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5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Block of 12, rich color, “Benson Ariz. Nov. 2? 1886” circular datestamp with part second strike tying the block on legal-size 20c Mexico entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. Mexico green frank, uprated entire with 35 centavos handstamp, used as a paste-up (the addressed cover is no longer present but was probably addressed to the Compagnie du Boleo in Paris), purple oval “Express Wells, Fargo y Ca., Guaymas, Mexico Nov. 2? 1886” datestamp, New York Nov. 27 duplex datestamps also tie the block, blue Paris datestamp, Very Fine, impressive and rare franking, carried by Wells Fargo across the Rio Grande and put into the mails at Benson Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3463 |
US$650.00 |
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), neat black cancellation, remarkable showpiece, a perfectly centered GEM with balanced margins and radiant rich color, a stamp that would please the most quality conscious collector, Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98 (1 of 1 example achieving this impressive grade, with only 2 others currently grading higher). SMQ $775 in the grade of SUP-98. Scott $12. Estimate $600 – 800. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 295 |
US$700.00 |
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U.S. General Issues, 1882, 5¢ on Advertising Cover to Bermuda, Scott #205, 5¢ Grant tied by New York May 16, 86 duplex cancel, all-over advert for The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, to Hamilton, MY 23 86 receiving cancel on reverse, scarce destination, lovely piece, Very Fine. Ex. Ludington. Estimate price $200-300. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1810 |
US$345.00 |
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), o.g., never hinged, impressive example in pristine mint condition, with exceptional centering and iridescent color, incredibly scarce when found with such impressive qualities, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2137 |
US$2,200.00 |
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** 1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), beautifully centered, deep rich color and a highly detailed impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gem mint single (photo). $800 Expertization: 1988 and 2000 P.F. Certificates. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 310 |
US$1,150.00 |
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (Scott 205), o.g., very lightly hinged, lovely example with sharp clear impression, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $250. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2088 |
US$300.00 |
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United States 1881-1888 Banknote Issues 1881 5c yellow brown, block of four, rich color, wide margins, h.r., fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 36 |
US$475.00 |
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5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Fine, with 2013 Weiss certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3630 |
US$190.00 |
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5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ value $570.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3629 |
US$700.00 |
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5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, bright shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1998 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $2,000.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and none share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 793 |
US$2,400.00 |
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), o.g., previously hinged, extremely intense color, pretty stamp, Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3291 |
US$200.00 |
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5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering and wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 164 |
US$350.00 |
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5c Yellow Brown (Scott 205). Rich color and detailed impression, beautiful centering, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $650.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and none share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1447 |
US$1,100.00 |
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5c Garfield, Plate Proof on India (Scott 205P3). Bottom imprint and plate no. 400 block of twelve, large margins, bright shade, light crease affects four stamps, Very Fine appearance, scarce plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1084 |
US$750.00 |
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UNITED STATES Offices in China 1888 (4 May) cover franked with 5c Garfield, tied by black grids, with oval U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai datestamp alongside, sent to New York, with San Francisco transit and arrival markings, fine Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 115 |
US$250.00 |