Sale 5008 November 8, 2025
November Internet Auction
Lots 508—515
1870-88 Bank Note Co. and later 19th Century
Lot 508
1871, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. printing, exceptionally well centered with deep radiant color, contrasting blue fancy cancel, Extremely Fine, stunning example.
Scott No. 149 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $102.Lot 509
1870, 24¢ purple, N.B.N.C. printing, plate proof on India paper, bottom plate number 21 single with full sheet margin, mounted on card, huge margins all around, Extremely Fine; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 153P3 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Lot 510
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, strip of three, beautifully centered with large top margin from top of sheet, each with bold square quartered cork cancels, matching light partial New Orleans cds, left stamp with faint crease that barely flashes, still Extremely Fine and choice strip.
Scott No. 159 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 511
1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, exceptional centering with large tall margins, light target cancel, Very Fine and choice; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 161 ; $25 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 512
1890-95, 2¢ lake, group of 20 stamps, all selected for appearance, minimal faults, freshness, color, centering, overall gum quality; 4 type I, 1 type II, mostly type III's, #219D, used fresh jumbo, same on stamp paper (2 pairs, shade), 248 (pink and pale pink), 265, 266, 267 (wide range of shades, full o.g. on most, few N.H., 2 imprints, one full corner margin, no faults from front, if any, getting more difficult to find in this condition., Very Fine group, a great group for specialist or dealer.
Scott No. 219D, 220, 248, 265-67 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 + no centering premium.Lot 513
1893-98, Columbian and Trans-Mississippi Better Used Group, group of 26 with fancy cancels, several selected for centering, not stars, circle of Vs, violet star, "T" in circle, "M" in cog, three dots, radial, "REG" registered, letters, Philippine "R" framed, etc., one 236 with 2010 PSE graded VF 80 cert; some flaws, F.-V.F. and excellent group.
Scott No. 230//290 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 514
1894, 2¢ pink, type I, unwatermarked, o.g., exceedingly well centered with lustrous color on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 248.
SMQ No. ** 248 ** ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $65.Lot 515
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, D.L. watermark, o.g., never hinged, exceedingly well centered with balanced margins, deep intense color and impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded ( XF 90 ). Scott No. 267.
SMQ No. ** 267 ** ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100.