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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182),
o.g., ...more 1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182), o.g., never hinged, striking with rich color and sharp impression, on immaculate paper with margins clear all around, nearly Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $700.
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182),
block of ...more 1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182), block of 4, slightly disturbed o.g., Fine to Very Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott $1,250.
1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182), o.g., ...more
1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182), o.g., lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with appealing clarity and color, exceptional centering and wide margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, only three stamps grade thus, with just four higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050.
Scott $225.
1879, 1¢ Franklin, dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott ...more
1879, 1¢ Franklin, dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182),
sheet margin single, well centered within large margins, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $225. Estimate $180 - 240.
1879, 2¢ vermilion, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 183), o.g., lightly ...more
1879, 2¢ vermilion, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 183), o.g., lightly hinged, with captivating, deep color and bright paper, sound with superior centering, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $275.
Scott $100.
1879, 3¢ Washington, green, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 184), ...more
1879, 3¢ Washington, green, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 184), o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate. Scott $325.
Estimate $200 - 300.
1879, 3¢ Washington, green, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 184), ...more
1879, 3¢ Washington, green, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 184), o.g.,
very lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate
graded VF 80. Scott $100. SMQ $100. Scott Stamp Values $100.
Estimate $75 - 100.
1879, 3¢ ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing, trial color proof on
stamp ...more 1879, 3¢ ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 184TC6a), fresh with enticing color and clean impression, sound with balanced margins; a pretty "might have been", Extremely Fine, unpriced in SMQ, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90.
Scott $300.
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), o.g., barest trace of ...more
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), striking with incredibly deep lines and color, clean with appealing centering, Very Fine, with 1984 and 2000 P.F. certificates.
Scott $550.
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), o.g., lightly
hinged, ...more 1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), o.g., lightly hinged, an enticing stamp with immense color depth and crisp lines, sound and attractively centered, Extremely Fine, only seven stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 1993 and 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $800.
Scott $550.
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), fresh with
alluring ...more 1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), fresh with alluring color and jumbo margins; bullseye cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $525. Scott Stamp Values $300 as a "95".
1879, 6¢ Lincoln, pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g.,
hinged, ...more 1879, 6¢ Lincoln, pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., hinged, Fine, with photocopy of 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate for block of 4, this is the bottom right stamp. Scott $900. Estimate $250 - 350.
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., very lightly ...more
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., very lightly hinged, a pretty stamp with subdued color, clean impression, and lily white paper sporting margins that surely qualify as jumbo, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,300.
Scott $900.
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., very
lightly ...more 1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., very lightly hinged, with superior centering, cleanly printed in cool shade, tiny corner crease at bottom left, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2005 (clear) & 2025 P.F. certificates.
Scott $900.
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), with clean
color and ...more 1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), with clean color and impression, well centered with duplex cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of just four stamps at this grade, with only two 98Js higher, in PSE's Population Report, ex Gavula, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $425. Scott Stamp Values $375.
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark (Scott 187), ...more
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark (Scott 187), unused without gum, fresh and completely sound with proof-like impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, SMQ for a 90 is $1,600. No stamps grade thus, with just a single 90 higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.S.A.G. and 2025 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J (and erroneously as #188).
SMQ VF-XF 85J; $1,250 as an "85".
Scott $1,000.
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark (Scott
187), ...more 1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark (Scott 187), beautifully centered with captivating color and clarity, sound with duplex cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only two stamps grade thus, with a single 98 higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $575. Scott Stamp Values $550.
1879-82, 10¢ Jefferson, brown, A.B.N.C. printing, a ...more
1879-82, 10¢ Jefferson, brown, A.B.N.C. printing, a cancellation
study (Scott 187, 188, 209), comprising 24 stamps and 2 blocks of
4, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott
188), ...more 1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott 188), o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh and sound with intense color and sharp lines, a pretty stamp, Extremely Fine, only six stamps grade thus, with just three higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2005 and 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $4,000.
Scott $1,800.
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott 188), ...more
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott 188), unused without gum, a gorgeous stamp with luxuriant color and clarity, fresh a near-flawless centering; tiny perforation scrape at left, otherwise Extremely Fine, destined for a collection of refinement, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott $650.
