Sale 100: Gems of Philately

Lot 2193    

1903, 4¢ brown, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, bold color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $650).
Scott No. 303    $140.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2194    

1903, 5¢ blue, left margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large evenly balanced margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $975).
Scott No. 304    $150.

Realized: $850

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Lot 2195    

1903, 6¢ claret, o.g., never hinged, exceedingly well centered amid well balanced margins, deep radiant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SMQ $1,150).
Scott No. 305    $150.

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Realized: $1,100

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Lot 2196    

1903, 6¢ claret, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich deep color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,150).
Scott No. 305    $150.

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Realized: $1,100

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Lot 2197    

1902, 13¢ purple black, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $775).
Scott No. 308    $100.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2198    

1903, 15¢ olive green, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010, 2011 P.S.E. & 2011 Weiss certificates, the latter Graded (95/98, SSV $3,700 for 95).
Scott No. 309    $475.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 2199    

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf, left margin plate no. "2952" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, nicely balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2020 Crowe certificate Graded (XF 90).
Scott No. 315    $4,750.

A CHOICE NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1908 5¢ LINCOLN IMPERFORATE ISSUE.

Out of the 11,600 stamps issued, very few remained in plate block format. Of those that have, most have been hinged by collectors.

Realized: $2,600

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