 1860 5c Orange brown, Type II, deep rich color, o.g., Fine and attractive; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,200)1 / 1Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 400.00 USDHammer price : 700.00 USDLot# : 1028 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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30A, 1860 5c Brown, Type II, well centered with perfs clear all around, partially struck Boston "Paid" cancel, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $300)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 160.00 USDHammer price : 210.00 USDLot# : 1029 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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32, 1857 10c Green, Type II, very lightly struck town cancel, fresh and Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $190)1 / 1Start Price : 40.00 USDCurrent Opening : 130.00 USDHammer price : 150.00 USDLot# : 1030 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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35, 1859 10c Green, Type V, lovely impression and color, large balanced margins especially at right and left, attractive blue cancel, 2016 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95 (SMQ $525)1 / 1Start Price : 250.00 USDCurrent Opening : 250.00 USDHammer price : 325.00 USDLot# : 1031 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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36B, 1860 12c Black, Plate 3, nicely centered for these, regummed, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $325)1 / 1Start Price : 50.00 USDCurrent Opening : 350.00 USDHammer price : 350.00 USDLot# : 1032 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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38, 1860 30c Orange, unusually well centered for the issue with rich color, traces of o.g., Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,900)1 / 1Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 575.00 USDHammer price : 800.00 USDLot# : 1033 1857-61 Issue (18-39)
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39, 1860 90c Blue, nicely centered with rich color, redistributed o.g., Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $3,000)1 / 1Start Price : 750.00 USDCurrent Opening : 1,800.00 USDHammer price : 1,800.00 USDLot# : 1034 "August" 1861 Issue (55-62B)
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62B, 1861 10c Green First Design, portion of a boxed "Paid" cancel, well centered with the perfs fully clear of the design on each side except just touching a couple of the ornaments on the left side, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,750)1 / 1Start Price : 600.00 USDCurrent Opening : 950.00 USDHammer price : 1,700.00 USDLot# : 1035 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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64b, 1861 3c Rose pink, attractive blue Illinois town cancel, balanced margins, a wonderful stamp, 2014 Philatelic Foundation certificate graded XF 90 (Scott $400)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 375.00 USDHammer price : 375.00 USDLot# : 1036 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
1 / 265-E15h, 1861 3c Brown rose, Finished "Premier Gravure" plate essay on semi-transparent stamp paper, Perf 12, well centered with fresh color, o.g., Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $600)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 200.00 USDHammer price : 325.00 USDLot# : 1037 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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65, 1861 3c Rose, pretty shade (PSAG cert describes it as Pale brown red), well-centered and with unobstrusive partial grid cancel, a lovely stamp, 2017 Philatelic Foundation and 2014 PSAG certificate graded XF-Sup 95J (Scott $225 for 95)1 / 1Start Price : 110.00 USDCurrent Opening : 250.00 USDHammer price : 325.00 USDLot# : 1038 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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70, 1862 24c Red lilac, neat target cancel, nicely centered, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $300)1 / 1Start Price : 90.00 USDCurrent Opening : 220.00 USDHammer price : 350.00 USDLot# : 1039 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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72b, 1861 90c Dark blue, well centered with deep rich color, segmented cork cancel, trivial bit of perf toning at upper right, still Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $950)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 675.00 USDHammer price : 900.00 USDLot# : 1040 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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73, 1863 2c Black, eight used singles plus a pair; assorted grid, geometric and partial town cancels, F-VF with several Very Fine (Scott $610)Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 210.00 USDHammer price : 210.00 USDLot# : 1041 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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76, 1863 5c Brown, particularly well centered single with a blue cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, 2007 PF certificate (Scott $140)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 100.00 USDHammer price : 120.00 USDLot# : 1042 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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76, 1868 5c Dark brown, rich color and nicely centered, trace of o.g., Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,400)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 425.00 USDHammer price : 1,000.00 USDLot# : 1043 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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77, 1866 15c Black, sharp impression on bright white paper, attractive fancy quartered cork cancel, wonderful margins, difficult to imagine a much nicer example of this stamp, 1990 and 1992 Philatelic Foundation and 2006 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95 (SMQ $2,350)1 / 2Start Price : 1,200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 1,200.00 USDHammer price : 1,200.00 USDLot# : 1044 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