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott
188), ...more 1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott 188), mathematically centered amid margins bordering on the jumbo, sound with intense color and light double-oval cancels, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $425. Scott Stamp Values $400.
1879, 15¢ Webster, red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), ...more
1879, 15¢ Webster, red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g.,
never hinged; a natural paper inclusion drop out, otherwise Fine to
Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate $150 - 200.
1879, 15¢ Webster, red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), ...more
1879, 15¢ Webster, red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), well
centered and post office fresh, o.g., never hinged, nearly Very
Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $250 - 350.
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g.,
never ...more 1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with bright, unadulterated color, cleanly printed and with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 XQ.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,100.
Scott $600.
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g., very ...more
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g., very lightly hinged, in true Post Office fresh condition, beautifully centered with blazing color and clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $450.
Scott $180.
1879, 15¢ Webster, red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), ...more
1879, 15¢ Webster, red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), fresh
and nicely centered, o.g., hinged, almost Very Fine, with 1984 P.F.
certificate. Scott $180. Estimate $100 - 150.
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g.,
hinged, ...more 1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g., hinged, choice example with radiant color and strong impression on bright, fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $450.
Scott $180.
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), a
gorgeous ...more 1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), a gorgeous stamp with bold, clean color, clear impression and exceptional centering; black barred-oval cancel, Superb, only three stamps grade thus, with just three higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2023 Crowe certificate graded SUP 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $1,400. Scott Stamp Values $1,050.
1879, 30¢ Hamilton, full black, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 190),
o.g., ...more 1879, 30¢ Hamilton, full black, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 190), o.g., hinged; a tiny thin spot, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $850. Estimate $180 - 240.
1879, 30¢ full black, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 190), o.g.,
lightly ...more 1879, 30¢ full black, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 190), o.g., lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with deep color and crisp detail, sound and wonderfully centered, Extremely Fine, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,750.
Scott $850.
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Lot 2631
SC
182
o.g., ...more 1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182), o.g., never hinged, striking with rich color and sharp impression, on immaculate paper with margins clear all around, nearly Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $700.
270.00 USD
(app. 234 EUR)
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(app. 234 EUR)
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Lot 2632
SC
182
block of ...more 1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 182), block of 4, slightly disturbed o.g., Fine to Very Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott $1,250.
250.00 USD
(app. 217 EUR)
03/18/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 217 EUR)
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Lot 209
SC
182
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050.
Scott $225.
780.00 USD
(app. 676 EUR)
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(app. 676 EUR)
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Lot 484
SC
182
156.00 USD
(app. 135 EUR)
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(app. 135 EUR)
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Lot 210
SC
183
SMQ XF 90; $275.
Scott $100.
228.00 USD
(app. 198 EUR)
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(app. 198 EUR)
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Lot 486
SC
184
180.00 USD
(app. 156 EUR)
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(app. 156 EUR)
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Lot 487
SC
184
65.00 USD
(app. 56 EUR)
01/16/2026 08:00 CST
(app. 56 EUR)
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Lot 1572
SC
184TC6a
stamp ...more 1879, 3¢ ultramarine, A.B.N.C. printing, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 184TC6a), fresh with enticing color and clean impression, sound with balanced margins; a pretty "might have been", Extremely Fine, unpriced in SMQ, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90.
Scott $300.
216.00 USD
(app. 187 EUR)
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(app. 187 EUR)
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Lot 211
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SC
185
Scott $550.
420.00 USD
(app. 364 EUR)
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(app. 364 EUR)
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Lot 1573
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SC
185
hinged, ...more 1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), o.g., lightly hinged, an enticing stamp with immense color depth and crisp lines, sound and attractively centered, Extremely Fine, only seven stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 1993 and 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $800.
Scott $550.
720.00 USD
(app. 624 EUR)
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(app. 624 EUR)
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Lot 1126
SC
185
alluring ...more 1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 185), fresh with alluring color and jumbo margins; bullseye cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $525. Scott Stamp Values $300 as a "95".
330.00 USD
(app. 286 EUR)
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(app. 286 EUR)
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Lot 488
SC
186
hinged, ...more 1879, 6¢ Lincoln, pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., hinged, Fine, with photocopy of 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate for block of 4, this is the bottom right stamp. Scott $900. Estimate $250 - 350.
