Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3172 E   

1861, 12¢ Washington, essay in black, vignette only, die on ivory paper showing full die sink (64 x 67mm), bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and attractive, far scarcer than the modest catalog value indicates, ex-"Lake Shore".
Scott No. 69-E5b    $500.

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Lot 3173 P   

1861, 12¢ brown, trial color large die proof on India paper, die sunk on card (75 x 68mm) showing full die sink, fresh with bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare trial color proof, ex-Finkelburg.
Scott No. 69TC1af    $2,500.

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Lot 3174 P   

1861, 12¢ black, large die proof on India paper (111 x 108mm), small "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 69P1    $700.

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Lot 3175 P   

1861, 12¢ black, plate proof on India paper, mounted on original card, block of 4, large even margins, deep color, Extremely Fine, a choice plate proof multiple.
Scott No. 69P3    $300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 3176    

1861, 12¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, exquisite precise centering with large evenly balanced, encompassed by full long perforation tips all around, with rich bold color and deeply etched impression on remarkably fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Puliafito and Wingate; with 1999 (for pair) & 2018 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 69    $1,700.

A GORGEOUS 1861 12¢ BLACK IN PERFECT POST OFFICE CONDITION. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.

The 1861-66 Issue is one the most difficult of all the 19th Century issues to find in choice condition with original gum. This copy typifies the best in a stamp, with bright color, outstanding centering and full original gum.

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Realized: $6,000

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Lot 3177 o   

1861, 12¢ black, red grid and British Packet transit date stamp cancels, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, bold color and crisp detailed impression on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used gem; with 2001 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $750).
Scott No. 69    $135.



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Realized: $800

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Lot 3178 o   

1861, 12¢ black, blue blue Cincinnati, O. town and grid duplex cancel, choice large margins and beautiful centering, rich intense color, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful used stamp; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 69    $110.



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Lot 3179 o   

1861, 12¢ black, bold central strike of circle of wedges and red transit date stamp cancels, choice centering amid wide jumbo margins, intense color and sharp proof-like impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, a wonderfully choice stamp, ex-Saadi and Morton; with 1992 & 2014 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $325).
Scott No. 69    $95.



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Lot 3180    

1861, 12¢ black, tied on piece by grid cancel with matching 1863 New York town date stamp alongside, evenly balanced margins and exceptional centering, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 69    $95.



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Realized: $150

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Lot 3181 E   

1861, 24¢ Washington, essay in dark violet, nearly complete design, die on India sunk on card (77x77mm), bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 70-E6    $900.

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