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U.S.; Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, Block of 4, #E2. N.h., centered, fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $4,600. Estimate value $1,000-1,200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 691 |
US$1,150.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), top plate number single, o.g., stamp never hinged, hinged in selvage only, extraordinary and incredible top quality stamp with wonderful centering, large margins, and bold deep rich color, a true GEM, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 1080 |
US$1,200.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Brilliant color and paper, wide margins, unobtrusive strikes of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2236 |
US$350.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 10-CENT RUNNING MESSENGER SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ $2,400.00). Only one example has been graded higher (at 100J) and no others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 533 |
US$1,300.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, barely hinged, crisp impression, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4260 |
US$325.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), magnificent top quality example with boardwalk margins and warm rich color, a beauty, light face free black cancellation, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J, 1 of 2 at this grade, only 5 others currently grade higher. SMQ $125. Scott $45. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1499 |
US$70.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), extraordinary top margin plate no. 73 single, an incredible top quality stamp with wonderful centering, large margins, and bold deep rich color, a true GEM, o.g., stamp never hinged, hinged in selvage only, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1985 |
US$1,800.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), fresh with large margins, top margin single, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 1994 PF Cert. Scott $1,150. Estimate value $750 – 1,000. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1986 |
US$1,100.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), extremely handsome appearing bottom margin imprint single, large even margins and brilliant fresh color, slightly disturbed o.g.; small hinge thin along the very bottom center of the stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $500. Estimate value $150 – 200. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1987 |
US$90.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1517 |
US$300.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, wide margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $725.00 as 90, $1,350.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 934 |
US$800.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (E2), mathematically centered with large balanced margins, deep color on bright paper and lightly hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and and positively Superb. Scott $500 AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF OUR SECOND SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP. Expertization: 1989 & 2011 PF Certificates. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 566 |
US$950.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), block of 4, o.g., small hinge remnant, incredibly fresh and choice multiple with dazzling rich color, tiny bit of hinge reinforcement keeps the bottom 2 stamps from being immaculate never hinged examples, a gorgeous block in remarkable conditon, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,250 Estimate $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 696 |
US$600.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), o.g., hinge remnant, immaculate fresh shade, well centered and choice, Extremely Fine, 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott $500 Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 694 |
US$275.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E2). Original gum, single hinge mark, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate for block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 905 |
US$350.00 |