Sale 121: Gems of Philately

Lot 307    

Postage Due, 1879, 1¢ brown, o.g., choice centering amid large well balanced margins, bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $300 for 95 and $500 for 98).
Scott No. J1    $100.

Realized: $240

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Lot 308    

Postage Due, 1879, 3¢ brown, o.g., neat hinged once, choice centering, strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $170).
Scott No. J3    $100.

Realized: $90

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Lot 309    

Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ brown, o.g., nicely centered amid large margins, rich color, Very Fine and attractive; with 1990 P.F. & 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80).
Scott No. J7    $625.

Realized: $425

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Lot 310 ()   

Postage Due, 1879, 10¢ deep brown, Special Printing, no gum, well centered with large margins, bright fresh color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 174 sold; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. J12    $2,900.

A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE STAMP.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 311    

Postage Due, 1884, 5¢ red brown, o.g., very lightly hinged, exceptional centering with evenly balanced margins, rich color and quite fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1989 P.F. & 2013 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,300).
Scott No. J18    $550.

Realized: $950

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Lot 312    

Postage Due, 1884, 10¢ red brown, o.g., choice centering amid large well balanced margins, strong bold color on bright paper, Extremely Fine; with 1995 P.F. & 2014 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $850).
Scott No. J19    $550.

Realized: $425

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Lot 313    

Postage Due, 1884, 30¢ red brown, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, strong color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $1,250).
Scott No. J20    $550.

Realized: $750

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Lot 314    

Postage Due, 1891, 10¢ bright claret, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid tall margins, rich bright color and very fresh, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2003 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (VF-XF 85J, SMQ $675).
Scott No. J26    $500.

Realized: $500

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Lot 315    

Postage Due, 1894, 2¢ vermilion, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vivid color, with balanced margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,250).
Scott No. J30    $800.

Realized: $525

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Lot 316    

Postage Due, 1895, 3¢ deep claret, o.g., neatly hinged once, choice centering and margins, intensely rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2018 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $260).
Scott No. J33    $200.

Realized: $200

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