Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3350    

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1998 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $2,000).
Scott No. 145    $650.

A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE MINT 1¢ BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER IN THE GRADE OF 95.



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Realized: $2,200

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Lot 3351 o   

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, N.B.N.C. printing, postmarked red New York Paid cds, perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 145    $20.

A HANDSOME LITTLE GEM IN OUTSTANDING QUALITY WITH THIS RED CANCELLATION.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3352    

1870, 2¢ red brown, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, perfectly centered with large even margins, wonderful deep color with sharp impression, Extremely Fine; with 2000 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 146    $325.

AN OUTSTANDING GEM IN THIS SUPERB POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION.



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Realized: $725

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Lot 3353    

1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., previously hinged, large margins, bright fresh color, Very Fine and choice; with 1990 & 2007 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $950).
Scott No. 147    $220.



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Realized: $950

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Lot 3354 o   

1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing, well centered & deep color, attractive grid of small diamonds socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 147    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $70

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Lot 3355    

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering with large balanced margins, vibrant color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine; with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148    $900.

A STUNNING AND IMMACULATE ORIGINAL GUM 1870 6¢ UNGRILLED ISSUE BY THE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY. THIS STAMP IS PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TO ACQUIRE IN SUCH EXCELLENT CONDITION.



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Realized: $2,000

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Lot 3356 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing, rich color on bright paper, large and balanced margins, neat Crossroads cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $700), with only 5 stamps graded higher.
Scott No. 148    $23.



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Realized: $600

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Lot 3357 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing, beautifully centered within huge even margins, crisp color, blue cork cancel, an Extremely Fine jumbo, ex-Saadi; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148    $24.

AN ENORMOUS STAMP THAT IS NEVER FOUND WITH MARGINS OF THESE PROPORTIONS.



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Realized: $250

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Lot 3358 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing, large margins, bright color, cancelled by red Philadelphia "Paid All" cds, a Very Fine jumbo; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148    $23.



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Realized: $200

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Lot 3359 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by attractive ultramarine cork, nicely centered with bright color, Very Fine and attractive; with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded VF 80.
Scott No. 148    Estimate $100 - 150.

Despite the modest Scott premium for this color cancellation, it is quite rare to find in this vibrant shade.

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Realized: $350

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