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Sale 2975: HR Harmer - sale 2975 - United States Stamps


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1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. (continued)

0271()#165, 30c Gray black, an unused single, fresh charcoal shade and vivid impression on fresh clean paper, Fine; 2001 P.F. certificate. (Photo) (165)1,400.00
0272#172, 10c Pale brown special printing, without gum as issued, an attractive example of this perennially difficult Special Printing rarity, with strong characteristic color and impression on crisp white paper, nicely centered for this, with the perforations clearing the design, fresh and Fine; only a combined 180 of this and the corresponding soft paper Special Printing were sold, of these > fewer than 40 of this hard paper Special Printing are believed to have survived;> signed "W.H.C." (Colson) and accompanied by 1975 and 2006 P.F. certificates. (Photo) (172)19,000.00
0273#178, 2c Vermilion, handsome example with incredibly intense color and sharp clear impression, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine; photocopy of 1990 P.F. certificate for block, from which this stamp was taken. (Photo) 475
0274#178, 2c Vermilion, extra large margins, extremely intense color, original gum, very lightly hinged, choice Very Fine; 2002 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 450

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1879 American Bank Note Co.

0275#182, 1c Dark ultramarine, extremely well centered with beautiful margins, luxurious rich color, original gum, Extremely Fine and choice; 1990 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 350
0276#183, 2c Vermilion, sensational example in immaculate mint condition, sumptuous rich color, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine, seldom found in this "P.O." fresh condition, 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates, 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate >"XF-90".> (Photo) 150
0277#184, 3c Green, a particularly well centered stamp with breathtaking vivid color, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine, rarely seen so choice; 2003 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 120
0278#184, 3c Green, fabulous well centered example with oversized margins, original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine. (Photo) 120
0279#186, 6c Pink, attractive single, original gum, very lightly hinged, nearly Very Fine, scarce sound example; 2000 P.F. certificate for block, from which this stamp was taken. (Photo) 1100
0280#189, 15c Red orange, particularly well centered within large margins, vivid rich color and crisp impression on fresh white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; 2007 P.S.E. certificate with the grade of VF-XF 85. (Photo) (189)SMQ 520.00
0281#189, 15c Red orange, wonderfully well centered within uncommonly large balanced margins, deep rich color, original gum, h.r., Extremely Fine; 2006 P.F. certificate. (Photo) (189)350.00
0282#189, 15c Red orange, very fresh and pleasing example with gorgeous color of great intensity, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine, an attractive stamp; 1998 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 350

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1881-88 Bank Note Issues

0283#206, 1c Gray blue, excellent example in premium quality, gorgeous bold rich color, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and attractive. (Photo) 300
0284 #208P2a, 6c Rose, Panama-Pacific Small die proof, huge margins all around, vibrant rich shade, Extremely Fine and choice, only 3-5 examples produced. (Photo) 1,200
0285#210, 2c Red brown, sensational single with big beautiful margins and wonderful centering, proof-like deep rich color with razor sharp impression, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine, a stamp that would please the most meticulous collector; 1997 P.F. certificate (Photo) 160
0286#210, 2c Red brown, nicely centered amidst "jumbo" margins, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 2006 P.F. certificate. (Photo) (210)160.00
0287#211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, vivid fresh shade, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine; with Colman "HFC" guarantee handstamp on gum, 1975 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 450
0288#211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, immaculate example in pristine condition with beautiful rich color and gleaming fresh full original gum, Never Hinged, Fine; 1987 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 950
0289#212, 1c Ultramarine, an well centered stamp with nicely balanced margins, vibrant rich shade, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice. (Photo) 120
0290#214, 3c Vermilion, spectacular example featuring boardwalk margins, fantastic centering and the most striking bright color, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely fine; 2004 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 240
0291#217, 30c Orange brown, precisely centered within generous margins, sumptuously rich color, original gum, Extremely Fine. (Photo) (217)475.00
0292#217, 30c Orange brown, handsome well centered stamp, rich color, original gum, lightly hinged, Choice Very Fine; 1983 and 2002 P.F. certificates. (Photo) 475
0293#218, 90c Purple, a scarce used block of fifteen, light pastel color and detailed impression on fresh paper, New York registration and red cancels, some inconsequential perf separation in the top row otherwise strong intact perf throughout, a Fine and uncharacteristically large multiple; Scott catalogue $4,885 for two blocks of four, three pairs, and a single. (Photo) (218)Est. 3,000.00-4,000.00

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1890-93 Regular Issue

0294#219D, 2c Lake, well centered within enormous boardwalk margins, true rich color, original gum, Extremely Fine, scarce so nice. (Photo) 250
0295#219D, 2c Lake, very well centered amid unusually large margins, rich color, original gum, insignificant tint natural paper inclusion at left, choice Very Fine; 2005 P.S.E. certificate. (Photo) (219D)250.00
0296#219D, 2c Lake, scarce post office fresh mint single, striking intense color, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. (Photo) (219D)800.00
0297#220, 2c Carmine, superior example with fabulous centering, extremely large and well balanced margins, scintillating color, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2002 P.F. certificate. (Photo) 70
0298#220, 2c Carmine, handsome top sheet-margin part imprint single, remarkably well centered within large margins, gloriously rich color and deeply etched impression on fresh white paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2007 P.S.E. certificate. (Photo) (220)70.00
0299#220 var., 2c Carmine lake, top quality example on the extremely elusive carmine lake shade, a huge margined stamp, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce; 2002 P.F. certificate specifically noting the color variety. (Photo) 27.50
0300#221, 3c Purple, well centered example with unusually large margins, vivid and bright color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine example with lots of eye appeal. (Photo) 90


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