1870, 90¢ carmine (155), o.g., hinged, handsome 90 cent Perry with tantalizing rich color, this National Bank Note Company high value is a tremendously undervalued stamp, much scarcer than it's other Bank Note issue counterparts, #'s 166, 191, and 218, this stamp is a completely sound and attractive example worthy of a serious bid, F.-V.F.; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $5,000 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655
Daniel F. Kelleher's "Flagship" sale, with over 1300 lots of U.S., British and Worldwide stamps and postal history - US Commemorative Plate blocks, Airmail, Confederacy, U.S. Possessions, British Commonwealth and worldwide.
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Lot #280 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
Lot #281 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1870, 90¢ carmine (155), absolutely gorgeous red cancellation, a beautiful GEM for the most quality conscious collector, with incredible centering and delightful rich color, certainly the cream of the crop when it comes to 90 cent Perrys, as this issue almost never comes with such gorgeous attributes, Extremely Fine; 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $400 Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #282 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1870, 90¢ carmine (155), fancy cogwheel cancellation, choice example with an extraordinary postmark, rarely found on 90 cent Perry, with beautiful rich color, Very Fine; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $350 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #283 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 3¢ green (158), beautiful nearly complete strike of rarely offered blue Chicago Gin Barrell cancellation, impressive example with a fantastic cancel, very scarce when found so nice; perfs trimmed away at top, otherwise Fine; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1 Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #284 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), o.g., lightly hinged, stunning JUMBO Margined example with alluring rich color, rarely found with such beautiful qualities, scarce like this, Extremely Fine; 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott $400 Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #285 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), expertly regummed, lovely sound stamp with excellent color for this issue, F.-V.F.; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $130 for no gum Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #286 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 6¢ dull pink (159, etc.), letters and negative letters, 80 stamps, many with bold socked-on-the-nose strikes; some small flaws, generally F.-V.F.
Scott $1,600 as least expensive stamp Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #287 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 6¢ dull pink (159, etc.), 34 stamps, 18 different numerals in ellipses fancy cancels, many strong strikes; some small flaws, otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $680+ Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #288 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 12¢ blackish violet (162), lightly struck black cancellation, extremely impressive stamp with an incredible depth of color and extra large margins, a flawless high quality example, Extremely Fine; 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 17 at this grade, with only 18 others currently grading higher). SMQ $275 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $145 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #289 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), o.g., lightly hinged, good looking 90 cent Perry with tantalizing rich color, as fresh and choice as the very first day it was printed, simply gorgeous, Very Fine; 1989 and 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott $2,250 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #290 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), o.g., never hinged, outstanding example with delightful fresh color, a fabulously centered stamp with impressive large margins, rarely found in such immaculate mint condition, Extremely Fine; 2011 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $370 Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #291 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1879, 3¢ green, imperf between stamp and sheet margin (184 var.), vertical pair (rejoined), unused without gum, caused by a fold-over prior to perforating and also resulting in a huge top margin and freak perfs in the selvage of the bottom stamp, Very Fine, a one-of-a-kind showpiece for the Bank Note specialist.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #292 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), desirable blue town cancellation, sensational large margined example featuring superb color and detailed impression, an extraordinary stamp, Extremely Fine; 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J (1 of 15 examples attaining this grade, with 27 others currently grading higher). SMQ $150 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $33 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #293 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1879, 30¢ full black (190), o.g., lightly hinged, dynamite examples of this notoriously difficult stamp, an extremely pleasing stamp with exemplary rich color, Very Fine; 1991 P.F.C. and 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80 (1 of 8 examples attaining this grade, with 19 others currently grading higher). SMQ $900 in the grade of VF-80.
Scott $900 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #294 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1880 Special Printing, 24¢ dark violet (200), without gum as issued, a really good looking example of this rarely offered 1880 soft paper Special Printing, nicely centered with awesome rich color, a wonderful opportunity to acquire a choice example of this stamp; expertly reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine, a great rarity as a mere 66 examples are known to exist; 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott $11,000 Estimate $3,500 - 5,...
Lot #295 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), neat black cancellation, remarkable showpiece, a perfectly centered GEM with balanced margins and radiant rich color, a stamp that would please the most quality conscious collector, Superb; 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98 (1 of 1 example achieving this impressive grade, with only 2 others currently grading higher). SMQ $775 in the grade of SUP-98.
Scott $12 Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #296 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), pristine example in a wonderful mint state, in the true rose shade, Very Fine and choice; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $775 for hinged Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #297 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), neatly placed face free black cancellation, most impressive top quality example of this difficult stamp, completely sound and choice with robust color printed on bright white paper, a true condition rarity as this stamp is almost never found with such beautiful qualities, Extremely Fine; 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott $110 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #298 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1887, 2¢ green (213), o.g., never hinged, tremendous GEM QUALITY stamp, beautifully centered with ravishing rich color, among the nicest obtainable examples of this stamp, Extremely Fine; 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $120 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #299 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1888, 4¢ carmine (215), o.g., lightly hinged, remarkable fresh and beautifully centered, Very Fine; 1979 P.F. certificate.
Scott $200 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #300 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1888, 90¢ purple (218), o.g., lightly hinged, unbelievable example of this popular stamp, a fantastic well centered stamp with large margins with captivating rich color on bright white paper, this gorgeous GEM is destined for the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 11 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 3 others currently grading higher). SMQ $2,750 in the grade of...
Lot #301 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1888, 90¢ purple (218), o.g., previously hinged, brilliant fresh color and finely detailed impression, very pretty stamp, Fine; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #302 - u.s. stamps 1870-1888 bank note co. issues
1888, 90¢ purple (218), lightly struck black cancellation, wide margins and bright color, a highly desirable well centered stamp, Extremely Fine; 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. Scott Stamp Values $525 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $250 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #303 - u.s. stamps 1890 issue
1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), o.g., never hinged, fresh and appealing well centered example in brilliant fresh condition, with bold rich color and sharp detailed impression, much scarcer in this condition than it's modest catalog value would indicate, Extremely Fine; 2004 and 2011 P.F.C.'s and 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-90. Scott Stamp Values $625 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $220 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #304 - u.s. stamps 1890 issue
1890, 6¢ brown red (224), o.g., never hinged, particularly choice example in pristine mint condition, just like it was just passed over the Post Office counter, Extremely Fine; 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott $200 Estimate $250 - 350.
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