Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1683    

10¢ green, types IV & III, vertical pair with type IV at top (position 74L1, recut at top) and type III (position 84L1) at bottom, tied on piece by complete "Troy, N.Y., Paid, Dec 29, 1857" town cancel, rich bright color, Very Fine, an attractive and very scarce combination pair.
Scott No. 34, 33    $2,600.

Realized: $900

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Lot 1684    

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, left margin single, o.g., never hinged, attractively centered amid wide margins, exceptionally rich color on bright fresh paper, Very Fine, we have never offered a o.g., n.h. example of the 1857 24¢ and according to the Siegel Power Search they have offered only two never hinged examples since keeping computerized records.; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 37    $1,400.

ONE OF THE VERY FEW NEVER HINGED 1860 24¢ WASHINGTON ISSUES IN EXISTENCE.

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Lot 1685    

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, horizontal stitch watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh with rich bold color, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate for pair.
Scott No. 37    $1,400.

Realized: $725

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Lot 1686 o   

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, red grid cancel, strong bright color, wide margins and choice centering, couple slightly nibbed perfs at bottom, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 37    $375.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1687 o   

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, town cancel, wide margins, rich bold color on bright paper, Very Fine and attractive, ex Gorham; with 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 37    $375.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1688    

1860, 30¢ orange, full o.g., choice centering especially so for this tight margin issue, rich vibrant color, very fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely mint stamp; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $3,250).
Scott No. 38    $2,150.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 1689    

1860, 30¢ orange, full o.g., well centered amid nice balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional original gum example of the 1860 30¢ Franklin issue; with 1983 and 2003 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 38    $2,150.

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Lot 1690 o   

1860, 30¢ orange, neat grid cancel, exceptional centering amid uncommonly wide margins, gorgeous rich deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a truly magnificent used example of the 1860 30¢ Franklin issue; with 2012 P.S.A.G. and 2013 P.F. Graded certificates (95 & XF-Sup 95 XQ respectively, SSV $4,000 for 95).
Scott No. 38    $425.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 1691 o   

1860, 30¢ orange, neat deep blue Cincinnati, O. town and grid cancels, choice centering amid wide margins, beautiful rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp with complimentary color cancel; with 2005 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 38    $455.

Realized: $650

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Lot 1692 P   

1860, 30¢ orange, imperf, without gum as issued, ample to mostly huge margins around, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, most likely the finest example of this 1860 30¢ Imperforate issue (formerly Scott 38a); with 1970 and 1998 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 38Pa    $1,500.

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