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30c Full Black (190). Block of six, original gum, h.r., deep shade and proof-like impression, choice centering, few trivial perf separations, some minor soiling at bottom VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1879 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. Virtually all blocks with decent centering have been broken to feed collector demand for singles. This is the first block we have offered in just over a decade, and the last we offered had perforations cutting into the designs of all four stamps. The block offered here should be considered a condition rarity. Ex Frelinghuysen. Undercatalogued in Scott. Scott Retail as block of four and pair. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1179 |
US$3,500.00 |
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Scott #190, 30c Full black, an exceptionally handsome and select used jumbo, possessing outstanding centering within enormous balanced margins, intense “jet” black color, oval numeral in bars cancels, extremely fine; it is surprisingly difficult to find a gem used example such as this; 1995 PF certificate and a 2012 PF certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SSV $220.00 for 90 and $675.00 for 95). Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 281 |
US$190.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Gigantic margins all around, neat oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, rare in this superb condition, ex Dr. Morris, with 1987 and 1996 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 401 |
US$450.00 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), o.g., heavy hinge remnants (glazed gum), gorgeous rich color, a fresh and appealing example, Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 169 |
US$110.00 |
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30c Full Black, Plate Proof on India (Scott 190P3). Top left “American Bank Note Company” Imprint, plate no. 405 and half arrow block of fourteen on original card backing, large margins, Extremely Fine, this India Proof is listed as a single and block of flour but unpriced, plate block of fourteen unlisted, we offered a similar plate block but on card instead of India in our Sale 948 which is believed to be unique (realized $2,200), this one is not unique but is extremely rare, with 1973 P.F. certificate as 165P3 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3238 |
US$2,000.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, intense shade, thin spots, Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3627 |
US$100.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, three small hinge marks but by no means heavily hinged, choice centering and margins, deep shade, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3626 |
US$1,300.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum which covers the entire back of the stamp, therefore called “o.g., previously hinged” on three accompanying P.F. certificates, yet P.S.E. certificate mysteriously states “part o.g.”, bright shade, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MASSIVELY-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. With 1987, 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo). With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (POG, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $3,000.00 as 95, $6,000.00 as 98 for original gum). Given the sheer size and centering we are surprised the P.F. did grade this as high as P.S.E. did Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 774 |
US$1,900.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, crisp impression, wide margins and well-centered, thin spot at top right, appears Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 775 |
US$650.00 |
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30c Full Black (190). Block of four (two horizontal pairs rejoined with hinge), slight gum disturbance and minor central gum soaks on a few perfs, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as four original-gum singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 313 |
US$600.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, crisp shade and impression, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 312 |
US$600.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Beautiful wide balance margins, intense shade with unusual unframed grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $800.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 314 |
US$550.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, barest trace of hinging at bottom right, wonderfully well-centered, intense shade and clear impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FRESH AND CHOICE LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. With 1998 and 2004 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 162 |
US$2,200.00 |
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30c Full Black (Scott 190). Original gum, barely hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1999 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1443 |
US$4,000.00 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (Scott 190), o.g., previously hinged, flawless sound example, with strong color in extremely fresh condition, Fine, 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 143 |
US$225.00 |