Lot 3258 o
1882, 5¢ yellow brown, precise centering within large even margins, deep rich color with a proof-like impression on bright paper, neat blue and black cancels, a Superb gem, ex-Morton; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $850).Scott No. 205 $15.
Realized: $475
Lot 3259
1882, 5¢ yellow brown, two singles, used with 2¢ green (213), all tied by strikes of "New-York, Jan 31 '88" foreign mail duplex on 1888 cover to Melbourne, Australia, red "PAID ALL" straightline, San Francisco (2.7) transit backstamp, carried by Union S.S. Co. Alameda to Sydney arriving Mar. 4th, Melbourne (3.6) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 205 Estimate $200 - 300.
New York red "PAID ALL" straightline applied as required per postal treaty.
Realized: $325
Lot 3260 o
1882, 10¢ brown, exceedingly well centered with large margins, strong color and detailed impression, neat Spencer Mass. Geometric fancy cancel, Extremely Fine and choice fancy cancel; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90).Scott No. 209 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
Lot 3261 o
1888, 90¢ purple, remarkably well centered within large margins, beautiful rich color on bright paper, face-free handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-Myerson; with 2007 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $1,650).Scott No. 218 $225.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90¢ PURPLE WITH AN UNOBTRUSIVE FACE-FREE CANCEL.
Most 90¢ Bank Note issues have heavy handstamp cancels obliterating the design, the example offered here graded 95 with the Perry vignette fully visible is extraordinary.
Lot 3262 o
1888, 90¢ purple, beautifully centered with large margins, strong color and detailed impression, duplex cancel, choice and Extremely Fine; with 2001 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $650).Scott No. 218 $225.
Lot 3263
1888, 90¢ purple, used with 2¢ green (213), 10¢ brown (209) and 30¢ orange brown (217), all tied by three strikes of "New York, L, Jan 21, 91" duplex postmarks on small cover to Prof. Charles Becker, 168 East 82nd Street, New York City, Very Fine, ex-Bilden, Gross; with 1976 and 2019 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 218 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A BEAUTIFUL FOUR-COLOR FRANKING WITH THE 90¢ 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS STAMP ON A SMALL COVER.
This is a rare and exceptionally beautiful example of the 90¢ 1888 American Bank Note Company stamp used on cover. Virtually all other 90¢ Purple covers are package fronts or large covers. This is believed to be the only known example of this stamp on a small-size envelope. Another cover to this addressee with the 90¢ 1873 Issue is offered in lot 3247.
Realized: $5,750