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90c Blue, Plate Proof on India (Scott 72P3). Bottom left corner margin block of four, mounted on card, rich color, Extremely Fine, a beautiful and rare position block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1017 |
US$450.00 |
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90c Blue (Scott 72). Choice centering, rich color and detailed impression, light cork cancel and rim of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1219 |
US$700.00 |
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90c Blue (Scott 72). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1218 |
US$400.00 |
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90c Blue (Scott 72). Radiant color, crisp impression, wide margins, bold strike of unusual square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 121 |
US$850.00 |
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90c Dark Blue (Scott 72b). Intense color and proof-like impression in the distinct Dark Blue shade, nicely complemented by red grid cancel, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90-CENT IN THE DESIRABLE DARK BLUE SUB-SHADE. THIS IS PROBABLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THIS SHADE IN EXISTENCE. A MARVELOUS STAMP IN TERMS OF COLOR, CANCELLATION, CENTERING AND OVERALL EYE APPEAL. The Dark Blue shade of the 90c is the only shade which trends towards the deeper end of the color spectrum, while the other shades–Blue, Dull Blue and Pale Blue–all trend towards the brighter end of the spectrum. In our opinion this is the most difficult shade to obtain in such choice condition. We have offered only seven unused and used examples since the mid-1990’s, and most of those were faulty. The Philatelic Foundation has certified less than a dozen unused or used in the past decade, and most have either heavy cancels or flaws. The example offered here, with unusually choice centering, rich color, a colored cancel and in sound condition, is possibly the finest used copy in existence. With 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 123 |
US$5,750.00 |
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90c Pale Blue (Scott 72a). Beautiful color in the distinct Pale Blue shade, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive cancel leaves entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90-CENT IN THE PALE BLUE SUB-SHADE. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS SHADE, AND ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. A review using Power Search found that we have only offered six unused and used examples of this shade since keeping computerized records. A review of the Philatelic Foundation’s online records found a slightly greater supply, but most tend to be either defective or poorly centered. With 1991 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 122 |
US$2,900.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 90¢ blue, #72. Used, small thin, Fine to Very Fine appearing. Scott $600. Estimate price $100. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 265 |
US$150.00 |
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90c Blue (Scott 72). Block of four, original gum, small h.r., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND UNUSED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE. Less than ten blocks of four are recorded. Most tend to be centered to left. A block of eight was offered in the Caspary sale, with similar centering, and this may have come from the same sheet. Ex Ackerman and Sinkler Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 222 |
US$12,500.00 |
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() 1861, 90¢ blue (72), unused without gum, few short perfs at right, fresh F.-V.F. appearance. Scott $1,300 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4272 |
US$260.00 |
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() 1861, 90¢ blue (72), very well centered and fresh, unused without gum, reperfed at left and bottom (not mentioned on accompanying certificate); choice, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott $1,300 Expertization: clear 1978 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4271 |
US$625.00 |
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o 1861, 90¢ blue (72), nicely centered with tall margins, bright color with sharp impression, neat grid cancel, Very Fine and pretty. Scott value $600 Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4273 |
US$325.00 |
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1861, 90¢ blue (72), wonderfully fresh with radiant color on brilliant white paper and full original gum; though centering is only Fine, eye appeal is fantastic. Scott value $3,250 Expertization: 2003 PSE Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 175 |
US$700.00 |
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o 1861, 90¢ blue (72), positively perfectly centered with brilliant color and a neatly struck, face-free quartered cork cancel; bright, fresh and and absolutely Superb. SMQ value $14,000. Scott $600 A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY 90¢; ONE OF JUST THREE SUPERB 98S AWARDED BY PSE WITH ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 176 |
US$7,500.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 90¢ Blue, #72. Used, slight perf faults, centered, handsome Very Fine appearance. Scott $600. Estimate $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 877 |
US$299.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 90¢ Blue, #72. Used, tall copy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate $180-200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 876 |
US$138.00 |