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

Lot 2380    

1861, 10¢ green, tied on piece by virtually complete strike of fancy Flag and "Union." cancel of Healdsburg, Cal. (S-E PT-F33), choice centering amid oversized and beautifully balanced margins, color rich and bold, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 1996 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 68; $60    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONAL STRIKE OF THIS RARE FANCY PATRIOTIC CANCELLATION ON A JUMBO GEM STAMP, SELDOM SEEN ON THE 10¢ ISSUE.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 2381 o   

1861, 10¢ green, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich dark shade on fresh bright paper, neat central blue target cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, an outstanding large margin gem example, ex-V. Morris; with 1994 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $750).
Scott No. 68    $65.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2382 o   

1861, 10¢ green, lovely strike of magenta segmented cork cancel, beautifully centered amid exceptionally wide margins, attractive deep rich color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a wonderful used large margin example bearing a scarce color cancellation; with 2001 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $475 without any premium for this scarce color cancel).
Scott No. 68    $110.

Realized: $300

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Lot 2383 o   

1861, 10¢ green, bold virtually complete socked-on-the-nose strike of "Phila., Pa., Apr 28" town cancel, well centered amid large oversized margins, strong bold color on bright paper, a Very Fine jumbo, a superb townmark cancellation.
Scott No. 68    $60.

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Lot 2384 o   

1861, 10¢ green, showing double vertical perforations captured on both sides, bold town cancel, rich color and "wide margins", Very Fine and choice for this, a very rare perf variety with the double captured perfs showing on both sides of the design.
Scott No. 68    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2385 o   

1861, 10¢ green, sharp complete strike of fancy Segmented Target cancel of Cambridgeport, Mass. (S-E GE-P 33), well centered amid large oversized margins, rich and vibrant color on bright paper, a Very Fine and choice jumbo; with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 68    Estimate $300 - 400.

A STRIKING STAMP BEARING A COMPLETE STRIKE OF THIS SCARCE CANCELLATION.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2386 o   

1861, 10¢ green, full bold strike of fancy Hollow Five Point Star in Circle cancel of New York (S-E ST-D 28), beautifully centered amid large oversized margins, strong vibrant color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 68    $60.

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Lot 2387 o   

1861, 10¢ green, full bold strike of red grid cancel, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, fresh pristine paper and rich vivid color, an Extremely Fine gem, a striking choice stamp; with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 68    $70.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2388 o   

1861, 10¢ green, bold near complete strike of Five Point Solid Star cancel, rich deep color and choice centering amid large margins, Extremely Fine and very attractive; with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 68    $60.

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Lot 2389 o   

1861, 10¢ green, large well balanced margins and choice centering, beautiful rich deep color, bold near complete strike of fancy crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2005 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 68    $60.

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