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o Documentary, 1874 Fourth Issue, 2¢ orange & black on green, center inverted (R151a), strong color and vignette. Manuscript cancel. F.-V.F. Scott value $400 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1852 US$170.00
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o Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $200 U.S. Internal Revenue, perf’d (R102c), deep rich colors. Blue handstamp cancels. Minor light wrinkling. Fine appearance. Scott $900 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1844 US$525.00
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o Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $25 Mortgage, perf’d (R100c), horizontal pair. Fresh, vibrant color and neat pen cancels. F.-V.F. Scott $400 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1389 US$150.00
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o Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $2 Probate of Will, imperf (R83a), on reverse of promissory note with 2¢ bank check and 20¢ intl’ exchange, all with matching H.L. Aldrich Feb, 27/64 manuscript cancels, full margins to just touching at lower right and in a bit at left. Fine and rare. Scott price $5,250 Matthew Bennett […]
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Interior Dept., 1879, 1¢ vermilion (O96), well centered, radiant color on bright paper. Post office fresh never hinged original gum. Very Fine. Scott $675 Expertization: photocopy of 2001 P.F. Certificate for block. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 706 US$325.00
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State Dept., 1873, $10 green & black (O70), very well centered, lovely fresh color, full original gum, Very Fine, an exceptionally attractive example of the State Department high value. Scott value $4,750 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 693 US$2,900.00
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() State Dept., 1873, 90¢ dark green (O67), fresh and well centered. Unused. Very Fine. Scott $525 Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1242 US$150.00
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State Dept., 1873, 10¢ dark green (O62), choice centering within wide margins, strong color and impression on crisp white paper. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine. Scott $525 Expertization: photocopy of 1996 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 686 US$220.00
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S Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 7¢ ultramarine, overprinted “Specimen” (O39SD), strong color, without gum as issued particularly fresh and F.-V.F. Scott $550 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 2049 US$240.00
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() U.S.; Official Issues, Justice Dept., 1873, 30¢ Purple, #O33. Unused, large copy, Extremely Fine. Scott $550. Estimate value $300-350. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1822 US$345.00
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UNITED STATES Officials 1873 Executive, 6c carmine, bright color, original gum (h.r.), small natural inclusion, fine, with 2006 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 274 US$575.00
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Executive Dept., 1873, 3¢ carmine (O12), quite well centered with bright color. Full o.g. Couple perfs at right with minor gum soak not mention on certificate. Otherwise Very Fine. Scott price $700 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1679 US$450.00
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Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose (Q11), fresh, vibrant color and a strong impression. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine . SMQ $385. Scott $240 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1767 US$260.00
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Parcel Post, 1913, 25¢ carmine rose (Q9), nearly perfectly centered, with huge margins, brilliant color. O.g., lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ value $225 for XF-Superb 95, $420 for Superb 98. Scott $67 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95J. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1758 US$210.00
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Parcel Post, 1913, 20¢ carmine rose (Q8), lower left block of 6 with plate no. 6192 and siderographer’s initials, well centered, post office fresh, tiny natural inclusion in one, o.g., NH, VF-XF. Scott price $1,950 as singles Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2548 US$2,200.00
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Parcel Post, 1913, 15¢ carmine rose (Q7), choice centering, radiant color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ price $470. Scott $180 Expertization: 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1752 US$375.00
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Parcel Post, 1913, 10¢ carmine rose (Q6), bottom margin block of 4 with plate no. 6165. Bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Minor separation in selvage. F.-V.F. Scott price $480 as singles Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1290 US$150.00
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Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ carmine rose (Q5), top plate “6211” single, exceedingly well centered, rich color on bright paper, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $90 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1941 US$325.00
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o Offices in China, 1922, 4¢ on 2¢ carmine (K18), fresh and beautifully centered. Socked-on-the-nose “U.S. Postal Service Shanghai, China” c.d.s. Extremely Fine. A striking stamp. Scott value $140 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1202 US$260.00
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Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown (K16), choice centering. O.g. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott $450 Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1673 US$300.00
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Offices in China, 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (K15), particularly deep color on bright paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and nearly Very Fine. Scott $575 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded F-VF 75. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1670 US$325.00
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Offices in China, 1919, 40¢ on 20¢ deep ultramarine (K13), bottom margin plate No. block of six. Bright color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Fine. Scott $2,250 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1668 US$250.00
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Offices in China, 1919, 20¢ on 10¢ orange yellow (K10), right margin plate No. block of six. Rich color, intact perforations. O.g., lightly hinged on selvage, stamps are never hinged. F.-V.F. Scott $960 as singles Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1665 US$350.00
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Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6), top plate no. 7828 block of 6, o.g., NH, somewhat oxidized, F-VF. Scott value $1,500 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2477 US$950.00
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UNITED STATES Offices in China 1919 2c on 1c green, right margin plate no. block of 16, few well centered, n.h., some faint toned spots on gum (mostly in selvage) and natural gum creases, otherwise fine-v.f. This lot and the 15 that follow have never before appeared on the market, as the consignor’s family purchased […]
