Lot 130
1894, 2¢ carmine, type I, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins, intensely rich color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $900 for 95 and $3,000 for 98).Scott No. 250 $90.
Realized: $800
Lot 131
1894, 2¢ carmine, type II, o.g., never hinged, vibrant color and exceptional freshness, Fine, a difficult mint stamp.Scott No. 251 $1,100.
Lot 132
1894, 3¢ purple, top margin plate number strip of 10 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 253 $3,425.
Realized: $400
Lot 133
1895, 3¢ purple, 6 plate number strip of 3 with matching plate numbers & imprints, o.g., never hinged, strong color, mostly Fine.Scott No. 268 $2,400.
Realized: $425
Lot 134
1895, 4¢ dark brown, 7 plate number strips of 3 with imprints, o.g., never hinged, typical centering, mostly Fine.Scott No. 269 $3,150.
Realized: $550
Lot 135
1895, 4¢ dark brown, top margin plate number strip of 10 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, rich color, typical centering, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 269 $1,325.
Realized: $260
Lot 136
1895, 5¢ chocolate, 4 plate number strips of 3 with imprints, o.g., never hinged, rich color, typical centering, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 270 $1,800.
Realized: $400
Lot 137
1895, 5¢ chocolate, top margin plate number strip of 10 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, brilliant intense color, typical centering, 2 stamps at far right with sliver of hinge reinforcing the perfs, otherwise fresh and Fine.Scott No. 270 $1,110.
Realized: $220
Lot 138
1895, 6¢ dull brown, 2 plate number strips of 3 with imprints, o.g., never hinged, couple insignificant perf separations, typical centering, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 271 $2,500.
Realized: $475
Lot 139
1895, 15¢ dark blue, top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, deep color, bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 274 $625.
Realized: $425