Sale 54: The Winter Auction

Lot 654 P   

Officials, 1873 issues complete, plate proofs on card, fresh full margin set, most with large margins, all with rich vibrant colors, Very Fine and choice, a lovely complete set.
Scott No. O1P4-O93P4    $883.

Realized: $525

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Lot 655    

Agriculture Dept., 1873, 10¢ yellow, o.g., attractively centered amid wide margins, rich brilliant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. O5    $525.

Realized: $850

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Lot 656    

Agriculture Dept., 1873, 30¢ yellow, o.g., intensely rich color, bright and very fresh, Very Fine.
Scott No. O9    $550.

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Lot 657 S   

Executive Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ carmine, overprinted "Specimen", Preprint Paper Fold, strong color, variety clearly shown with large horizontal fold; single slightly toned perf, without gum as issued, Fine, a very scarce variety.
Scott No. O13SD    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 658    

Executive Dept., 1873, 6¢ carmine, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, brilliant color, fresh and Extremely Fine, an extremely difficult issue to obtain in such choice condition.
Scott No. O13    $900.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 659    

Justice Dept., 1873, 2¢ purple, o.g., h.r., precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, strong bright color, fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderfully choice 2¢ Justice issue.
Scott No. O26    $310.

Realized: $325

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Lot 660    

Justice Dept., 1873, 15¢ purple, full o.g., attractively centered, rich bold color and crisp impression, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. O31    $475.

Realized: $400

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Lot 661    

Justice Dept., 1873, 90¢ purple, o.g., bright color, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. O34    $1,900.

Realized: $250

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Lot 662 S   

Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 1¢ ultramarine, overprinted "Sepcimen" (error), without gum as issued, fresh with rich vibrant color, reperforated at left, Very Fine appearance, still a lovely example of this rare specimen error.
Scott No. O35SDa    $2,500.

Realized: $675

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Lot 663 o   

Navy Dept., 1873, 7¢ ultramarine, cork cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. O39    $230.

Realized: $525

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