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$3.00 1965 Hunting Permit (Scott RW32). Mint N.H. bottom right corner margin plate no. 168791 block of four, brilliant colors, fresh and Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 6217 US$180.00
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$3.00 1964 Hunting Permit (Scott RW31). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 168630 block of six, brilliant colors, top right stamp tiny natural gum disturbance, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 3094 US$750.00
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U.S.; Hunting Permit Issues, 1960, $3 Redhead Ducks, Plate Block of 4, #RW27. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate price $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1827 US$219.00
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U.S.; Hunting Permit Issues, 1939, $1 Green-Winged Teals, #RW6. N.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $275. Estimate $90-100. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1814 US$98.00
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Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks (RW2), bright color, pristine NH o.g., fresh and Very Fine. Scott value $700 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2693 US$450.00
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10c Gray Violet, Special Delivery (Scott E12). Mint N.H., wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, precisely centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,150.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 5086 US$750.00
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Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ ultramarine (E11), perfectly centered within immense margins, bright fresh color, original gum, never hinged, Superb, a stunning gem, being one of two examples to have achieved the Superb jumbo grade with none higher. SMQ $640 as 98, unpriced as 100. Scott $45 Expertization: 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter […]
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Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine (E9), exceptionally well centered within jumbo margins, bright color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $190 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1909 US$220.00
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Special Delivery, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (E8), beautifully centered with huge margins, brilliant color, o.g., LH, Very Fine. SMQ value $130. Scott $105 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2403 US$90.00
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Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green (E7), exceedingly well centered, bright and fresh. Flawless never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $350. Scott $150 Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2292 US$280.00
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P Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue, imperf (E5P), vertical pair, large balanced margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, original gum, natural gum wrinkle, Very Fine, seldom offered. Scott value $4,500 Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 594 US$2,200.00
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U.S., Airmail, 1933, 50¢ “Chicago” Zeppelin, #C18. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $100. Estimate price $50. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2008, Sale 77, Lot 135 US$69.00
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USA (Scott C17) 1932 WINGED GLOBE 8¢ OLIVE BISTER, FULL SHEETS (x3) Three MINT never hinged full sheets of 50 stamps each. Pencil notation in selvage of one, tiny missing corner selvage affects two sheets. Very fine. (Brookman $675) Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 1512 US$220.00
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Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), choice centering and exceptional freshness. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,800. Scott $1,200 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1130 US$1,800.00
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o Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), choice centering, neatly cancelled, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. SMQ $850. Scott $375 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95. Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2282 US$700.00
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Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), fresh and beautifully centered. O.g., never hinged. Reperfed at top and left. Very Fine appearance. Scott value $900 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 1129 US$210.00
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Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., LH, Very Fine. SMQ value $500. Scott $425 Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2361 US$290.00
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Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine (C6), nearly perfectly centered, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. SMQ value $700. Scott $170 Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95. Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2273 US$550.00
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Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), left margin plate number 14828 block of six, choice centering, solid perforations, light natural wrinkle in bottom left, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $2,350 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1235 US$1,800.00
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U.S.; Airmail Issues, Airmail, 1923, 8¢ Dark Green, Scott #C4. N.h. plate single, Grade 95 Extremely Fine to Superb, PSE (2008) cert. SMQ $225. Estimate value $170-200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1708 US$207.00
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Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (C3), group of three with varying shifted vignettes comprising high flying, nearly fast plane coming in for a landing, and low flying, brilliant colors. O.g., two hinged, one never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine group. Scott value $300 Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 610 US$375.00
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Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (C3), perfectly centered, post office fresh colors and unblemished NH o.g., XF. SMQ price $670. O.g., never hinged. Scott $150 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2335 US$650.00
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Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green (C2), choice centering with large and beautifully balanced margins. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $150 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1583 US$425.00
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6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (Scott C1). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 5024 US$1,700.00
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1923, $5 carmine & blue (573), top margin plate block of eight. Beautifully centered, with crisp and intact perforations, natural gum crease in left pair. O.g., lightly hinged on ungummed portion of selvage, stamps are never hinged. Very Fine. Scott price $2,250 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1523 US$1,500.00
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