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1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), o.g., lightly hinged, awesome example with mouthwatering color, an incredibly desirable stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 5 at this grade, with only 5 others grading higher). SMQ $825 in the grade of XF-SUP-95. Scott $200. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2134 |
US$650.00 |
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189, 1879 15c Red orange,block of four, NH, brilliant fresh color and balanced VF-XF margins, 2004 PSE certificate (Scott value $2,700 for singles) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1139 |
US$2,600.00 |
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o 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), beautifully centered within incredibly large margins, rich color, lightly cancelled, an Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ price $340 for normal 95 (photo). $32 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 305 |
US$260.00 |
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** 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), perfectly centered with rich color, original gum, never hinged, a Superb gem (photo). $675 Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate for stip of 3. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 304 |
US$1,900.00 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (Scott 189), o.g., lightly hinged, brilliant color, a beautiful example, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $200. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2086 |
US$130.00 |
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15c Red Orange (189). Block of eight with top imprint selvage, original gum, h.r., vibrant color, left vertical pair separated and reattached, otherwise Fine, ex Frelinghuysen, Scott Retail as block of four and two pairs Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1178 |
US$325.00 |
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15c Red Orange (189). Top imprint and plate no. 31 strip of seven, original gum, stamps lightly hinged, small h.r. in selvage, natural s.e. at right, some double perfs at top, few trivial natural inclusions, Fine, ex Frelinghuysen, Scott Retail as three pairs and a single Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1177 |
US$850.00 |
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United States 1875-79 Banknote Issues 1879 15c orange, never hinged, well centered, bright color, few natural inclusions, still v.f., with clear 2003 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2014, Sale 201401, Lot 10 |
US$375.00 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), o.g., never hinged, exemplary example with gleaming bright color, in immaculate mint condition with full unblemished gum, a wonderful state of preservation, Very Fine, 2011 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $675. Estimate value $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 167 |
US$400.00 |
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15c Red Orange (189). Mathematically precise centering with gigantic margins all around, vivid color, beautiful even perforations all around, neat strike of “5” in four-ring target cancel and trace of additional cancel at left EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND THIS IS THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE IN ANY CATEGORY. Ex Natalee Grace. With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $960.00 as 98). This is the only example of this stamp in any category to achieve the highest grade possible on the grading scale. The margin size is significantly greater than the Mint N.H. copy graded Gem 100 and offered in our sale of the Whitman collection. This is also one of only six used Bank Note stamps (five different Scott Nos.) between Scott 134 and 218 to achieve this perfect grade. Finally, it is also the only stamp — unused or used — with a denomination higher than 10c to achieve this grade before the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3625 |
US$4,500.00 |
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15c Red Orange (189). Block of four, top pair original gum, lightly hinged, bottom pair Mint N.H. but with pencil marks on gum, vivid color on fresh paper, some perf separations, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail for hinged block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3624 |
US$325.00 |
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15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Mint N.H., fiery color on post-office fresh paper, almost perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. This issue is often found in Mint N.H. condition, as several sheets have been broken in recent years. However, most of the stamps in these sheets are somewhat off-center, and examples such as this are rare. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $4,250.00). Only four have graded higher (including one at 100, offered in our Whitman sale), and only four others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 773 |
US$3,250.00 |
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15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Block of four, original gum, couple h.r., excellent color and nicely centered, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 311 |
US$425.00 |
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15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Unused (no gum) with top plate no. 31, wide margins and almost perfectly centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 310 |
US$160.00 |
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15c Red Orange (Scott 189). Mint N.H., balanced margins, vivid color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 161 |
US$950.00 |