Lot
1081 (
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1873, 1¢ ultramarine. Block of 4, without gum, nicely centered, strikingly deep brilliant color, beautifully bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 156 $440 as singles.
Realized: $290
Lot
1082
1873, 2¢ brown. O.g., fairly light hinging, choice centering, strong bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 157 $375.
Realized: $325
Lot 1083 o
1873, 2¢ brown, double paper. Negative letter cancel, large margins, bold color, Very Fine, choice example of this scarce experimental paper variety.Scott No. 157 $105.
Realized: $100
Lot
1084
1873, 3¢ green. Full o.g., perfect centering amid balanced margins, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 158 $130.
Realized: $65
Lot
1085
1873, 3¢ green, grilled. O.g., clear full grill, rich bright color, extremely fresh, F.-V.F., scarce. Scott No. 158e $500.
Realized: $375
Lot
1086
1873, 6¢ dull pink. O.g., fairly light hinging, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color, certificate stating slight perforation soiling which is trivial at best, still Extremely Fine, a lovely gem; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 159 $425.
Realized: $700
Lot
1087 ()
1873, 15¢ yellow orange. Without gum, large margins, radiant color, F.-V.F.; with 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 163 $1,150.
Realized: $240
Lot
1088 ()
1873, 30¢ gray black. Regummed, rich vibrant shade, very fresh, reperforated at left, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 165 $1,350 for no gum.
Realized: $425
Lot 1089 o
1873, 30¢ gray black. Light purple and black cork cancels, large margins, bright shade, Very Fine.Scott No. 165 $130.
Realized: $120
Lot 1090 o
1873, 90¢ rose carmine. Light grid cancel, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 166 $275.
Realized: $325