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77, 1866 15c Black, unusually well centered with crisp impression, circle of wedges cancel; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $285)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 140.00 USDHammer price : 170.00 USDLot# : 1045 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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85E, 1868 12c Intense black, "Z" Grill, bright and fresh single, light cancel, strong grill impression, marvellous centering, a gem in every respect, 2014 Philatelic Foundation and 2021 PSAG certificates each graded XF 90 (Scott $5,500)1 / 1Start Price : 2,500.00 USDCurrent Opening : 2,500.00 USDHammer price : 2,500.00 USDLot# : 1046 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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90, 1867 12c Black, E Grill, well centered, natural paper inclusion in the grill, unused, an elusive sound and nicely centered example; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $2,250)1 / 1Start Price : 500.00 USDCurrent Opening : 500.00 USDHammer price : 750.00 USDLot# : 1047 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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90, 1867 12c Black, E Grill, lightly canceled, a Fine sound example; 2021 Philatelic Foundation for certificate (Scott $375)1 / 1Start Price : 75.00 USDCurrent Opening : 130.00 USDHammer price : 160.00 USDLot# : 1048 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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95, 1868 5c Brown, F Grill, bold color, black target and trace of red cancels, attractive sound example; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF 80 certificate (Scott $850)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 500.00 USDHammer price : 700.00 USDLot# : 1049 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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98, 1868 15c Black, F Grill, neat rosette cancel, nicely centered, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $275)1 / 1Start Price : 80.00 USDCurrent Opening : 140.00 USDHammer price : 200.00 USDLot# : 1050 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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99, 1869 24c Gray lilac, F Grill, well defined grill, nicely centered, o.g., fresh and Very Fine, scarce both sound and with original gum; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $8,500)1 / 1Start Price : 3,000.00 USDCurrent Opening : 3,000.00 USDHammer price : 3,750.00 USDLot# : 1051 1867-68 Grilled Issues (79-101)
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101, 1869 90c Blue, F Grill, clear grill marks, light cork cancel, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,500)1 / 1Start Price : 1,000.00 USDCurrent Opening : 1,500.00 USDHammer price : 1,600.00 USDLot# : 1052 1875 Re-issue of the 1861-66 Issue (102-111)
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102, 1875 1c Blue Re-issue, excellent centering and with distinctive re-issue shade, o.g., Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $750)1 / 1Start Price : 350.00 USDCurrent Opening : 400.00 USDHammer price : 625.00 USDLot# : 1053 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-122)
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112, 1869 1c Buff, well-centered with an attractive blue cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, 2012 Philatelic Foundation and 2019 PSE certificates (Scott $155)1 / 1Start Price : 120.00 USDCurrent Opening : 210.00 USDHammer price : 210.00 USDLot# : 1054 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-122)
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113, 1869 2c Brown, warm color, neat segmented cork cancel, choice and attractive in every regard, 2012 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95; only 7 stamps graded higher (SMQ $900)1 / 1Start Price : 450.00 USDCurrent Opening : 450.00 USDHammer price : 450.00 USDLot# : 1055 1875 Re-issue of the 1869 Pictorial Issue (123-133)
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126, 1875 6c Blue reissue, crisp, prooflike impression, two neat strikes of New York registry ovals, four balanced and attractive margins, an extraordinary example of this rare stamp in used condition, one of only two stamps to achieve this grade with just three stamps grading higher, 1996, 1999, and 2019 PSE certificates graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $4,500)1 / 2Start Price : 2,200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 2,200.00 USDHammer price : 2,200.00 USDLot# : 1056 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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134A, 1870 1c Ultramarine, I Grill, well defined grill, nicely centered, circle of "V"s cancel, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $375)1 / 1Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 190.00 USDHammer price : 275.00 USDLot# : 1057 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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136A, 1870 3c Green, H Grill, well defined grill, indistinct circular cancel, well centered; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $230)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 210.00 USDHammer price : 230.00 USDLot# : 1058 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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138, 1871 7c Vermilion, attractive "X" in circle cancel, balanced margins, fresh and attractive, 2010 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificate (SMQ $675)1 / 1Start Price : 325.00 USDCurrent Opening : 325.00 USDHammer price : 325.00 USDLot# : 1059 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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138, 1870 7c Vermilion, H Grill, unusually well centered, black cork and partial red transit cancels, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $525)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 300.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1060 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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139, 1870 10c Brown, H Grill, nbicely centered with a light cancel, shortish perf at left, otherwise Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $800)1 / 1Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 325.00 USDHammer price : 500.00 USDLot# : 1061 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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141, 1870 15c Orange, H Grill, well centered single with clear grill marks and bright color, grid cancel, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,500)1 / 1Start Price : 600.00 USDCurrent Opening : 1,100.00 USDHammer price : 1,500.00 USDLot# : 1062 1870-71 National Bank Note Grills (134-144)
