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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), o.g., never hinged, sensational bold rich shade, a dynamite copy of this extremely difficult stamp, especially in pristine mint condition, Fine to Very Fine, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 375 |
US$1,100.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery, Large Die Proof on India (Scott E4P1). Die sunk on 201 x 151mm card with full die sinkage, bright color, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1238 |
US$300.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Bottom imprint and plate no. 77 strip of three, original gum, deep rich color, light natural gum bends, few minor perf separations, left stamp thin spots, Fine-Very Fine appearance, scarce position multiple Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 2237 |
US$800.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Original gum, lightly hinged, flawless centering with huge Jumbo margins, striking deep color on bright white paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 FIRST BUREAU UNWATERMARKED SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 1992 and 2002 P.F. certificates, the former as a block of four. With 2003 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,850.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other stamp has equaled it Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 535 |
US$2,800.00 |
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UNITED STATES Special Delivery 1894 10c blue, deep rich color, wide margins, n.h. and post office fresh, fine, with 2004 PSE cert. Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 171 |
US$950.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1991 and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4261 |
US$1,700.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), sensational example of this tough stamp, almost impossible to find well centered with such a beautiful cancel, scarce like this, neat black “Manchester, N.H., 1894” town cancellation, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $80. Estimate $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1502 |
US$180.00 |
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U.S.; Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, #E4. N.h. imprint copy, “small spot on gum at bottom”, excellent color, large copy, Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $2,250+. Estimate price $550-650. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1747 |
US$575.00 |
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o U.S.; Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, #E4. Used, Grade 98J a Superb jumbo, PSE (2008) cert. Scott Stamp Values $700+, , none graded higher . Estimate value $1,000-1,200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1748 |
US$1,093.00 |
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U.S.; Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, #E4. L.h., very fresh, Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $900. Estimate price $675-750. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1746 |
US$920.00 |
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Scott #E4, 10c Blue, the example offered here is one of the most spectacular mint singles, in terms of its overall condition, we have ever seen, possessing physical qualities that are rarely seen on this notoriously difficult stamp, including being extraordinarily well centered within remarkably wide margins, in addition it features marvelously rich color and a clean crisp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem example of the most difficult of all special delivery issues to find in truly premium condition; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $17,500.00 for 95 and $42,500.00 for 98); this is the only never hinged #E4 to grade 95J, with just one stamp grading higher. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 370 |
US$11,000.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), big margins, deep color, bottom margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PC of 1992 PF Cert for block of 4, this being the bottom left stamp. Scott $900. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1993 |
US$550.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), top margin single with part imprint, o.g., previously hinged, Fine to Very Fine, PC of 2010 PF Cert for strip of 3, this being the center stamp. Scott $900. Estimate price $250 – 350. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1994 |
US$275.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), slightly disturbed o.g.; reperforated at right, lovely Very Fine appearance, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $900. Estimate price $250 – 350. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1995 |
US$225.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $650.00), only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only two others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1519 |
US$1,200.00 |