Lot
195 
1873, 7¢ Orange Vermilion, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with photocopy of 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 160 $1,150 for hinged.
A WONDERFUL AND RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $3,000
Lot
196 
1873, 30¢ Gray Black, in combination with 1875, 2¢ vermilion, horizontal pair on 1876 cover to Aden, Arabia, canceled by "Phila., Station F, Jul 17" duplex tying pair, postage at 2x the 17¢ German treaty rate with manuscript "German mail" endorsement crossed out and sent in the Italian mails, red "Philad'a, Pa., Paid All, Jul 17" cds, reverse with "Aden Steamer" transit backstamp; 30¢ with some toned perfs and pre-use corner crease at top right, Very Fine. Scott No. 165 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE BANKNOTE ERA USAGE ON COVER TO ADEN, ARABIA.
Lot
197 
1879, 15¢ Red Orange, bottom margin plate block of 12, immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, exceptionally well centered with perforations completely intact, brilliant rich color that is almost unheard of on this soft porous paper issue, wonderfully bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 189 $8,500 for hinged.
A MAGNIFICENT 15¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE PLATE BLOCK AND A GREAT RARITY IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION, QUITE CERTAINLY ONE, IF NOT THE FINEST KNOWN IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $8,500
Lot
198
1879, 30¢ Full Black, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering within exceptionally wide margins, rich intense color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott No. 190 $900.
A WONDERFUL JUMBO GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30¢ BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Lot 199 o
1879, 90¢ Carmine, light oval cancel, perfect centering amid enormous margins all around, rich brilliant color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine jumbo gem, a truly amazing stamp; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 191 $360.
A REMARKABLE LARGE-MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 90¢ BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $1,900
Lot
200
1888, 30¢ Orange Brown, top margin pair with plate number "No. 405", o.g., stamps never hinged, trace of light hinging in selvage only, well centered amid wide margins, rich bright color, right stamp with trivial natural inclusion, Superb; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 217 $1,800 for singles.
A STUNNING NEVER HINGED PLATE NUMBER PAIR OF THE 1888 30¢ BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Lot
201
1888, 90¢ Purple, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered with large margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2004 and 2013 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $1,750 for 90). Scott No. 218 $900.
A BEAUTIFUL LARGE-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $2,200
Lot
202
1888, 90¢ Purple, wonderful Post Office fresh original gum which shows the barest trace of hinging, perfectly centered with deep, rich color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 218 $900.
A REMARKABLY CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90¢ PURPLE BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $1,500
Lot
203 /
1888, 90¢ Purple, left margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, bold color on bright fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 218 $7,300 for singles.
A RARE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1888, 90¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Lot
204 o
1888, 90¢ Purple, block of 4, light New York registry oval cancels, well centered particularly the top pair, strong color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely used multiple; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 218 $1,400.