Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2462 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, bold Propeller fancy cancel, additional red cancel at lower left, intense shade and impression, well balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous strike of this fancy cancellation, ex-Saadi; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $400 - 600.

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Lot 2463 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, cancelled by socked-on-the-nose New York Foreign Mail quartered hollow crossroads cancel (Kirke 65-08-29 SGEO), rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex-Koppersmith and Saadi; with 1989 & 1992 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2464 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, cancelled by socked-on-the-nose "Cogwheel" of San Francisco, perfectly centered with large margins, rich color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $650).
Scott No. 71    $250.

A GORGEOUS GEM WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

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Lot 2465 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, well-struck Pinwheel of 6 Spokes fancy New York Foreign Mail cancel (Kirke 63-08-29-SGEO), beautifully centered, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous stamp with wonderful visual appeal; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $400 - 600.

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Lot 2466 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, magenta Numeral "24" British Rate Marking socked-on-the-nose, well centered, small purple owner's backstamp, Very Fine and an attractive rating marking rarely found on adhesives, ex-Koppersmith and Saadi; with 1986 and 1991 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $500 - 750.

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Lot 2467 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, neatly struck "Prison Bars" of Columbus, O., beautifully centered with fresh Post Office color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. SD-G102.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2468 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, bold blue Cross in Circle fancy cancel, well centered, Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2469 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, rich color, well-centered, complete bold strike, socked-on-the-nose of fancy Star cancel (Kirke 64-08-17-SGEO) with central dot used at New York City foreign mail office, trivial bit on staining on reverse, otherwise Extremely Fine, a beautiful item.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2470 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, full strike of Red 5 Pointed Star in Circle fancy cancel, small creases, lovely Very Fine appearance; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2471 o   

1861, 30¢ orange, perfectly struck 5-Ring Target cancel, well centered with fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2014 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 71    Estimate $400 - 600.

AN EYE ARRESTING STAMP WITH THIS UNUSUAL CANCEL SOCKED-ON-THE-NOSE.

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