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

Lot 2775 o   

1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by Printed Red Star Pre-Cancel of Glen Allen, Va. fresh color, Extremely Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 156    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A lovely example of the Red Glen Allen Pre-Cancel which is far scarcer than the black pre-cancel.

Realized: $900

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Lot 2776 o   

1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by Printed "G" Pre-Cancel of Gastonbury, Conn. well centered, lovely color and impression, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 156    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $240

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Lot 2777 o   

1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing, perfectly centered, bright color with Post Office freshness, cancelled attractive blue segmented cork, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, $250), with only 5 examples graded higher.
Scott No. 156    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2778 o   

1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing, beautifully centered, bright color, fancy blue geometric cancel, Extremely Fine and attractive, a superb stamp and cancel; with 2002 P.F. certificate for pair.
Scott No. 156    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2779 o   

1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, ribbed paper, beautifully centered, sharp impression, stunning red pinwheel cancel socked-on-the-nose, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-"Golden Oak"; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, unpriced in SMQ on this paper or with red cancel).
Scott No. 157 var.    Estimate $500 - 750.

ONE OF THE PRETTIEST BANK NOTE ISSUES WE HAVE EVER OFFERED - THIS PHENOMENAL GEM BROUGHT $2000 HAMMER IN A 2008 SIEGEL SALE!

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 2780 o   

1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by stunning strike of New York Foreign Mail (Kirke 75-09-08-IGEO) socked-on-the-nose, outstanding centering with large margins, deep color with sharply etched impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, $300), with only four examples graded higher.
Scott No. 157    Estimate $400 - 600.

A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT CANCELLATION.

Realized: $575

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Lot 2781 o   

1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, well centered with deep color, perfectly struck by bold Maltese Cross fancy cancel, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 157    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2782 o   

1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, double paper, well centered, neat cancellation, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this scarce variety, ex-Kirke; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 157a    $200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2783 o   

1873, 3¢ green, C.B.N.C. printing, outstanding centering amid huge jumbo margins, rich color on fresh paper, perfectly struck Numeral "4" in concentric circles socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, $275), with only three examples graded higher.
Scott No. 158    Estimate $300 - 400.

A MAGNIFICENT STAMP WHICH IS A ONE IN A MILLION GEM AND IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2784 o   

1873, 3¢ green, C.B.N.C. printing, near complete strike of fancy "P" in circle cancel, exceptional centering and margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2001 A.P.S. & 2019 Crowe certificate, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $110).
Scott No. 158    Estimate $50 - 75.

Realized: $40

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