Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3102 o   

1859, 12¢ black, plate III, outstanding centering with large margins for the issue, intense color, deep red grid cancel socked-on-the-nose, fresh & Extremely Fine, a lovely gem complimented by this attractive red grid; with 1988 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $775).
Scott No. 36B    $275.



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Realized: $600

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Lot 3103    

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, o.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered with balance margins, bright fresh Post Office color & sharp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Scarsdale; with 1998 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 37    $1,450.

A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 24¢ GRAY LILAC ISSUE.

The 1857 perforated issue are the most difficult to obtain in gem quality with the most difficult denomination being the 24¢ value. The margins are narrow, with the design almost always touched (if not in) at top or bottom. This is one of the finest original gum examples extant.

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Realized: $1,450

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Lot 3104    

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, tied on piece by beautiful socked-on-the-nose strike of red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid" exchange date stamp cancel, rich vibrant color, Very Fine, a stunning item, ex-Myerson.
Scott No. 37    $465.

Realized: $900

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Lot 3105 o   

1860, 24¢ gray lilac, virtually perfect centering, nice impression with fresh color, neat San Francisco town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,050).
Scott No. 37    $400.



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Realized: $800

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Lot 3106    

1860, 30¢ orange, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, rich radiant color and sharp impression on remarkably fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1997 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 38    $1,900.

A WONDERFUL SOUND, ORIGINAL GUM 1857 30¢ ORANGE IN PERFECT CONDITION.



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Realized: $2,400

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Lot 3107 o   

1860, 30¢ orange, wonderful centering amid wide margins, rich bold color, lovely neat central target cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous stamp which is rarely found with a target cancel, ex-Saadi; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 38    $500.



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Lot 3108 o   

1860, 30¢ orange, right straddle-pane margin showing centerline and part of stamp from right pane, wide margins and excellent centering, rich radiant color, bold San Francisco, Cal. town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Geisler; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 38    $500.



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Lot 3109    

1860, 90¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered within large margins which are clear of design on all four sides, bright fresh Post Office color, Extremely Fine, a lovely mint classic; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 39    $3,000.



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