Lot 1111
1888, 90¢ purple. O.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), well centered, gorgeous rich color and sharp impression, bright and very fresh, Very Fine, choice this nice; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 218 $1,200.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1112 /
1890, 2¢ lake. Block of 4, o.g., very minor gum disturbance affecting bottom left stamp, others never hinged, nicely centered, rich bright color, fresh and immaculate, Very Fine, choice so nice; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 219D $2,200 as singles.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 1113
1890, 2¢ carmine. Top margin pair with plate number, o.g., never hinged, deep color, fresh and immaculate, F.-V.F.Scott No. 220 $130.
Realized: $100
Lot 1114
1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety. O.g., never hinged, precision centering, gorgeous deep rich color, very fresh, Extremely Fine, very scarce in such choice condition.Scott No. 220c $1,750.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 1115 /
1890, 5¢ chocolate. Block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, nice centering, bright color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 223 $690 as singles.
Realized: $290
Lot 1116 /
1893, 8¢ lilac. Bottom margin plate block of 10 with imprint and "Z Z", o.g., 3 stamp with slight gum disturbance, others never hinged, bright color, third vertical row of perforations rejoined, F.-V.F. appearance; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 225 $1,950.
Realized: $425
Lot 1117
1890, 10¢ green. O.g., never hinged, deep color, natural paper inclusion showing on reverse, Fine.Scott No. 226 $550.
Lot 1118
1890, 30¢ black. O.g., very lightly hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, very deep and rich shade, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 228 $425.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 1119
1890, 90¢ orange. O.g., never hinged, attractively balanced margins, gorgeous deep rich color, tiny natural paper inclusion barely discernible from front, Extremely Fine; with photocopy of 1989 P.F. certificate for pair.Scott No. 229 $1,800.
Realized: $625
Lot 1120
1890, 90¢ orange. O.g., very lightly hinged, large oversized margins, strong vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 229 $650.
Realized: $650