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5c Blue (Scott 185). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ $275.00 as a 95), this is the highest grade awarded in any category Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1172 |
US$450.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (if at all), intense color, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Scarsdale, with 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 768 |
US$1,300.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Horizontal pair, rich color on bright paper, bold strikes of Star fancy cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 308 |
US$300.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge margins and outstanding centering, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 158 |
US$700.00 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (Scott 185), without gum, marvelous well margined example with unbelievable color and impression, a sensational 5¢ Taylor that just has that “look” of the extremely rare 1880 Special Printing, as the oversized margins and tremendous bright color has the same comparable features of any of the 5c soft paper Special Printing that we have seen offered at public auction over the years, a choice stamp in flawless condition, Very Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $140. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 169 |
US$300.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, wide margins at sides, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1438 |
US$350.00 |
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Scott #185, 5c Blue, unusually well centered, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, full o.g., extremely fine; 1998 PSE certificate; ex.Minervino. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 218 |
US$375.00 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (Scott 185), disturbed o.g., handsome example, with incredibly rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 140 |
US$150.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1879, 5¢ Blue, #185. N.h., Fine to Very Fine, PSE (1997, 2005) certs. Scott $1,500. Estimate $500-600. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 494 |
US$661.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, bold quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $315.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 174 |
US$225.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4107 |
US$550.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Jumbo well-proportioned margins, deep shade, part of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $315.00 as 95, $490.00 as 98) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3287 |
US$225.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Wide margins and perfect centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, part of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $960.00), only one has graded higher and only one other shares this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3286 |
US$650.00 |
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5c Blue (Scott 185). Intense shade and impression on crisp paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 85 |
US$375.00 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), bright, fresh and virtually perfectly centered with enormous margins, bright color and very lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo; rarely encountered this choice. Scott $450 Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate. Provenance: Enstrom. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 219 |
US$575.00 |