Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2272 o   

1859, 10¢ green, type V, well centered amid uncommonly huge margins, bright fresh color, bold strike of Alexandria, Va. town cancel, an Extremely Fine jumbo, one of the largest examples we have ever encountered; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 35    $55.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2273 o   

1859, 10¢ green, type V, huge margined single with full captured imprint at right, attractively centered amid boardwalk margins on three sides, strong bold color, light grid cancels, Very Fine, a lovely item for the specialist, ex-Kirke; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 35    $55.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2274 o   

1859, 10¢ green, type V, fancy hand drawn sprig manuscript cancel, well centered with rich bold color, Very Fine and attractive, ex-"Sevenoaks".
Scott No. 35    Estimate $200 - 300.

THESE EARLY MANUSCRIPT CANCELS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND AND ARE A WONDERFUL PIECE OF "PHILATELIC AMERICANA".

Realized: $425

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Lot 2275 o   

1859, 10¢ green, type V, near complete strike of Segmented Star fancy of Downieville, Cal. (S-E ST-D 42) and trace of red box cancels, well centered, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp with this fancy cancel; with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 35    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2276 o   

1859, 10¢ green, type V, horizontal pair, neat bold strike of New York Ocean Mail integral grid date stamp cancel, well centered, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Koppersmith; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 35    $120.

AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF THE 1857 10¢ GREEN, TYPE V WITH THIS WONDERFUL CANCELLATION.

Realized: $250

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