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1881-1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1061 |
Ou |
209 |
 #209, 10c Brown, gem used single, outstanding
centering amid large balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong
detailed impression, lightly struck target cancel, extremely fine; 2003 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $180.00).
(Image) |
$6.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1062 |
 u |
210 |
 #210, 2c Red brown, a matchless mint example,
being in a quality unlike any other we have seen, as this remarkable stamp
is perfectly centered within enormous margins, plus its color is strikingly
rich and intense, while its impression is deeply etched, fresh clean o.g.,
never hinged, superb; a stamp destined to realize impressive multiples of
its catalog value, and deservedly so; 2000 and 2004 PSE certificates
(latter grading Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,700.00 for 98); this is, by far,
the highest graded example in the PSE population report (the next highest
is 90J), and the only example to have been awarded this impressive
grade. (Image) |
$160.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1063 |
u |
211 |
 #211, 4c Blue green, premium quality mint
example, deep luxuriant color and vivid impression, excellent centering
within large margins, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; actually a very
scarce stamp in this choice never hinged condition; 2006 PSE certificate
(VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,850.00). (Image) |
$1,100.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1064 |
u |
211B |
 #211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, highly
select example of this scarce special printing, extraordinarily well
centered within large margins, marvelously rich color and a sharp
impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; quite rare in this premium
never hinged condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00); one of
three never hinged examples to grade 90, with only one grading higher. (Image) |
$950.00
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1065 |
 u |
212 |
 #212, 1c Ultramarine, striking jumbo mint single,
possessing gigantic margins all around and being exceedingly well centered
within these remarkable borders, rich fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; one of the largest margined examples of this stamp we have
ever seen; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 90 and
$455.00 for 95). (Image) |
$120.00
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1066 |
u |
213 |
 #213, 2c Green, a most impressive mint example
that is wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins,
sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., n.h., extremely
fine gem; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ
$460.00 for 90 and $1,200.00 for 95); this is the only never hinged example
to achieve this grade, with only one grading higher (95). (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1067 |
u |
214 |
 #214, 3c Vermilion, excellent centering within
large balanced margins, especially deep vibrant color and a highly detailed
impression on fresh white paper, clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely
fine and choice; 2002 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00). (Image) |
$80.00
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1068 |
u |
215 |
 #215, 4c Carmine, a fabulous quality mint
example, in fact the single offered here is the highest graded example
in the PSE population report and one of only two to have been assigned the
lofty Superb 98 grade, precisely centered amid extravagantly large
margins, outstanding deep rich color and an intense impression further
contribute to this stamp's exceptional eye appeal, unblemished o.g., n.h.,
superb; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $13,000.00). (Image) |
$800.00
SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1069 |
u |
216 var. |
 #216 var., 5c Deep blue, an eye-arresting mint
single, featuring spectacular color in the deepest shade imaginable and an
impression that would rival any proof, in fact all three accompanying
certificates specifically classify this as the Deep blue shade, in addition
the stamp is incredibly well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly
hinged, a truly superb stamp; 1988 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a
2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00); not only is this the
highest graded Scott #216 in the PSE population report, it is also the sole
example to have been awarded this remarkable grade;
ex-Beckley. (Image) |
$275.00
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1070 |
u |
216 |
 #216, 5c Indigo, a magnificent quality mint
single that is extraordinarily well centered within enormously large
margins, deep luxuriant color and a particularly intense impression on
fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stamp with
tremendous eye appeal; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ
$1,100.00 for 95, $1,900.00 for 98); the only example to have been given
this grade, with only one higher (see previous lot).
(Image) |
$275.00
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1071 |
u |
217 |
 #217, 30c Orange brown, exceedingly well centered
within wide margins, gorgeous color that is unusually rich and bright,
strong detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1987 PF
certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $940.00). (Image) |
$475.00
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1072 |
u |
217 |
 #217, 30c Orange brown, "post office" fresh mint
single, with marvelously rich color and a sharp impression, excellent
centering within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an
unusually choice never hinged example; 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ
$2,250.00). (Image) |
$1,500.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1073 |
u |
219 |
 #219, 1c Dull blue, near perfect centering within
uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color and a crisp
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $140.00). (Image) |
$30.00
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1074 |
u |
219 |
 #219, 1c Dull blue, exceptionally well centered,
warm color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF 90; SMQ $300.00). (Image) |
$90.00
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1075 |
u |
219D |
 #219D, 2c Lake, a most extraordinary quality mint
example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing outstanding
centering within much larger margins than typically encountered, plus its
color is especially deep and luxuriant on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; among the finest #219D's we have offered in our
auctions; 1985 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00); this is the highest grade
assigned to any never hinged 1890 Two Cent Lake.
(Image) |
$800.00
SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1076 |
u |
220a |
 #220a, 2c Carmine, cap on left "2" variety, a
fabulous quality mint example of this elusive variety, featuring precise
centering within large margins, brilliantly rich color and an excellent
clarity of impression on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an
extremely fine gem; certainly one of the finest examples extant, and
even a tad nicer than the Killien example, which realized and impressive
$4,600.00 (including premium) in our June 2006 sale; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,850.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp
to date. (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1077 |
u |
221 |
 #221, 3c Purple, remarkably well centered within
extravagantly large margins, rich bright color and a crisp impression,
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a striking large-margined gem; 2002
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00 for 95 and $680.00 for
98); only one stamp grades higher (98).
(Image) |
$90.00
SOLD for $410.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1078 |
u |
223 |
 #223, 5c Chocolate, a highly desirable mint
example, with lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around,
lovely rich color and a well incised impression on pristine white paper,
o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $390.00); only one stamp grades higher (95J). (Image) |
$100.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1079 |
u |
224 |
 #224, 6c Brown red, an exceptional quality top
margin mint single, marvelously well centered within uncommonly large
margins, strong rich color and a highly detailed impression on
extraordinarily bright paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a
true gem example; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00). (Image) |
$275.00
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1080 |
u |
225 |
 #225, 8c Lilac, exceedingly well centered within
extravagant margins, rich color and a clean impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 for 95 and $540.00 for 98); only one stamp
grades higher. (Image) |
$70.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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