Sale 52: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2148 P   

Officials, 1873 Issues Complete, Plate Proofs on Card, virtually all with large margins and bright colors, Executives show a bit of toning on reverse, couple small faults, otherwise Very Fine, includes nine original distribution envelopes (small format, rounded flap), the Executive envelope being toned.
Scott No. O1P4-O93P4    $883.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 2149 S   

1875 Special Printing, 6¢ Executive, overprinted "Specimen", Preprint Paper Fold, strong color, variety clearly shown with large horizontal fold; single slightly toned perf, without gum as issued, Fine, a very scarce variety.
Scott No. O13SD    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2150    

Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ Purple, choice centering with large margins, strong color on bright paper, full lightly hinged o.g., particularly fresh and Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate as upper right stamp in block of four.
Scott No. O25    $250.

Realized: $145

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Lot 2151    

Justice Dept., 1873, 2¢ Purple, well centered, bright color and paper, o.g., Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O26    $310.

Realized: $230

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Lot 2152    

Justice Dept., 1873, 6¢ Purple, exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, pretty pastel color on brilliant paper, o.g., Extremely Fine and choice; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. O28    $310.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2153    

Justice Dept., 1873, 10¢ Bluish Purple, well centered with a sharp impression and deep rich color, o.g., small hinge remnants, fresh and Very Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O29 var.    $310.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2154    

Justice Dept., 1873, 12¢ Purple, well centered, strong color and impression, o.g., fresh and Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O30    $260.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2155    

Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ Ultramarine, exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, choice and Extremely Fine; with 1997 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. O36    $160.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2156    

Navy Dept., 1873, 6¢ Ultramarine, remarkably well centered within huge margins, brilliant color with a razor sharp impression on crisp paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O38    $150.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2157    

Navy Dept., 1873, 15¢ Ultramarine, Short Transfer Variety, position 26, short transfer at upper left showing clearly, strong color and impression on brilliant paper, o.g., particularly fresh and Very Fine, a remarkable example of this very rare variety, this variety is listed unused but unpriced by Scott; with 2012 P.F. certificate not mentioning variety.
Scott No. O42 var.    $350 ++.

Realized: $325

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