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10c Blue, Special Delivery, Large Die Proof on India (Scott E4P1). On 201 x 152mm card with full die sinkage, card with few trivial toned specks, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1083 |
US$250.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), o.g., lightly hinged, brilliant fresh with deep, rich color, huge, brilliant white jumbo margins, a gorgeous and extremely choice example of this tough stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2008 PSE graded cert (XF-Sup 95J). SMQ $4,850 for 98. SMQ $2,450 for normal 95 Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 458 |
US$2,100.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), exceptionally fresh and virtually perfectly centered with symmetrical margins and never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ price $17,500. Scott $2,250 ALWAYS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT SPECIAL DELIVERIES TO LOCATE IN THIS IMPRESSIVE CONDITION, THIS E4 IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR TO RECEIVE A PSE 95 WITH JUST A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 567 |
US$9,500.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), bottom single with plate number, o.g., lightly hinged, impressive copy of this elusive stamp, well centered with large margins, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine. Scott $900 Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 698 |
US$650.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep shade, bright white paper, full to huge margins, Very Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 907 |
US$1,300.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), o.g., never hinged, wow, this stamp catches your attention with huge, jumbo margins, pristine fresh with lovely blue color, a fantastic, eye catching beauty in all respects, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2010 PSE graded cert (XF-Sup 95J). SMQ $42,500 for 98. SMQ $17,500 for regular 95 Estimate value $10,000 – 15,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 576 |
US$6,250.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on fresh paper, reperfed at right, Very Fine and choice appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2218 |
US$150.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Original gum, Jumbo margins with perfect centering, rich color and impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a spectacular example of the challenging 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Special Delivery Issue, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (95J ogPH) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2217 |
US$1,900.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Mint N.H., deep rich color nicely contrasted by bright white paper, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 10-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IS A NOTORIOUSLY CHALLENGING ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE. The 1894 series, being the first printed by the Bureau, encountered many production problems. Most stamps were poorly centered and have small margins. Ex Beverly Hills. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $17,500.00). This is one of only three to achieve this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report. Only two have graded higher to date. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2216 |
US$12,000.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (Scott E4). Original gum, unusually wide margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1989 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 495 |
US$850.00 |
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o Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), wonderfully well centered within huge margins, exceptionally deep color, bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, a striking jumbo. Scott price $75 Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 2005 |
US$475.00 |
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U.S.; Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, #E4. L.h., Very Fine, PF (1988) cert. Scott $900. Estimate value $400-450. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1664 |
US$633.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), block of 4, o.g., small hinge remnants; lower left stamp with light natural gum wrinkle, attractive example of this rare multiple, lively rich color and sharp detailed impression, scarce as a block, Fine. Scott $3,900. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 1143 |
US$425.00 |
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E4). Top imprint and plate no. 77 strip of three, outer stamps Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper VERY FINE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE 10-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE WITH TWO MINT N.H. STAMPS. Only one plate number was used for this issue — Plate 77. Less than a half-dozen full plate blocks are known. This imprint and plate number strip of three, in sound condition and with two Mint N.H. stamps, should be considered very desirable. With 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. and hinged singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 125 |
US$1,600.00 |
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() U.S.; Special Delivery Issues, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, #E4. Unused, Fine or better. Scott $900. Estimate $130. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 391 |
US$150.00 |