Sale 52: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1733    

1879, 1¢ Dark Ultramarine, large margins with vivid color, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F.; with photocopy of 1990 P.F. certificate as top left stamp in block of four.
Scott No. 182    $225.

Realized: $80

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Lot 1734    

1879, 1¢ Dark Ultramarine, wide nicely balanced margins, sharp Glen Allen Star precancel on piece of cover with "Glen Allen Virginia June 2, 1880" printed datestamp, small tear into cds at left, stamp is fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Kirke; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 182    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 1735    

1879, 2¢ Vermilion, exceptionally well centered within large even margins, vibrant color with strong impression on brilliant paper, o.g., lightly hinged, simply Superb, ex-Elite, Westchester; with 2004 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded Superb 98.
Scott No. 183    $100.

This is the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report, and the sole mint copy to have been awarded this coveted grade. .

Realized: $700

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Lot 1736 o   

1879, 2¢ Vermilion, full strike of "B62" barred oval of Hong Kong, bright color, F.-V.F. and rare.
Scott No. 183    Estimate $100 - 150.

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Lot 1737 E   

1877, 3¢ P.B.N.C. Washington Essay, die on proof paper, group of 22 left sheet margin singles in various colors and shades, fresh and Very Fine group.
Scott No. 184-E5b    $2,200.

Realized: $675

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Lot 1738    

1879, 5¢ Blue, o.g., remarkably fresh with vibrant color and choice centering amid large, beautifully balanced margins; Extremely Fine and choice; with 1992 P.F. certificate & with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $800).
Scott No. 185    $450.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1739 o   

1879, 5¢ Blue, segmented cork cancel, exceptional centering amid enormous margins all around, rich bright color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a striking large margin gem; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 185    $18.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1740    

1879, 6¢ Pink, o.g., lightly hinged, a choice, perfectly centered example of the dull pink shade, Extremely Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate as normal pink.
Scott No. 186    $900.

Realized: $950

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Lot 1741    

1879, 6¢ Pink, large margins with beautiful color, bright and fresh, full o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F.; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 186    $900.

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Lot 1742 o   

1879, 6¢ Pink, bold Maltese cross cancel, choice centering amid large margins, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 186    $30.

Realized: $150

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