Sale 107: Gems of Philately

Lot 2160    

1860, 90¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, rich bold color, wonderfully centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, bright and very fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, this being one of five original gum examples to receive this grade with none higher; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $17,500).
Scott No. 39    $3,000.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 90¢ WASHINGTON ISSUE - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Realized: $14,000

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Lot 2161    

1860, 90¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich deep color on bright fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a lovely lightly hinged large margin high value; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 39    $3,000.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 2162 ()   

1860, 90¢ blue, no gum, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color on fresh pristine paper, Extremely Fine, a marvelous unused high value; with 1977 A.P.S. & 2022 P.F. certificate, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,900).
Scott No. 39    $1,400.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 2163 o   

1860, 90¢ blue, neat Savannah, Ga. town cancel, well centered amid wide margins, deep intense color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, amongst the finest used examples known; with 2002, 2006 & 2022 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 39    $11,000.

A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 90¢ ISSUE CANCELED SOLELY BY THE SAVANNAH GA. TOWNMARK.

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 2164 o   

1860, 90¢ blue, bold red grid cancels, beautifully well centered, with deep rich color, light crease and couple small stains, Extremely Fine appearance; with 1999 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 39    $10,500.

A STUNNING AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 90¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 2165 ()   

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green, without gum as issued, choice centering, rich bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine, a handsome well centered example of the 1857 10¢ reprint issue, with only 516 sold; with 2019 P.F. certificate Graded (VF 80, SMQ $3,750).
Scott No. 43    $2,500 for the grade of fine.

Realized: $2,600

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