United States Stamps continued...

1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2478		1c-4c 1890-93 Issue, Imperforate (219a, 219Da, 220d, 222a). Horizontal pairs, original gum, extra 4c, also three original-gum blocks of four of No. 220d in distinctive shades, one with full left imprint, one stamp in one block minor thin spot, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine, additionally we have included a 5c India paper plate proof pair fraudulently gummed to appear as imperf stamp (not counted) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,250.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
2479		2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Original gum, faintly hinged, nicely centered, Very Fine and attractive, an extremely scarce stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,000.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
2480		2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Wide balanced margins, bright color and fairly light duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, surprisingly difficult to find used, especially in this high grade, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $570.00), this and one other used No. 220c share this lofty grade, none higher (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	30.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
2481		5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H., handsome margins and nearly perfectly centered, strong rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,000.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	300.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2482		15c Indigo (227). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins which are perfectly balanced, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded in any condition (the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. stamp is 95J) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	300.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2483		15c Indigo (227). Original gum, excellent centering with unusually wide margins, intense color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $610.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	300.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2484		15c Indigo (227). Original gum, lightly hinged, handsome margins, beautiful color on crisp white paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	300.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction