 |
||||||||
 |
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 137 |  |
 1c Vermilion (J29).
Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color on bright paper,
sharp impression which is unusual for this difficult issue, choice
centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT VERMILION 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU POSTAGE DUE. With 1988 and 2000 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
2,400.00 | 3,250.00 |
| 138 |  |
 2c Vermilion (J30). Mint
N.H., deep rich color which may be the Deep Vermilion sub-shade (though not
noted as such on accompanying certificates), bright paper, perfectly
centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 2-CENT VERMILION ISSUE WITH STUNNING COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER AND PERFECT CENTERING. With 1983 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image) |
2,100.00 | 3,750.00 |
| 139 | |
 2c Vermilion (J30).
Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, wide
margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image) |
850.00 | 700.00 |
| 140 | |
 1c Deep Claret (J31). Mint
N.H., unusually rich color, sharp proof-like impression on bright paper,
Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, IN AN EYE-CATCHING DEEP SHADE. A GORGEOUS STAMP. With 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
300.00 | 1,700.00 |
| 141 | |
 1c Claret (J31 var).
Original gum, barely hinged (if at all), radiant color which shows
significant contrast from the previous lot, perfectly centered with huge
margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. certificate as Deep
Claret (Image) |
80.00 | 190.00 |
| 142 | |
 2c Deep Claret (J32). Mint
N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression which clearly shows every
detail of the engraved lathework, choice centering with wide and balanced
margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Lyons,
with 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $520.00) (Image) |
275.00 | 500.00 |
| 143 | |
 3c Deep Claret (J33). Mint
N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on white paper, perfectly
centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 3-CENT UNWATERMARKED POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. With 1988 and 2000 P.F. certificates (Image) |
600.00 | 1,500.00 |
| 144 | |
 3c Deep Claret (J33). Mint
N.H., intense color and proof-like impression in a deeper shade than the
previous lot, perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT 1894 UNWATERMARKED FIRST BUREAU ISSUE POSTAGE DUE. Ex Piedmont (Siegel Sale 842). With 1997 and 2001 P.F. certificates (Image) |
600.00 | 1,200.00 |
| 145 | |
 5c Deep Claret (J34). Mint
N.H., deep rich color, detailed impression, perfectly centered with
enormous margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 5-CENT DEEP CLARET UNWATERMARKED POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. WE HAVE NEVER SEEN ITS EQUAL. With 1986 and 2000 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
1,000.00 | 2,100.00 |
| 146 | |
 10c Claret (J35 var). Mint
N.H., unusually bright color, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 10-CENT DEEP CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS. It is interesting to note that, unlike other denominations of the series, Scott Catalogue only lists the 10c in the Deep Claret shade. We would classify this as Claret, and it is noted as such on the most recent certificate. With 1988 and 2000 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
1,100.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 147 | |
 30c Deep Claret (J36).
Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, amazingly detailed impression,
enormous margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT DEEP CLARET 1895 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. THIS IS THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED, EITHER IN MINT NEVER-HINGED OR HINGED CONDITION. With 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
1,400.00 | 4,250.00 |