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o 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), two precisely centered singles, first cancelled by “Paid” in circle and second with red New York “Paid” exchange c.d.s. (double frameline at left); each has a tiny thin, first also with crease, Extremely Fine appearing. Scott price $18+ Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 125 |
US$230.00 |
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o 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), position 1L27, well centered with wide margins, cancelled by red New York ” Supplementary Mail” type A handstamp, Extremely Fine example of this scarce marking. Scott price $500 A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE MARKING IN A CHOICE STAMP. Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 124 |
US$1,600.00 |
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1857, 3¢ claret, type III (Scott 26), exceptionally well centered, tied by a perfect strike of blue “Beloit Wis. Jun 13 1860” double-circle datestamp on cover to Chicago, Extremely Fine and immaculate. Estimate 200 – 300 Provenance: Chase. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 127 |
US$625.00 |
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o 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), block of four, well centered with bright blue or light ultramarine cork cancellations, strong color on fresh paper, Very Fine for this and most attractive. Scott $175 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 126 |
US$1,050.00 |
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type II (26), extraordinarily well centered with unusually wide margins, deep rich color with a well incised impression. Fresh never hinged o.g. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ price $1150. Scott $85 for hinged Expertization: 1987 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-Superb 95. Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 383 |
US$875.00 |
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type II (26), exceptionally well centered, with vivid color and full never hinged o.g. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $75 for hinged Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1079 |
US$190.00 |
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type II (26), virtually perfectly centered, with full barely hinged o.g. A choice Extremely Fine gem. Scott $75 Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1080 |
US$150.00 |