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Sale 95: Gems of Philately

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1870-1888 Banknote Issues

Lots 4155-4164 Lots 4165-4170

Lot 4165 E   

1873, 5¢ B.E.P. Taylor essay, in blue, complete design, die on India, stamp size, on card, rich deep color, large even margins, Extremely Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.
Scott No. 179-E1    $4,500.

THE FINER OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS 1873 5¢ TAYLOR DIE ESSAY - ONE OF THE MOST EXQUISITE ESSAYS OF THE BANKNOTE PERIOD.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 4166 o   

1879, 3¢ green, full strike of fancy boxed negative "OK" cancel of Beloit, Wis. enormous well balanced margins and precision centering, rich vibrant color, Superb, an outstanding large margin gem bearing a fancy lettered cancellation; with 2019 Crowe certificate Graded (Superb 98J, SSV $475 for 98).
Scott No. 184    $1.

Realized: $350

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Lot 4167 o   

1879, 30¢ full black, neat New York oval cancel, beautifully centered amid uncommonly large and well balanced margins all around, rich bold color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely used high value; with 2020 Crowe certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SSV $700).
Scott No. 190    $90.

Realized: $525

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Lot 4168 o   

1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved, Maltese cross cancel, near perfect centering with in uncommonly wide margins, strong bold color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, only six graded higher by P.S.E., ex-Hinrichs; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $225).
Scott No. 206    $1.

Realized: $550

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Lot 4169    

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved, bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering, beautiful deep rich color and immaculate freshness, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2020 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 209    $475.

Realized: $425

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Lot 4170    

1888, 30¢ orange brown, o.g., barest trace of hinge, perfect centering with large evenly balanced margins all around, vivid deep color and immaculate Post Office fresh, a Superb gem, with the next high grade a 98; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $9,000).
Scott No. 217    $300.

A STUNNING CONDITION RARITY - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1888 30¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE IN EXISTENCE - THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE BY THE P.S.E. IN ANY CONDITION.

Realized: $5,250

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Lots 4155-4164 Lots 4165-4170

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