Lot 1506 P
1890, 1¢-90¢ complete, large die proofs. On india die sunk on full cards, 1¢ with card toning and some spotting on the 90¢, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 219P1-229P1 $3,850.
Realized: $3,000
Lot 1507
1890, 2¢ lake. O.g., large margins, deep vibrant color, very fresh, Very Fine and choice; with 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85).Scott No. 219D $250.
Realized: $220
Lot 1508
1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety. Bottom margin plate block of 12, o.g., each stamp showing variety, strong color, perf separations with some rejoined, otherwise Fine, still an extremely rare if not unique plate block.Scott No. 220c Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
Realized: $9,500
Lot 1509
1890, 3¢ purple. O.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bold bright color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 221 $85.
Realized: $95
Lot 1510
1890, 4¢ dark brown. Top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged (light natural gum crease), deep rich color, fresh and F.-V.F.Scott No. 222 $290.
Realized: $135
Lot 1511
1890, 6¢ brown red. O.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large margins, bright vivid color, fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 224 $225.
Realized: $375
Lot 1512
1890, 6¢ brown red. Bottom plate block of 12, o.g., fresh, some perfs reinforced or rejoined, F.-V.F.Scott No. 224 $3,070.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 1513
1890, 10¢ green. Slightly glazed o.g., large margins, Very Fine.Scott No. 226 $200.
Realized: $50
Lot 1514 P
1890, 30¢ black, plate proof on card. Block of 16, large margins, fresh, Extremely Fine, a very scarce large multiple.Scott No. 228P4 $760 ++.
Realized: $850
Lot 1515
1890, 30¢ black. O.g., lightly hinged, large margins, rich shade, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 228 $425.
Realized: $300