Sale 73: The March Sale

Lot 2376    

Postage Due, 1891, 3¢ bright claret, o.g., never hinged, beautifully balanced margins and precise centering, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of six examples to receive this grade with only two graded higher; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $675).
Scott No. J24    $180.

Realized: $375

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Lot 2377    

Postage Due, 1894, 2¢ deep claret, bottom margin plate "159" number single, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large margins, bright and fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem plate single; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. J32    $240.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2378    

Postage Due, 1895, 2¢ deep claret, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid uncommonly wide margins, rich deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2005 & 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificates (both XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $350).
Scott No. J39    $40.

Realized: $220

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Lot 2379    

Postage Due, 1914, 1¢ carmine lake, bottom margin plate "5541" number single, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem plate number single.
Scott No. J52    $80.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2380    

Postage Due, 1914, 30¢ carmine lake, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid wide margins, stunning rich vibrant color and Post Office fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2001 P.F. certificate for pair and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90J, SMQ $1,150).
Scott No. J57    $525.

Realized: $850

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Lot 2381    

Postage Due, 1917, 30¢ carmine rose, o.g., never hinged, wide margins and choice centering, rich bold color on bright Post Office fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2006 & 2015 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. J66    $220.

Realized: $425

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