Lot 116 P
1890, 1¢-90¢ issues, plate proofs on card, set of 11 (no 2¢ lake), all fresh with rich colors, full to large margins, a Very Fine set.Scott No. 219P4, 220P4-229P4 $620.
Realized: $270
Lot 117
1890, 1¢ dull blue, margin strip of 20 including plate block of 14, with imprint & letter, Fine.Scott No. 219 $3,790.
Realized: $325
Lot 118
1890, 4¢ dark brown, o.g., never hinged, deep bold color, choice centering amid well balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a lovely never hinged stamp; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 222 $275.
Realized: $250
Lot 119
1893, 8¢ lilac, o.g., never hinged, choice centering with huge top and bottom margins and rich color, small, inconsequential natural paper wrinkle; an Extremely Fine Jumbo.Scott No. 225 $150.
Realized: $150
Lot 120
1890, 30¢ black, o.g., never hinged, large margins, fresh and pristine, Very Fine.Scott No. 228 $1,050.
Realized: $750
Lot 121
1890, 30¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, bold color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a lovely choice mint stamp; with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $720).Scott No. 228 $350.
Realized: $525
Lot 122 o
1890, 90¢ orange, registry oval cancel, large margins and perfect centering, intensely rich color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 229 $150.