Sale 24: The Washington 2006 Sale

Lot 169    

1869, 1¢ buff. Immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, perfectly centered amid large oversized margins, bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, an outstanding rarity given the centering, margins and pristine never hinged condition; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 112    $850 for hinged.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 170 o   

1869, 1¢ buff. Light cancel, beautifully centered, deep vibrant golden color, sharp impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 112    $175.

Realized: $325

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Lot 171    

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Top margin plate block of 10 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, magnificent centering, rich bold color on bright white paper, incredibly fresh and absolutely pristine, an Extremely Fine gem, a truly outstanding never hinged plate block rarity and one of, if not the finest existing 1869 3¢ Pictorial plate blocks extant; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 114    $7,500 for hinged.

Realized: $13,000

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Lot 172 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. red cancel, beautifully centered amid enormously tall margins, rich bright color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a striking jumbo margined stamp; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    $35.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 173 o   

1869, 6¢ ultramarine. Neat circle of wedges cancel, well centered amid huge margins uncommonly found on this issue, beautiful rich color and unusually detailed impression, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a choice stamp rarely encountered so big; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 115    $240.

Realized: $475

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Lot 174 o   

1869, 6¢ ultramarine. Light sunburst cancel, perfectly centered with lovely fresh color and impression, an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous example of this very tough value; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 115    $240.

Realized: $475

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Lot 175    

1869, 12¢ green. Immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is lightly hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, bold bright color, bright and very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional stamp in this outstanding condition, a true gem; with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 117    $2,600.

Realized: $5,750

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Lot 176 o   

1869, 12¢ green. Lovely full central strike of red "Heart in Circle" Baltimore Foreign Mail cancellation, beautifully centered amid wide margins, intensely rich color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 117    $310.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 177 o   

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I. Light cork and red transit cancels, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins, bright colors, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely large margin gem deserving of a "Jumbo" designation; with 1992, 2004 P.F. certificates and 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).
Scott No. 118    $750.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 178 o   

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I. Neat geometric postmark, beautifully centered with large margins, fresh, bright colors, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful and rare stamp in this choice condition; with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 118    $750.

Realized: $650

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