Sale 83: Gems of Philately

Lot 237    

1903, 2¢ carmine, tied by "Minneapolis, Minn, Dec 7, 1907" machine cancel on all-over multicolor "Dr. Belding Medicine Co." portrait advertising cover to Hanover N.H., Extremely Fine and striking, a wonderful medicine related advertising cover.
Scott No. 301    Estimate $500 - 750.

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Lot 238    

1903, 10¢ pale red brown, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, sharp impression and deep rich color not normally encountered on this normally pale issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem; with 2002 and 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $1,250).
Scott No. 307    $150.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 239    

1902, 13¢ purple black, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within oversized margins, rich intense color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with only fifteen examples grading higher; with 1992 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $950).
Scott No. 308    $100.

Realized: $950

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Lot 240    

1903, $5 dark green, o.g., lightly hinged, precision centering and evenly balanced margins all around, intensely rich color and proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 313    $2,000.

A TRULY OUTSTANDING MINT LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1903 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 241    

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf, left margin pair with siderographer's initials, o.g., never hinged, huge margins all around, rich color, an outstanding Extremely Fine to Superb pair; with 2017 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95 XQ).
Scott No. 315    $625.

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Lot 242    

1908, 1¢ blue green, experimental coil, perf 12 vertically, horizontal pair, full o.g., moderate hinging, wonderfully centered amid exceptionally balanced margin, rich color, exceptionally fresh and bright, an Extremely Fine gem, about 100 pairs of this 1908 experimental coil are known, this pair is among the finest known; with 2001 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 318    $11,000.

AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF THE 1908 1¢ FRANKLIN EXPERIMENTAL COIL ISSUE.

Realized: $8,500

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Lot 243    

1903, 2¢ carmine, type I, tied by "Toledo, Ohio, Jan 16, 1905" machine station cancel on "The Toledo Metal Wheel Co." illustrated multicolor advertising cover showing carriages and Children with wheels toys addressed to Toledo Oh., reverse with additional similar multicolored illustrations, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 319    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $450

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Lot 244 BK   

1903, 2¢ carmine, type I, position D, booklet pane of 6 with plate "4439" number, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, exceptional centering, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful pane; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 319g    $500.

Realized: $425

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Lot 245 BK   

1903, 2¢ scarlet, type I, position D, booklet pane of 6 with plate "2548" number, o.g., never hinged, brilliant color and exceptional centering, Extremely Fine and choice, rarely encountered so nice; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 319p    $625.

Realized: $900

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Lot 246    

1906, 2¢ scarlet, International Vending Co. perfs, horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, well centered for the issue, rich deep color, Very Fine, a beautiful and rare pair in this choice never hinged condition; with 1982 A.P.S. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 320b    $2,250 for hinged.

Realized: $950

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