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144, 1870 90c Carmine, "H" Grill, nicely centered single with a segmented cork cancel, numerous well-defined grill points, tiny perf tear at the right, Very Fine appearance; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,250)1 / 1Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 525.00 USDHammer price : 950.00 USDLot# : 1063 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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149, 1871 7c Vermilion, fresh color, regummed, Fine and attractive; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $290)1 / 1Start Price : 50.00 USDCurrent Opening : 95.00 USDHammer price : 130.00 USDLot# : 1064 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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150, 1870 10c Brown, warm rich color, o.g., reperf at right, Very Fine appearance; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,000)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 425.00 USDHammer price : 425.00 USDLot# : 1065 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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151, 1870 12c Dull violet, circle of "V"s NYFM cancel, nicely centered with fresh color, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $200)1 / 1Start Price : 60.00 USDCurrent Opening : 85.00 USDHammer price : 150.00 USDLot# : 1066 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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153, 1870 24c Purple, pretty shade, neat circle of wedges cancel, a choice stamp, 2017 PF graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $425, undervalued in our opinion as SMQ is $625)1 / 1Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 400.00 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 1067 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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153, 1870 24c Purple, pretty shade, light and unobtrusive cancel, well-centered, a choice example of this difficult stamp, 2004 APEX and 2007 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $325)1 / 1Start Price : 250.00 USDCurrent Opening : 250.00 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 1068 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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153, 1870 24c Purple, a black cork plus trace of a red cancel, unusually well centered, Very Fine and choice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $210)1 / 1Start Price : 75.00 USDCurrent Opening : 75.00 USDHammer price : 110.00 USDLot# : 1069 1870-71 National Bank Note Without Grill (145-155)
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155, 1872 90c Carmine, tall stamp with a light cancel, Very Fine and attractive; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $325)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 230.00 USDHammer price : 475.00 USDLot# : 1070 1873-75 Continental Bank Note (156-66, 178-79)
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166, 1873 90c Rose carmine, partially struck oval registry cancel, nicely centered with fresh color, scarce so nice; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $750)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 425.00 USDHammer price : 425.00 USDLot# : 1071 1873-75 Continental Bank Note (156-66, 178-79)
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166, 1873 90c Rose carmine, bright color, light cancel, attractive balanced margins, 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate, 1989 and 2019 PSE certificates graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $400)1 / 2Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 220.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1072 1873-75 Continental Bank Note (156-66, 178-79)
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179, 1875 5c Blue, rich color, centrally-struck target cancel, exceptional margins on all four sides, truly a gem of a stamp, 2015 PSAG certificate graded 98J, 2018 Philatelic Foundation certificate graded XF-S 95 XQ (Scott $350 for 95, $1,000 for 98)1 / 1Start Price : 250.00 USDCurrent Opening : 250.00 USDHammer price : 525.00 USDLot# : 1073 1879 American Bank Note Soft Paper (182-191)
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182, 1879 1c Dark ultramarine, premium single with rich color and unblemished o.g., NH; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $1,250)1 / 1Start Price : 600.00 USDCurrent Opening : 625.00 USDHammer price : 650.00 USDLot# : 1074 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
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208a, 1882 6c Deep red brown, intense shade, o.g., barest trace of a hinge mark; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $775)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 450.00 USDHammer price : 575.00 USDLot# : 1075 1890-93 American Bank Note Issue (219-229)
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222, 1890 4c Dark brown, very well centered single with intense color, o.g., small h.r., 2021 Philatelic Fopundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $160)1 / 1Start Price : 60.00 USDCurrent Opening : 60.00 USDHammer price : 140.00 USDLot# : 1076 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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237, 1893 10c Columbian, single with nicely balanced margins and deep rich color, o.g., NH; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $375)1 / 1Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 180.00 USDHammer price : 220.00 USDLot# : 1077 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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240, 1893 50c Columbian, nicely centered, regummed, F-VF; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $200)1 / 1Start Price : 40.00 USDCurrent Opening : 70.00 USDHammer price : 100.00 USDLot# : 1078 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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241, 1893 $1 Columbian, very well centered with fresh color, regummed, natural inclusion in "1492", Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $500)1 / 1Start Price : 100.00 USDCurrent Opening : 140.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1079 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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242, 1893 $2 Columbian, well centered, o.g., bit of offset and a numerical handstamp on gum, Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,100)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 325.00 USDHammer price : 425.00 USDLot# : 1080 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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243, 1893 $3 Columbian, bold color, o.g., Fine sound example; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,500)1 / 1Start Price : 350.00 USDCurrent Opening : 675.00 USDHammer price : 950.00 USDLot# : 1081 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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245, 1893 $5 Columbian, bold color, regummed, Fine and attractive; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,250)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 750.00 USDHammer price : 1,100.00 USDLot# : 1082 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (230-245)
