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Lot
1817
1895, $2 bright blue. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered with bright color and paper, crisp and Very Fine; with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF 80. Scott No. 277 $1,200.
Realized: $900
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Lot
1818
1895, $2 bright blue. O.g., well centered, rich color, small thin at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 277 $1,200.
Realized: $270
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Lot
1819
1895, $5 dark green. Full o.g., exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, deep vibrant color, an Extremely Fine gem, a remarkably choice mint high value. Scott No. 278 $2,400.
Realized: $2,600
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Lot
1820 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV. Imprint and plate number strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, well centered with brilliant color, post office fresh and Very Fine, a very rare item. Scott No. 279Bc $2,500.
Realized: $1,000
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Lot
1821 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1898, 6¢ lake. Top margin plate number strip of 3 with imprint, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), well centered, rich color, Very Fine and choice; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 282 $475.
Realized: $575