Lot 645
1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark. O.g., hinged, deep intense color, F.-V.F.; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 188 $2,000.
Realized: $675
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved. Purple segmented grid cancel, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins, strong color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $120).Scott No. 206 $1.
Realized: $70
Lot 647
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved. Top margin single with plate number "547", o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large margins, fresh with very rich color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J).Scott No. 209 $525.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 648
1883, 4¢ blue green. O.g., never hinged, lovely green color, F.-V.F.; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate for block of 8.Scott No. 211 $1,050.
Realized: $190
Lot 649
1887, 3¢ vermilion. O.g., never hinged, rich intense color, well centered and very fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $315).Scott No. 214 $200.
Realized: $210
Lot 650
1888, 5¢ indigo. Beautifully centered amid large oversized margins all around, rich bold color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a gorgeous stamp which would be hard to improve upon; with 1990, 2003 P.F. and Graded 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90J, SMQ $100 for 90 and $295 for 95).Scott No. 216 $15.
Realized: $230
Lot 651
1888, 30¢ orange brown. O.g., never hinged, deep true orange brown color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 217 $1,100.
Realized: $325
Lot 652
1890, 15¢ indigo. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large margins, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, choice so nice; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 227 $750.
Realized: $800
Lot 653
1890, 30¢ black. O.g., never hinged, large margins, rich shade, Very Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 228 $1,200.
Realized: $700