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245, 1893 $5 Columbian, double oval registry cancel, nicely centered, Very Fine (Scott $1,200)Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 475.00 USDHammer price : 575.00 USDLot# : 1083 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
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249, 1894 2c Carmine lake, Type I, deep rich color, well centered with large top and bottom margins, o.g., NH; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $675)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 300.00 USDHammer price : 425.00 USDLot# : 1084 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
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254, 1894 4c Dark brown, exceptionally well centered with bold color, o.g.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $300)1 / 1Start Price : 120.00 USDCurrent Opening : 130.00 USDHammer price : 375.00 USDLot# : 1085 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
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256, 1894 6c Dull brown, well centered, o.g. with tiny spot of natural disturbance, NH, Very Fine (Scott $475)Start Price : 120.00 USDCurrent Opening : 120.00 USDHammer price : 120.00 USDLot# : 1086 1894 Bureau Unwatermarked (246-263)
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260, 1894 50c Orange, select mint single with rich color and excellent centering, o.g., l.h.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $750)1 / 1Start Price : 300.00 USDCurrent Opening : 300.00 USDHammer price : 900.00 USDLot# : 1087 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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265, 1895 2c Carmine, Type I, PO fresh, o.g., NH; 2021 Philatelic Foundation grade VF 80 certificate (Scott $105)1 / 1Start Price : 40.00 USDCurrent Opening : 85.00 USDHammer price : 170.00 USDLot# : 1088 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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271, 1895 6c Dull brown, well centered with fresh color, o.g., barest hint of a hinge mark; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $145)1 / 1Start Price : 40.00 USDCurrent Opening : 180.00 USDHammer price : 275.00 USDLot# : 1089 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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272, 1895 8c Violet brown, PO fresh, o.g., NH; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF 80 certificate (Scott $210)1 / 1Start Price : 80.00 USDCurrent Opening : 90.00 USDHammer price : 160.00 USDLot# : 1090 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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272a, 1895 8c Violet brown, "USIR" watermark, desirable clear "R" watermark, light cancel, Fine example with only about 75 known (Scott $950)Start Price : 150.00 USDCurrent Opening : 150.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1091 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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276, 1895 $1 Black, Type I, nicely centered and a crisp impression, o.g., l.h.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $300)1 / 1Start Price : 120.00 USDCurrent Opening : 300.00 USDHammer price : 300.00 USDLot# : 1092 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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276A, 1895 $1 Black, Type II, attractively centered single with bold color, o.g.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF 80 certificate (Scott $1,250)1 / 1Start Price : 400.00 USDCurrent Opening : 850.00 USDHammer price : 1,000.00 USDLot# : 1093 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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277, 1895 $2 Bright blue, particularly well centered single with bold color, o.g.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $1,600)1 / 1Start Price : 600.00 USDCurrent Opening : 850.00 USDHammer price : 950.00 USDLot# : 1094 1894 Bureau Watermarked (264-278)
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278, 1895 $5 Dark green, nicely centered with well balanced margins, rich color, o.g.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF 80 certificate (Scott $2,000)1 / 1Start Price : 600.00 USDCurrent Opening : 1,100.00 USDHammer price : 1,500.00 USDLot# : 1095 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
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283a, 1898 10c Orange brown, Type II, Vertical watermark, bottom margin block of four with plate no 1338, o.g., NH, weak horiz perfs, a scarce multiple of this seldom offered variety; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $3,100 as singles)1 / 1Start Price : 750.00 USDCurrent Opening : 750.00 USDHammer price : 1,800.00 USDLot# : 1096 1898 Bureau UPU Colors (279-284)
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283a, 1898 10c Orange brown, Type II, Vertical watermark, radiant color and with well balanced margins, o.g., nice example of this elusive watermark variety; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $500)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 275.00 USDHammer price : 650.00 USDLot# : 1097 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
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287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, single with bright color and not a trace of oxidation so often seen, well centered, o.g., NH; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $475)1 / 1Start Price : 200.00 USDCurrent Opening : 325.00 USDHammer price : 350.00 USDLot# : 1098 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
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291, 1898 50c Trans-Mississippi, well centered within large margins, disturbed o.g., Very Fine; 2021 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $600)1 / 1Start Price : 120.00 USDCurrent Opening : 180.00 USDHammer price : 475.00 USDLot# : 1099 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
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291, 1898 50c Trans-Mississippi, crisp impression and rich color, neat duplex cancel, 2017 Philatelic Foundation certificate graded VF-XF 85 (Scott $260)1 / 1Start Price : 130.00 USDCurrent Opening : 130.00 USDHammer price : 150.00 USDLot# : 1100 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue (285-293)
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292, 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi, handsome example with excellent cetering and rich color, o.g.; 2021 Philatelic Foundation graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott $1,700)1 / 1Start Price : 750.00 USDCurrent Opening : 950.00 USDHammer price : 1,300.00 USD -
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