Lot 2424
Newspaper, 1897, $2 scarlet, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, only 3 stamps have graded higher to date; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $200).Scott No. PR120 $75.
Realized: $170
Lot 2425
Newspaper, 1896, $5 dark blue, o.g., never hinged, bold intense color, wide margins and remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine, one of five examples to grade as such with none higher; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $210).Scott No. PR121 $100.
Realized: $230
Lot 2426
Newspaper, 1896, $10 green, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh with rich deep color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, one of two examples to receive this grade with none higher; with 2003 (for block) & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $225).Scott No. PR122 $105.
Realized: $260
Lot 2427
Newspaper, 1896, $10 green, bottom margin pair, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color on bright fresh paper, Very Fine.Scott No. PR122 $210.
Realized: $150
Lot 2428
Newspaper, 1896, $20 slate, o.g., never hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, exceptional centering with large balanced margins around, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large-margin gem; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $400).Scott No. PR123 $110.
Realized: $325
Lot 2429
Newspaper, 1896, $20 slate, full o.g., wide margins, rich vivid color, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85J).Scott No. PR123 $45.
Realized: $60
Lot 2430
Newspaper, 1897, $50 dull rose, right margin plate "135" number single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, rich intense color on fresh immaculate paper, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. PR124 $170.
Realized: $150
Lot 2431
Newspaper, 1896, $100 purple, o.g., lightly hinged, wonderfully well centered within beautifully balanced oversized margins, rich vivid color and a crisp detailed impression, a Superb jumbo, one of three examples to grade as such with none higher; with 2003 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $425).Scott No. PR125 $65.
Realized: $650
Lot 2432
Newspaper, 1896, $100 purple, o.g., never hinged, bold color and sharp proof-like impression, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $350).Scott No. PR125 $150.
Realized: $270