Lot 2071
1890, 2¢ carmine, bottom left block of 4 with spectacular misperf, NH and Striking, block of 4, F.-V.F.Scott No. 220 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210
Lot 2072
1890, 3¢ purple, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem; with 2017 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,900).Scott No. 221 $190.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 2073
1890, 6¢ brown red, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid enormous margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a mammoth stamp - one of the largest examples of this issue we have ever encountered; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $950).Scott No. 224 $190.
Realized: $750
Lot 2074
1890, 6¢ brown red, left margin single, o.g., never hinged, bright vibrant color, choice centering amid wide margins, Extremely Fine and choice, rarely encountered so large; with 1996 and 2016 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 224 $190.
Realized: $500
Lot 2075
1893, 8¢ lilac, o.g., never hinged, choice centering within uncommonly wide margins, rich vibrant color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of five examples to receive this jumbo grade with only three examples grading higher; with 2004 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. Graded certificates (XF-Sup 95J & XF-S XQ respectively, SMQ $2,000).Scott No. 225 $150.
AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 8¢ SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 2076
1890, 30¢ black, o.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid oversized margins, rich vivid color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a choice large margin stamp; with 2017 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,250).Scott No. 228 $300.
Realized: $1,200