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5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 180 |
US$300.00 |
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Scott #223, 5c Chocolate, select mint example, well centered within generous margins, lovely fresh color and detailed impression, wonderfully fresh, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 221 |
US$270.00 |
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5c Chocolate (223). Block of eight with plate no. 50 and part imprint, seven stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp and ungummed selvage lightly hinged, bright color, two natural gum creases affect six stamps, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1779 |
US$350.00 |
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5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 48 and letter “I” block of twelve, rich color, pos. 8 tiny spot on gum, few minor perf separations FINE-VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE. Listed but unpriced as Mint N.H.. Scott Retail as hinged plate block plus two Mint N.H. singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1778 |
US$1,800.00 |
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5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., wonderful color on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $650.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1777 |
US$425.00 |
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5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Pretty shade on bright paper, cork cancel, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $525.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 200 |
US$375.00 |
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5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Jumbo margins and choice centering, fresh color, indistinct cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $175.00 as 95, $525.00 as 98), only three examples have graded higher with one equal Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3328 |
US$225.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), wonderfully fresh example in immaculate condition, a beautiful top quality stamp, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90, 1 of 7 at this grade. SMQ $650. Scott $220. Estimate price $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1108 |
US$475.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), large margins and beautiful fresh color, looks never hinged at first glance, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $70. Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1109 |
US$110.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, attractive with brilliant fresh color, Very Fine. Scott $220. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 892 |
US$130.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), spectacular bottom margin sheet margin single with part imprint, wonderfully well centered stamp with dazzling bright color, a pristine showpiece in pristine mint condition, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $200. Estimate $300 – 400. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1477 |
US$275.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), striking bottom margin sheet margin single with letter “I” in slevage, well centered with brilliant fresh color, o.g., very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $70. Estimate $100 – 150. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1478 |
US$60.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 223), o.g., never hinged, choice mint example with rich color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2006 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being lower right stamp from the block. Scott $220 Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 225 |
US$160.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), bottom margin plate no. and imprint strip of 5, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine. Scott value $400 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4405 |
US$190.00 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), exceedingly well centered with large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $220 Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4404 |
US$160.00 |