Sale 67: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1892 E   

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, in orange, vignette only, die on India, die cut and mounted on card, rich color, Very Fine and choice, very scarce. Brazer No. 112E-Da.
Scott No. 112-E2    $900.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1893 E   

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, group of 11 different colors or shades, plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled; couple flaws, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 112-E4d    $1,085.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1894 P   

1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on India, including 15¢ types II & III (129P3), hand-selected set for large margins throughout, rich deep colors, 30¢ with right margin showing guidebars, an Extremely Fine set.
Scott No. 112P3-122P3    $1,205.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1895 P   

1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on India, including 15¢ Re-issue, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, ample to mostly large margins throughout, rich color, couple small natural India flaws affecting one 15¢ type III, still a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 112P3-122P3    $5,460.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 1896 P   

1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on card, including the 15¢ type III proof (129P4), ample to large margins throughout, rich vibrant colors with pristine freshness, a Very Fine set, choice so nice.
Scott No. 112P4-122P4    $1,015.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1897    

1869, 1¢ buff, o.g., fairly light hinging, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1989 and 2011 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 112    $650.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 1898    

1869, 1¢ buff, full brownish o.g., strong bright color, nicely balanced margins, Very Fine; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (VF 80).
Scott No. 112    $650.

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Lot 1899 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, light unobtrusive cork cancel, exceptional centering within large beautifully balanced margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a marvelous used gem; with 1997 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,325).
Scott No. 112    $150.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 1900 o   

1869, 1¢ buff, neat circle of V's cancel, large oversized margins, strong color, a Very Fine jumbo; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 112    $150.

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Lot 1901 E   

1869, 2¢ Postrider essay, small numerals, group of 10 different colors or shades, plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 113-E3e    $800.

Realized: $260

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