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Sale 72: Gems of Philately

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1861-1866 Issue

Lots 195-204 Lots 205-214 Lots 215-224 Lots 225-230

Lot 215 o   

1862, 24¢ red lilac, large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, exceptional centering amid large oversized margins almost unheard of on this issue, rich color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a magnificent large margin gem; with 2014 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $850 for 90 and $4,750 for 95).
Scott No. 70    $300.

THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE 1862 24¢ ISSUE IN THE RED LILAC SHADE TO RECEIVE A JUMBO GRADE BY P.S.E.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 216 o   

1862, 24¢ red lilac, neat grid cancel, rich deep color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem stamp; with 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 70    $300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 217 o   

1862, 24¢ red lilac, face free cancel, color, stunning, face-free corner grid cancel, choice centering and margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful used gem; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 70    $300.

Realized: $575

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Lot 218 o   

1862, 24¢ red lilac, red grid cancel, choice centering and well balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem; with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 70    $340.

Realized: $300

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Lot 219 o   

1862, 24¢ brown lilac, blue straight line "Registered" cancel, strong color, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine; with 1989 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 70a    $325.

Realized: $300

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Lot 220 o   

1862, 24¢ brown lilac, red cancels, exceptional centering amid large margins, bright pastel-like color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2013 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 70a    $325.

Realized: $270

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Lot 221 o   

1861, 24¢ steel blue, neat target cancel, choice centering within well balanced margins, beautiful rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a marvelous and choice stamp, with only two examples grading higher (both 95); with 2002 & 2012 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $2,500).
Scott No. 70b    $850.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 222    

1863, 2¢ black, right margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine, a choice 2¢ Blackjack issue; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $375.

Realized: $500

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Lot 223 o   

1863, 2¢ black, neat blue town and target cancels, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins, rich deep color, an Extremely Fine gem, a striking used stamp; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $75.

Realized: $900

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Lot 224 o   

1862, 5¢ red brown, deep rich color on bright paper, exceedingly well centered within balanced margins, neat circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,250).
Scott No. 75    $425.

A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ RED BROWN 1861 ISSUE, PARTICULARLY SCARCE IN PREMIUM USED CONDITION.

Realized: $750

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