Sale 73: The March Sale

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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