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| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 2054 |
 |
 1863-70, 1c-80c
"Rothschild" Issue (29b-36b, Yvert 25c-32b). Original gum, complete set
of eight, several with sheet margins, fresh colors, Very Fine, these stamps
were made exclusively for the famous banker and financier for use of his
correspondence, the "key" 1c and couple others signed Brun, Scott Retail
$2,010.00, Yvert value (Image) |
3,035.00
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2055 |
|
 1863, 4c Gray (31, Yvert
27). Horizontal pair, original gum, barely hinged, bright color, fresh
and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles $420.00, Yvert value as singles (Image) |
500.00
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2056 |
|
 1867, 10c Bistre, Ty. I
(32, Yvert 28A). Original gum, radiant color, perfectly centered, tiny
natural inclusion at top, Extremely Fine, Calves and one additional
backstamp, with 1989 Renon certificate, Scott Retail $400.00, Yvert value
(Image) |
550.00
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2057 |
|
 1867, 30c Brown (34,
Yvert 30). Original gum, radiant color, wide margins, tiny toned speck
on back, appears Very Fine, Scott Retail $650.00, Yvert value (Image) |
900.00
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2058 |
|
 1863-70, 80c Dull Rose
(36, Yvert 32). Original gum, nicely centered, bright color, Very Fine
and choice, signed Calves and Maury, Scott Retail $850.00, Yvert value (Image) |
1,200.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2059 |
|
 1863-70, 80c Carmine
(36a, Yvert 32a). Original gum, lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh with
radiant color, Fine, signed Calves, Scott Retail $1,150.00, Yvert value (Image) |
1,500.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2060 |
|
 1869, 5fr Laureated (37,
Yvert 33). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, choice centering
with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH
ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE DESIRABLE 1869 5-FRANC LAUREATED ISSUE. SCARCE
IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. Scott Retail $5,000.00. Yvert value (Image) |
6,750.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2061° |
|
 1870, 20c Blue, Type I,
Report I (43 var, Yvert 44A). Original gum, full and even margins all
around, detailed impression which clearly shows the characteristics of this
rare varietyEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE
RARE 1870 20-CENTIME BLUE TYPE I, REPORT I ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST
DIFFICULT ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SOUND AND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION IN ALL OF
FRENCH PHILATELY. With Calves and Brun backstamps. Additional pencil
signature. With 2005 Calves certificate. Scott Catalogue lists types only
and not Reports. Yvert value (Image) |
24,000.00
SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2062 |
|
 1870, 20c
Ultramarine,Type III, Report I (45a var, Yvert 46Ad). Position 10 in
the first transfer group, original gum, small h.r., large to huge margins
all around, brilliant color, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A
BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 20-CENTIME TYPE III AND REPORT I
ISSUE. Signed Brun, Calves and Sismondo. With 1996 Calves and 2001
Sismondo certificates. Scott Catalogue lists types only and not the
Reports. Yvert value (Image) |
3,000.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2063 |
|
 1870-71, 1c-80c Bordeaux
Issue (38-42, 44-48, Yvert 39B/49). All original gum except 10c unused
(no gum), large to huge margins, fresh colors, 1c is horizontal pair with
sheet margin at right, couple minor flaws incl. 10c horizontal crease, Very
Fine-Extremely Fine, scarce set lacking only the extremely rare 20c Blue
Ty. I, virtually all signed Calves and others, Scott Retail $3,855.00,
Yvert value (Image) |
5,010.00
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2064 |
|
 1871, 10c on 10c Bistre
(49, Yvert 34). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, unusually
wide margins, Very Fine and choice, With 1991 Calves certificate and
backstamp, Scott Retail $1,300.00, Yvert value
(Image) |
2,000.00
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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