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

Lot 2785 o   

1873, 3¢ green, C.B.N.C. printing, beautiful centering with huge even margins, deep color, cancelled by purple Star in Circle socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem example; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 158    Estimate $40 - 60.

Realized: $20

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Lot 2786 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by fancy Skull & Crossbones in Coffin of Pittsburgh, Pa., exceptionally wide margins and flawless centering, small closed tear at left, otherwise Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (F 70).
Scott No. 159    Estimate $500 - 750.

A RARE AND DESIRABLE FANCY CANCEL ON AN EXCEPTIONAL STAMP, EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND THIS WAY.

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Lot 2787 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, perfect centering amid huge margins, bright fresh color, cancelled by blue Target cancel of Pittsburgh, Pa. & Red New York Foreign Post Office cds, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Morton; with 2014 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $500).
Scott No. 159    $25.

ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 6¢ BANK NOTE - ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER (AT 98 AND 98J).

Realized: $800

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Lot 2788 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by unusual "MAXEY" Star in Circle socked-on-the-nose, well centered with large margins, Very Fine, ex-Ainsworth.
Scott No. 159    Estimate $400 - 600.

THOUGHT TO BE THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THIS DISTINCTIVE CANCELLATION.

Realized: $450

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Lot 2789 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, huge jumbo margins, deep and vivid color that contrasts with the flawless 8-Segment Rosette fancy cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Gorham; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 159    Estimate $400 - 600.

THIS STAMP AND ITS CANCEL ARE IN AN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, RADIATING STUNNING BEAUTY IN EVERY ASPECT.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2790 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Kirke 75-01-13-IGEO), outstanding centering with large even margins, rich color, also trace of red cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Senchuk; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $325.00 for normal cancel).
Scott No. 159    $18.

A GORGEOUS GEM EXAMPLE WITH ONLY FOUR STAMPS GRADED HIGHER BY THE P.S.E.

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Lot 2791 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by beautiful strike of Negative "A" in Circle, bright color, Very Fine and choice, ex-Saadi; with 1992 & 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 159    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 2792 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by well struck Yokohama, Japan cds, fresh color, Very Fine and choice; with 2003 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 159    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $280

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Lot 2793 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, wide margins, fresh color, cancelled by New York Foreign Mail (Kirke 74-09-17-IGEO) socked-on-the-nose, Very Fine and choice, a lovely stamp.
Scott No. 159    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 2794 o   

1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by purple "Franklin, N.H. Jun 12, 1871" town cancel, beautifully centered, lovely pastel shade, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 159    $19.

Realized: $170

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