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50c Orange (Scott 275). Tied by “Phila. Pa. F.D. Feb. 13, 1903” duplex cancel on oversize cover to Mannheim, Germany, transit and receiving backstamps, vertical file fold and some cover wear away from stamp, Very Fine and unusual usage Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 566 |
US$130.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Used with 30c Orange Brown (217), 1c Blue Green (300), 2c Carmine (301) and 13c Purple Black (308), tied by bold Philadelphia registry ovals on illustrated cover for a horticultural engraver to Wellington, New Zealand, edge tears and wear, still Very Fine and colorful franking Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 567 |
US$200.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Intense color, cancelled by U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai circular datestamp, couple shortish perfs at top, Very Fine strike, scarce cancel on the 50c Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 430 |
US$150.00 |
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50c Orange (275). Block of 25, neat strikes of “Los Angeles” oval cancel, vibrant color, sensibly reinforced perfs, few flaws incl. second and bottom rows with light horizontal crease, Fine-Very Fine appearance, a rare large used multiple, Scott Retail as four blocks of four and singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 431 |
US$750.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Bottom imprint and plate no. 75 block of six, original gum, vibrant color, choice centering, top left and bottom center stamps small thin spots VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1895 50-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. We were able to locate only about a half-dozen plate blocks of this issue. As another indication of rarity, none was offered in any of the Todd sales. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 429 |
US$6,000.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Mint N.H. with part top imprint selvage (faintly hinged in selvage), incredibly well-centered, deep rich color on bright white paper EXTREMELY FINE. THE 50-CENT 1895 BUREAU ISSUE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH BOTH QUALITY CENTERING AND MINT NEVER-HINGED GUM. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1778 |
US$1,600.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, well-centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1779 |
US$325.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Mint N.H. with part imprint at bottom, vibrant color, choice centering with well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 50-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $2,300.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1586 |
US$1,800.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive centering and lovely bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1588 |
US$325.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, vibrant color on crisp paper, well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE. A LOVELY MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 50-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $2,300.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 95) and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1587 |
US$1,800.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Original gum, single light hinge mark, bright color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1977 and 2001 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3259 |
US$275.00 |
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U.S. General Issues, 1895, 50¢ orange, #275. O.g., slightly oxidized, short perf at top, Fine. Scott $300. Estimate price $70. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 583 |
US$75.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1894-95 BUREAU ISSUES 1895 50c orange, well centered, rich color, h.r., v.f., with 2002 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 179 |
US$230.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 275). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 75 block of six with wide selvage, brilliant color, unusually choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PRISTINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1895 50-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. WITH ITS SUPERIOR CENTERING, POST-OFFICE FRESH GUM AND COLOR AND WIDE SELVAGE AT TOP, THIS PLATE BLOCK IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST 50-CENT 1895 PLATE BLOCK IN EXISTENCE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4447 |
US$35,000.00 |
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o 1895, 50¢ orange (Scott 275), bright color, light “Saginaw E. Side, Mich.” ovals, selvage reduced, fresh and about Fine. A suitable substitute for the scarce mint, which catalogues $6,000. Estimate 750 – 1,000 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1717 |
US$525.00 |