Lot 893
1882, 5¢ yellow brown, o.g., hinge remnant, rich color and very well centered, quite fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SSV $400).Scott No. 205 $240.
Realized: $240
Lot 894
1882, 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved, o.g., lightly hinged, stunning deep rich color and remarkable freshness, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a striking mint stamp; with 1982 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $700).Scott No. 208a $550.
Realized: $800
Lot 895
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered within large well balanced margins, rich color and remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2001 P.S.E. (for block) and 2006 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 209 $160.
Realized: $210
Lot 896
1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown, o.g., very lightly hinged, strong bright color, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine; with photocopy of 1991 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. 211B $375.
Realized: $450
Lot 897
1887, 1¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, choice centering, strong bold color, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 212 $290.
Realized: $300
Lot 898
1887, 3¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,400).Scott No. 214 $180.
A WONDERFUL NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1887 3¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE.
Realized: $850
Lot 899
1887, 3¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, even margins, rich brilliant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $475).Scott No. 214 $180.
Realized: $270
Lot 900
1887, 3¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, deep color, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 214 $180.
Lot 901
1888, 4¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, fresh with rich color, Fine; with photocopy of 1990 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. 215 $550.
Lot 902
1888, 5¢ indigo, o.g., barest trace of hinge, exceptional centering amid wide margins, bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, an uncommonly large stamp; with 1984 & 2005 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 216 $225.
Realized: $300