Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1740 o   

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill, neat quartered cork cancel, rich bold color, nicely centered for the issue, clear allover grill with stamp sound and free from the small flaws often associated with this difficult issue, Very Fine, a lovely used example rarely encountered this nice; with 2011 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 79    $1,500.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 1741 E   

1864, 5¢ Lowenberg decalcomania essay, in brown, plate proof on goldbeater's skin paper, block of 8, strong color, with minimal flaking and creasing, Very Fine, a choice a scarce large multiple.
Scott No. 79-E67P5    $600 for singles.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1742 o   

1867, 2¢ black, D. grill, cork handstamp, centered to upper right into perfs, strong color and well defined grill, Average, still a sound and presentable example of this rare grill issue; with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 84    $4,500 for the grade of fine.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1743 o   

1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill, light circle of wedges cancel, well centered, strong bright color, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 85    $1,100.

Realized: $600

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Lot 1744 o   

1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill, town and quartered cork duplex cancel, strong bright color, well defined grill impression, Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 85    $1,100.

Realized: $220

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Lot 1745    

1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill, small part o.g., wonderful centering and margins for this difficult issue, deep bold color, small corner crease at top right ending in tiny tear, Very Fine appearance, an attractive appearing example of this rare grill issue; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 85B    $17,500.

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Lot 1746 o   

1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill, cork cancel, nicely centered, strong color, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 85B    $1,300.

Realized: $475

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Lot 1747 o   

1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill, segmented cork cancels, deep color and strong well-defined grill impression, F.-V.F.; with 1989 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 85B    $1,300.

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Lot 1748 o   

1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill, circle of wedges cancels, fairly well centered amid large margins, bright color, strong well-defined grill impression, F.-V.F.; with 1974 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 85C    $3,500.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 1749 o   

1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill, light black cork and blue crayon cancels, deep color, exceptionally sharp grill impression, F.-V.F.; with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 85E    $2,500.

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