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

Lot 2643 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, bright color with bold socked-on-the-nose 16-Spoke Cogwheel fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike, ex-Gorham; with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $725

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Lot 2644 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, wonderfully bold socked-on-the-nose strike of Shield in a Circle of Rays fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike of this seldom seen fancy cancel, ex-Gorham; with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2645 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, vivid Red Star in Circle cancel, well centered, bright color, Very Fine and attractive; with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $300 - 400.

A GORGEOUS STAMP WITH THIS FANCY RED CANCELLATION AND GREAT EYE APPEAL.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2646 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, bold "Shield" cancel (which appears to be from Waterbury, Rohloff Q8, however this can not be confirmed), beautifully centered, light horizontal crease, Extremely Fine strike of this fancy cancel; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2647 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, socked-on-the-nose Letter "W" of Waterbury, Conn. (Rarity RRR), well centered with bright fresh color and impression, Very Fine and choice; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Rohloff No. K-12.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2648 o   

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, central strike of Masonic Square and Compass fancy cancel, well centered, bright fresh color, small corner creases, Extremely Fine appearance; with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2649 o   

1869, 6¢ ultramarine, vivid red segmented cork cancel, wonderful centering, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1985 & 2005 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 115    $225.

A GORGEOUS GEM WITH THIS OUTSTANDING COLOR CANCELLATION.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2650 o   

1869, 6¢ ultramarine, neat grid cancel, well centered within enormous jumbo margins showing part of dividing arrow at top right, bright color with detailed impression and grill, an Extremely Fine jumbo, ex-Newbury and V. Morris; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 115    $225.

A WONDERFUL STAMP! RARELY IS ANY VALUE OF THE 1869 SERIES FOUND WITH MARGINS OF THESE PROPORTIONS.

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Lot 2651 o   

1869, 6¢ ultramarine, well centered, bright Post Office fresh color, blue quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1989 & 2008 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 115    $225.

Realized: $600

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