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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 172 |  |
 1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Vertical pair, well-centered, used on 3c Red Centennial entire (U218) to Colchester, England, stamps tied by "Chicago Ill. 9 Dec." cds and red Chicago exchange datestamp in
addition to twice struck multi-bar grids, Colchester backstamp dated Dec 23, 1877, faint corner crease in top stampAlthough it's been generally accepted among students that the 1875 Special Printings were created with the Centennial observance in mind, there is no mention of this in any official Post Office publications. The cover offered here not only brings these events together, it is also the only such combination on record. Very Fine, a beautiful rarity, with 1980 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
E. 5,000-6,000 | 5,250.00 |
| 173 | |
 1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Single with small defects, tied by 1918 New York duplex cancel on 1c Brown on Buff (UX3) to San Jose, Ca., typed message on back indicates this was sent to acknowledge receipt of a
10 lb. box of prunes, though a P.S. inquires, "Are you still collecting stamps?", card lightly creased vertically, Very Fine appearance, a handsome and possibly unique combination, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
E. 1,000-1,500 | 0.00 |
| 174° |  |
 3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Full original gum, well-centered, fresh, accompanying certificate misinterprets characteristic crackly gum as "natural gum creases", still Extremely Fine, very choice and scarce
in this condition, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
3,000.00 | 2,400.00 |
| 175 |
 3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Well-centered, light New York cds and oval numeral grid, faintly toned with one creased corner perf, Very Fine appearance, the rarest of all 1869 Re-Issues in used condition, with 1982 P.F. Certificate (Image Magnifier) |
10,000.00 | 5,250.00 | |
| 176° | |
 10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, choice centering, vibrant color, Extremely
Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,400.00 | 2,800.00 |
| 177 | |
 10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, vibrant color, Very Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,400.00 | 1,050.00 |
| 178° | |
 12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Perfect centering, rich color and impression, Extremely Fine,
with 1993 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| 179° | |
 15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, intense
colors and impression, beautifully centered and Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,300.00 | 1,700.00 |
| 180° | |
 24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Perfectly
centered, deep rich colors and prooflike impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate (Image
Magnifier) |
1,250.00 | 1,400.00 |
| 181° | |
 30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Brilliant colors and
prooflike impression, perfect centering, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,750.00 | 2,400.00 |
| 182° | |
 90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Beautiful centering and
margins, deep rich color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
4,000.00 | 3,250.00 |