288.00 USD
(app. 250 EUR)
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(app. 250 EUR)
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Lot 212
SC
186
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,300.
Scott $900.
1320.00 USD
(app. 1144 EUR)
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(app. 1144 EUR)
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Lot 2633
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SC
186
lightly ...more 1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), o.g., very lightly hinged, with superior centering, cleanly printed in cool shade, tiny corner crease at bottom left, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2005 (clear) & 2025 P.F. certificates.
Scott $900.
175.00 USD
(app. 152 EUR)
03/18/2026 08:00 EDT
(app. 152 EUR)
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Lot 1127
SC
186
color and ...more 1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 186), with clean color and impression, well centered with duplex cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of just four stamps at this grade, with only two 98Js higher, in PSE's Population Report, ex Gavula, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $425. Scott Stamp Values $375.
360.00 USD
(app. 312 EUR)
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(app. 312 EUR)
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Lot 213
1 more picture
SC
187
SMQ VF-XF 85J; $1,250 as an "85".
Scott $1,000.
1200.00 USD
(app. 1040 EUR)
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(app. 1040 EUR)
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Lot 1128
SC
187
187), ...more 1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark (Scott 187), beautifully centered with captivating color and clarity, sound with duplex cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only two stamps grade thus, with a single 98 higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $575. Scott Stamp Values $550.
720.00 USD
(app. 624 EUR)
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(app. 624 EUR)
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Lot 489
SC
187, 188, 209
200.00 USD
(app. 173 EUR)
01/16/2026 08:00 CST
(app. 173 EUR)
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Lot 1574
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SC
188
188), ...more 1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott 188), o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh and sound with intense color and sharp lines, a pretty stamp, Extremely Fine, only six stamps grade thus, with just three higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2005 and 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $4,000.
Scott $1,800.
2400.00 USD
(app. 2079 EUR)
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(app. 2079 EUR)
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Lot 214
SC
188
Scott $650.
390.00 USD
(app. 338 EUR)
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(app. 338 EUR)
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Lot 1129
SC
188
188), ...more 1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark (Scott 188), mathematically centered amid margins bordering on the jumbo, sound with intense color and light double-oval cancels, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $425. Scott Stamp Values $400.
270.00 USD
(app. 234 EUR)
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(app. 234 EUR)
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Lot 491
SC
189
100.00 USD
(app. 87 EUR)
01/16/2026 08:00 CST
(app. 87 EUR)
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Lot 490
SC
189
204.00 USD
(app. 177 EUR)
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(app. 177 EUR)
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Lot 1575
SC
189
never ...more 1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with bright, unadulterated color, cleanly printed and with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 XQ.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,100.
Scott $600.
960.00 USD
(app. 832 EUR)
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(app. 832 EUR)
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Lot 215
SC
189
SMQ XF 90; $450.
Scott $180.
480.00 USD
(app. 416 EUR)
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(app. 416 EUR)
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Lot 492
SC
189
65.00 USD
(app. 56 EUR)
01/16/2026 08:00 CST
(app. 56 EUR)
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Lot 1576
SC
189
hinged, ...more 1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), o.g., hinged, choice example with radiant color and strong impression on bright, fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $450.
Scott $180.
270.00 USD
(app. 234 EUR)
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(app. 234 EUR)
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Lot 1130
SC
189
gorgeous ...more 1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 189), a gorgeous stamp with bold, clean color, clear impression and exceptional centering; black barred-oval cancel, Superb, only three stamps grade thus, with just three higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2023 Crowe certificate graded SUP 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $1,400. Scott Stamp Values $1,050.
780.00 USD
(app. 676 EUR)
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(app. 676 EUR)
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Lot 494
SC
190
o.g., ...more 1879, 30¢ Hamilton, full black, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 190), o.g., hinged; a tiny thin spot, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $850. Estimate $180 - 240.
120.00 USD
(app. 104 EUR)
01/16/2026 08:00 CST
(app. 104 EUR)
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Lot 1577
SC
190
lightly ...more 1879, 30¢ full black, A.B.N.C. printing (Scott 190), o.g., lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with deep color and crisp detail, sound and wonderfully centered, Extremely Fine, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,750.
Scott $850.
2160.00 USD
(app. 1872 EUR)
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(app. 1872 EUR)
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