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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 266 and letter “Z Z” strip of seven, rich color and proof-like impression, pos. 2 faint natural gum bend, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 604 |
US$500.00 |
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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color on fresh paper, attractive margins, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1459 |
US$250.00 |
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1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), o.g., never hinged, exceptional example with extra large margins and vivid rich color, a premium stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott value $150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 801 |
US$200.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Crisp impression nicely complemented by purple “Registered” cancels, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $740.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 572 |
US$1,600.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Mint N.H., rich color, wide balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2395 |
US$325.00 |
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1893, 8¢ lilac (225), virtually perfect centering, beautiful color, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a lovely fresh gem mint single, only 5 graded higher, with no 100s. SMQ $1,950. Scott $180 Expertization: photo copy 2001 PF for block from where this originated and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 566 |
US$1,050.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 8¢ Lilac, #225. N.h., lovely copy, Extremely Fine, PF (1995) cert. Scott $180. Estimate $150-180. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 424 |
US$196.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Mint N.H., lovely margins, strong color and well-defined impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 and 2009 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 136 |
US$300.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Ex Scarsdale. With 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,650.00 as 95, $6,550.00 as 98). Only one stamp has graded higher to date on the P.S.E. Population Report, and only two others share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5523 |
US$2,300.00 |
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8c Lilac (225). Top “ZZ” and plate no. 267 strip of three, original gum, hinged in selvage and thinned, stamps Mint N.H., all three beautifully centered with uncharacteristically wide margins, right stamp tiny margin toning speck, some natural gum creases, couple trifle heavy, otherwise Extremely Fine, the right stamp is huge, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5524 |
US$275.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Mint N.H., incredibly rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $6,550.00 as 98). This is one of only two examples to have achieved this lofty grade in the P.S.E. Population Report, with none higher. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1061 |
US$3,500.00 |
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8c Blue Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 225TC1). 46 x 55mm, bright shade, pencil “70” at bottom added by Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Very Fine, attractive proof likely pulled by the B.E.P. from the old American Bank Note Co. die before any alterations Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 180 |
US$225.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, rich color, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $250.00 as 95, $740.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1652 |
US$450.00 |
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8c Lilac (225). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, pretty shade, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1466 |
US$350.00 |
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8c Lilac (Scott 225). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Ex Scarsdale. With 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $2,300.00 as 95, $8,200.00 as 98). Only one stamp has graded higher to date on the P.S.E. Population Report, and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4336 |
US$1,800.00 |