Sale 81: The Sescal Sale

Lot 989 o   

Treasury Dept. used multiples, group of three used items comprising 10¢ #O77 block of six cancelled by blue framed registry postmark, 30¢ #O81 block of four with roller cancel, and piece with 30¢ #O81 two strips of four and two singles all tied by large quartered cork cancels; some separations, Fine and scarce group.
Scott No. O77, O81    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $230

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Lot 990 S   

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen", well centered within balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, without gum as issued, Very Fine and rare stamp, Only 75 Sold.
Scott No. O79SD    $1,600.

Realized: $800

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Lot 991 S   

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen", deep rich color on brilliant paper, without gum as issued, fresh and F.-V.F., Only 99 Sold.
Scott No. O80SD    $1,600.

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Lot 992    

War Dept., 1873, 10¢ rose, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering and margins, bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate (Graded XF 90, SSV $300).
Scott No. O88    $140.

Realized: $170

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Lot 993    

War Dept., 1873, 24¢ & 30¢ rose, block of 4 of each, o.g., creasing in 24¢ block, otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott No. O91    $950.

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Lot 994    

War Dept., 1873, 90¢ rose, top left corner margin strip of 4 with imprint, o.g., strong color, Fine and attractive.
Scott No. O93    $900 for singles.

Realized: $250

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Lot 995    

War Dept., 1873, 6¢ rose, cancelled by cork cancel duplexed with "West Troy, N.Y. Jan 19, 1883" cds on War Department, Watervliet Arsenal fancy cross-cannons corner card cover to New York N.Y., Very Fine and choice use.
Scott No. O117    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 996    

Official covers, group of 5 items comprising 3¢ State #O59 used on Consular of the United States of America at Sonneberg imprint cover to Central Mo., 6¢ Treasury #O75 used with #156, 158 on civilian cover to St. Louis Mo., and 12¢ Post Office #O52 use on P.O.D. official envelope at the 12¢ quadruple rate (cat $1,000), and 30¢ Post Office #O55 affixed on large part of penalty envelope but does not belong (ex-Ackerman); faults, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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