Lot
1078 (
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1880, 7¢ scarlet vermilion, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, beautifully centered and especially so for this notoriously off centered issue, rich vivid color, tiny margin tear at upper right not mention on certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, one of the finer appearing examples of this rare 1880 Special Printing issue; with 1979 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 196 $6,250.
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Realized: $2,400
Lot
1079 ()
1880, 12¢ blackish purple, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, well centered and attractive margins, bold color, Very Fine, one of only sixty four certified examples known, many of which are faulty or off-centered; with 1996 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 198 $9,000.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 12¢ SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
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Realized: $4,000
Lot
1080 ()
1880, 24¢ dark violet, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, centered upwards with design clear of perfs, wide margins around, strong bold color, Fine and attractive; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 200 $8,500.
AN ATTRACTIVE AND SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 24¢ AMERICAN SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
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Realized: $3,000
Lot
1081 ()
1880, 30¢ greenish black, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, bold distinctive greenish black color, quite fresh, Very Fine, ex-Caspary; with 1957 & 1990 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 201 $20,000.
A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 30¢ AMERICAN SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Of the 46 examples recorded in the Siegel Census, only ten are confirmed sound.Complete images including certificate(s):
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Realized: $13,000