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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Morris and Odeneal, with 1987 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $1,750.00 as 95, $6,700.00 as 98), only four have graded higher (three at 98 and one at 98J) and one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 455 |
US$1,600.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, watermarked USIR (272a), perfectly struck black target cancellation, attractive example of this scarce watermarked USIR variety, with spectacular deep rich color; small thin spot at top, otherwise Very Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 233 |
US$300.00 |
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8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Clear “R” watermark, cancelled by duplex datestamp and oval grid, tiny scuff in top right margin, otherwise Fine, scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3760 |
US$110.00 |
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272, 1895 8c Violet brown,block of four, h.r.s, Fine (Scott value $300) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1172 |
US$55.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, clear impression, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 217 |
US$300.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), o.g., never hinged, choice example with brilliant color, very attractive, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $210. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 220 |
US$130.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 272P), bottom imprint and plate number strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, absolutely gorgeous wide margined strip with the deepest and richest color imaginable, a true condition rarity worthy of placement in the finest collection, Superb, only 300 issued. Datz $1,150. Estimate value $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 221 |
US$700.00 |
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Scott #272, 8c Violet brown, strikingly handsome bottom sheet-margin plate no. 58 single, featuring extravagantly large margins and being incredibly well centered within them, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is deeply etched, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2012 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 265 |
US$140.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), o.g., very lightly hinged, superb example with outstanding well balanced margins and gorgeous rich color, a stamp that would please the most discriminating collector, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1989 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower left stamp from the block. Scott $70. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 389 |
US$130.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 272P), horizontal pair, o.g., heavy hinge remnants, extremely fresh and choice with lively bright color; tiny thins at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 300 issued. Scott $400. Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 391 |
US$140.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 272P), top margin pair with part arrow, o.g., never hinged at right, hinge remnant at left, prize top sheet margin showpiece, with bold rich color and outstanding eye appeal, Superb, only 300 issued. Scott $400. Estimate price $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 390 |
US$250.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), o.g., never hinged, lovely example in pristine mint condition and bold rich color, Very Fine. Scott $210. Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 182 |
US$120.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, impressive example with warm rich color in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine. Scott $210. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 479 |
US$120.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, watermarked USIR (Scott 272a), black cancellation, nice big margins, and gorgeous deep saturated color, a lovely example of this scarce stamp; small corner crease along upper left corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 480 |
US$250.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Original gum, very lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, superior centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ value $510.00), only one has graded higher and none share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 254 |
US$300.00 |