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Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow, without gum as issued, vivid color and crisp impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Very Fine and choice; with 2017 P.F. certificate Graded (VF 80).Scott No. O94 $6,000.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY PRINTING.
As seasoned collectors are well aware, Official stamps - particularly the American printings on soft, porous paper - are notoriously difficult to find in sound, well centered condition due to their inherent fragility. The example offered here stands out as a rare exception, boasting remarkable preservation and eye appeal. A true condition rarity deserving of a place in an advanced collection.Complete images:
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Realized: $3,500
Lot
1323
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow, o.g., never hinged, vivid color, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine and choice; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O95 $1,250.
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Realized: $650
Lot
1324
Interior Dept., 1879, 1¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged (couple of light natural gum bends, not mentioned on clear cert.), fiery color, well centered with large margins, Very Fine and attractive; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. O96 $550.
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Realized: $160
Lot
1325
Interior Dept., 1879, 10¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered & Post Office fresh, Very Fine and choice, a lovely never hinged gem; with 2014 P.F. certificate Graded (VF 80).Scott No. O100 $250.
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Realized: $220
Lot
1326
Interior Dept., 1879, 24¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, couple of insignificant gum inclusions & small owner's handstamp on reverse, centered to bottom right, bright rich color, Fine; with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. O103 $10,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 24¢ INTERIOR DEPT. OFFICIAL ISSUE - QUITE POSSIBLY THE ONLY NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE IN EXISTENCE.
After a search of the P.F. Certificate Search and various auction sites, we where unable to find any other 1879 24¢ Interior Dept. Official issue in never hinged condition.Complete images:
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Lot
1327
Justice Dept., 1879, 6¢ bluish purple, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered with handsome Post Office fresh pastel shade, Very Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. O107 $1,050.
AN EXTREMELY RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 6¢ JUSTICE DEPT. OFFICIAL ISSUE - QUITE POSSIBLY THE ONLY NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE IN EXISTENCE.
After a search of the P.F. Certificate Search and various auction sites, we where unable to find any other 1879 6¢ Justice Dept. Official issue in never hinged condition.Complete images:
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Realized: $850
Lot
1328
Treasury Dept., 1879, 10¢ brown, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh color & gum, F.-V.F., a scarce never hinged stamp; with 2023 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O111 $650.
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Realized: $210
Lot
1329
War Dept., 1879, 30¢ rose red, o.g., never hinged (tiny natural gum skip), bright color, well centered, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce stamp in this outstanding never hinged condition; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. O120 $500.
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Realized: $200
Lot
1330
Postal Savings Officials, 1910-11, 1¢-$1 complete, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with bright colors, generally Very Fine, a scarce never hinged set; O122 with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (Graded 80), O123 with 2016 P.F. certificate & O125 with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. O121-O126 $1,142.
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Realized: $575