Sale 40: The Autumn Sale

Lot 2272    

Guam, Agana, Guam. Violet straight line postmark on U.S. #UX7 & UX8 (preprinted), matching straight line "Jan 30, 1901" handstamp, sent to Newton, Mass, via San Francisco, Very Fine, scarce usages during Navy Department operation.
Scott No. U.S. UX6, UX8    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $110

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Lot 2273 S   

Guam, 1899, 1¢-50¢ Regular Issues, overprinted "Specimen" in purple. O.g., strong colors, 5¢ with natural s.e. at right, F.-V.F. overall.
Scott No. 1SE-11SE    $1,750.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2274    

Guam, 1899, 1¢ deep green, Paris Exposition Special Printing. With "Tows" handstamp and "Special Surcharge" in pencil on reverse, o.g., beautifully centered amid well balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, quite certainly one of the finest of only 100 issued; with 2009 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90).
Scott No. 1 var.    $1,000.

Realized: $950

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Lot 2275    

Guam, 1899, 1¢ deep green, Paris Exposition Special Printing. Horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, rich color, fresh and Fine; with 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 1 var.    $2,000.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 2276    

Guam, 1899, 2¢ red, Paris Exposition Special Printing. Horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, bright color, Very Fine; with 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2 var.    $2,000.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 2277    

Guam, 1899, 3¢ purple, Paris Exposition Special Printing. Top margin horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, well centered, strong color, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable pair in never hinged condition; with 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 3 var.    $2,000.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 2278    

Guam, 1899, 5¢ blue, Paris Exposition Special Printing. Horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, fresh with rich deep color, left stamp with small natural internal paper crease, otherwise Extremely Fine, a striking pair; with 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 5 var.    $2,000.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 2279    

Guam, 1899, 6¢ lake, Paris Exposition Special Printing. With "Tows" handstamp and "Special Surcharge" in pencil on reverse, o.g., rich color, Fine; with 1975 A.P.S. and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 6 var.    $1,000.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2280    

Guam, 1899, 15¢ olive green, Paris Exposition Special Printing. Top margin pair, o.g., never hinged, both with exceptional centering, deep rich color, very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem pair; with 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 10 var.    $2,000.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 2281    

Guam, 1899, 50¢ orange, Paris Exposition Special Printing. Horizontal pair, o.g., rich color, well centered, right stamp with tiny thin, otherwise Extremely Fine, one, if not the only surviving multiple of this rare special printing issue; with 1974 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 11 var.    $2,500.

Realized: $1,700

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