United States Stamps continued...

1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
301		188	#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, a spectacular mint example of this elusive and challenging Bank Note, possessing huge margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, strong rich color and a well defined impression, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the very few choice jumbo-margined original gum examples of this stamp we have ever seen; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
302		188	#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, an impressively large-margined mint example of this scarce Bank Note, exceedingly well centered within remarkably large margins all around, strong rich color, full o.g., extremely fine; almost never encountered both this well centered and margined; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
303	u	189	#189, 15c Red orange, an phenomenal mint single, featuring an incredibly deep prooflike color and impression that is unlike any other we have seen, plus it is impeccably well centered within extravagantly large margins, pristine white paper, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, never hinged, an extremely fine gem that is certainly among the finest and most eye appealing examples extant; 1989 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, a 1993 PF certificate for the single, and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,350.00). (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $5,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
304		189	#189, 15c Red orange, gorgeous rich color and a vivid impression on crisp paper, exceedingly well centered within uncommonly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
305	u	190	#190, 30c Full black, well centered within uncommonly large margins, deep intense color and a well incised impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a rare stamp to find in premium never hinged condition; 2007 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,600.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has given to a never hinged #190, being one of only two so graded. (Image)	$4,000.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
306		190	#190, 30c Full black, a visually stunning mint example, being incredibly well centered within absolutely enormous margins all around, but just as impressive is the stamp's spectacular prooflike color and impression, full o.g., a couple small natural gum creases, extremely fine; one of the largest margined copies of this stamp we have ever encountered; clear 1987 and 1990 PF certificates. (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
307		190	#190, 30c Full black, an impressive mint example, featuring extravagantly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, deep rich color on bright fresh paper, especially clean o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a striking stamp; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Lewis. (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
308		190	#190, 30c Full black, well centered within large margins, strong color and a crisp impression, o.g., faint trace of hinging, choice very fine; 1988 PF certificate (never hinged by omission). (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
309		191	#191, 90c Carmine, attractively centered within large margins, deeply rich color and an especially strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; photocopy of a 1983 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction

1880 SPECIAL PRINTINGS OF THE 1879 ISSUE

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
310		195	#195, 6c Dull rose special printing, without gum as issued, a fabulous quality example of this important Special Printing rarity, which is one of the most challenging of all the values to find in premium condition, being incredibly well centered (nearly all known examples are centered to the left, some severely so), lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic, exceptionally strong color and impression, an extremely fine gem in every regard; one of the very finest of the fewer than 30 copies believed to still exist; a perfect stamp for the collector assembling a set of Soft Paper Special Printings in only the finest available quality; 1946, 1987 and 1989 PF certificates; ex-Weill Brothers. (Image)	$65,000.00 SOLD for $120,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
311		197	#197, 10c Deep brown special printing, without gum as issued, the example offered here, with its impressive overall qualities, must be considered as one of the very finest of the 35-40 examples thought to still exist, as this copy is exceedingly well centered amid wonderfully large margins, rich luxuriant color and a sharp detailed impression, even its perforations are uncommonly uniform and intact, an extremely fine gem; a stamp worthy of placement in the finest quality collection; 1942 APS certificate, as well as 1972, 1984 and 1989 PF certificates; ex-Lessman, Hewitt and Chanin. (Image)	$45,000.00 SOLD for $80,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
312		198	#198, 12c Blackish purple special printing, without gum as issued, well centered within extra-large margins, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, intact perforations all around, a very fine and choice example of this rare special printing, of which only about 75 copies still exist; 1975 and 1989 PF certificates; ex-Grunin. (Image)	$15,000.00 SOLD for $10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
313		199	#199, 15c Orange special printing, without gum as issued, virtually perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, dazzling bright color and an incredibly vivid impression on fresh white paper, intact perforations all around, superb.The Fifteen Cent is one of the most challenging values of all the Soft Paper Special Printings to find in any kind of premium quality. The vast majority of the approximately 30 known copies are either off center or have faults from the frail porous paper these were printed on. In addition, many have lost their original brilliance due to oxidization or other factors. That is what makes the stamp offered here so remarkable, as it possesses all of the physical qualities that one could possibly hope for in a Soft Paper Special Printing. This stamp has been described as the finest #199 on more than one occasion when it has made infrequent appearances at auction. In fact, it can be considered one of the very finest of all the Soft Paper Special Printings in existence.A great rarity of United States philately and the highlight of the Hipkins Family Foundation Collection. Accompanied by 1950, 1970 and 1990 PF certificates. Ex-Lilly, Kantor, Sheriff and Chanin. (Image)	$40,000.00 SOLD for $115,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

1881-1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
314		205	#205, 5c Yellow brown, eye-catching mint single that is extraordinarily well centered amid remarkably large margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
315	u	206	#206, 1c Gray blue, exceptionally well centered within lavishly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp impression on bright white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $840.00 for 90 and $2,500.00 for 95). (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
316		206	#206, 1c Gray blue, tied by Philadelphia oval pmk. to illustrated gun cover displaying the "H. & R." Hammerless rifle, with corner card of E.K. Tyron, Jr. & Co., very fine and most attractive; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
317		207	#207, 3c Blue green, tied to cover by Mohawk, N.Y. duplex cancel on cover with illustrated large balloon in red, with return address of Prof. Carl Myers, sent ot Canastota, N.Y. (backstamped), very fine; a most eye-appealing illustrated balloon cover; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	Est. $750-1,000 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
318		208a	#208a, 6c Brown red, gem mint example that possesses a marvelous overall freshness and crispness few others enjoy, with stunning deep color and a superbly detailed impression, plus it is especially well centered within large margins, uniformly long and intact perforations all around, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1986 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	$700.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
319	u	209	#209, 10c Brown, excellent centering within especially "tall" margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 85 and $1,650.00 for 90). (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
320		209	#209, 10c Brown, exceptionally well centered within unusually wide margins, lovely rich color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction