Sale 76: Gems of Philately

Lot 165    

1890, 3¢ purple, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,900) one of eight examples to receive this grade with only three graded higher.
Scott No. 221    $190.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 166    

1890, 6¢ brown red, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully margins, rich bright color, Superb, one of four examples to receive this grade with only two examples higher; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,900).
Scott No. 224    $190.

A TRULY OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 6¢ SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE.

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