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**1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
301		187	#187, 10c Brown, without secret mark, an exciting mint single of this very scarce and difficult Bank Note, being extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins which are most uncommon to this stamp, rich color and a sharp impression, full original gum that has been lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most impressive gem that ranks as one of the finest mint #187's we have ever offered in our auctions; 1998 and 2003 PF certificates. (Image)	$3,500.00 SOLD for $6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
302		188	#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, quite well centered within extravagantly large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine overall; a desirable example of this scarce mint stamp; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
303	O	188	#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color, cancelled by a light and very scarce violet postmark, which is not listed in Scott on this stamp, extremely fine used gem; 2009 PF certificate. (Image)	$27.00+ SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
304		190	#190, 30c Full black, deep intense color and impression, nicely centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1992 and 2005 PF certificates. (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
305	O	190	#190, 30c Full black, well centered within lavishly large margins, strong color and impression, light oval registry cancel, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$80.00 SOLD for $75.00 Will close during Public Auction
306	p	190-91	#190-91, 30c Full black and 90c Carmine, fine singles of each tied to small piece by two strong strikes of large purple five point star cancellation, 90c with a hint of soiling at top, still fine and attractive. (Image)	$428.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1881-1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
307	u	205	#205, 5c Yellow brown, a spectacular mint single, sporting margins of extraordinary size and being incredibly well centered within these impressive borders, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 1998 PF certificate and a 2003 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00 for 98); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp and is the only example to be so graded. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
308	Ou	205	#205, 5c Yellow brown, impressive used single, possessing absolutely gigantic margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, rich color, unusually light cancel, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $245.00 for 95 and $620.00 for 98); only one used stamp grades higher. (Image)	$10.00 SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
309	u	206	#206, 1c Gray blue, excellent centering within large margins, warm color, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate (XF 90). (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
310		206	#206, 1c Gray blue, excellent centering, attractive fresh color, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$90.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
311		207	#207, 3c Green, well centered and margined, bright color, o.g., never hinged, choice very fine; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$310.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
312		208a	#208a, 6c Deep red brown, exceedingly fresh and choice mint example, with sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
313	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, beautifully centered single with a natural s.e. at right, tied by a nice clear strike of "Philadelphia, Pa/Oct 1 83" first day of issue duplex post mark to cover to Tunckhannock, Pa. with Forney's "Progress" printed corner card, fresh and clean, extremely fine; probably fewer than 100 first day covers exist, of which this is one of the nicest; 1981 APS certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
314	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, fine single tied by fancy Maltese Cross cancel and matching "Lewisberg, West Va./Oct 1 1883" first day of issue datestamp to cover to Philadelphia with original enclosure, backstamped in Philadelphia the next day, very fine and attractive; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
315	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, fine single with a natural s.e. at left, tied by cork cancel and matching boldly struck "Manchester, N.H./Oct 1 1883" first day of issue datestamp to cover to Auburn, N.H. with undertaker's printed corner card, trivial edge stains at left edge not noted on the certificate, still very fine and attractive; 1970 AFDCS certificate; ex-Berkun. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
316	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, exceptionally well centered single with intense color, tied by "Cummington, Mass./Oct 1 1883" first day of issue c.d.s. to cover to Hartford, Ct., postmark repeated at left of stamp, cover backstamped the same day, very fine; 1982 AFDCS certificate; ex-Dr. Martin. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
317	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, fine single with luxuriant deep color, pulled perf. at upper left, tied by bold "Worcester, Mass./Oct 1 83" first day of issue duplex postmark to corner card cover to Flint, Mich., Oct. 3rd arrival backstamp, some scattered light foxing not noted on the certificate, otherwise very fine; clear 1975 APS certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
318	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, centered a bit to top and a couple slightly toned perf. tips, tied by "New York/Oct 1 83" first day of issue duplex postmark to cover to San Francisco, Oct. 7th arrival backstamp, cover with flap missing and small opening tear at top center, neither mentioned on the accompanying certificate, fine; 1996 APS certificate; ex-Fisher. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
319	F	210	#210, 2c Red brown, centered a bit to left, tied by four-ring target to orange cover to Buffalo, N.Y. with well-struck "Hannibal, N.Y./Oct. 1 1883" double circle first day of issue postmark alongside, printed attorney's corner card, cover repaired at lower left and a new back flap skillfully added, very fine appearance; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
320	O		#210, 2c Red brown extensive specialized collection of hundreds of covers and many hundreds of used stamps mounted and loose in fourteen binders or albums, the collection starts with two #183 covers used Oct. 1st, the first day of the new 2c rate and continues with four Oct. 1, 1883 first day covers from different towns comprised of Saint Clair, Mich. with APS certificate (restored), Danville, N.J. with PF certificate (small faults), Wilmington, De. with PF certificate (stamp defective) and Philadelphia, Pa with PF certificate (faults) as well as the owner's census of 75 first day usages, the second volume is a collection of covers used in the first 100 days, including Oct. 2nd-6th and most later dates, followed by six "Specimen" or "Sample" overprints, then there are a wide range of covers, including illustrated and advertising with a two gun covers and a couple multicolored, there is also a plethora of fancy cancels such as Port Townsend kicking mule, Unionport, Ohio wheel of fortune and other unusual cancels on cover, there is also considerable value and interest in a bewildering array off cover fancy and unusual cancels such as purple skull and cross bones, jack-o-lantern, targets, stars, crosses, letters, numerals, scarce towns and more, the collection ends with two volumes of minor varieties and a great many cancels from the famous Willard collection, usual mixed condition but largely fine-very fine covers and strikes.	Est. $5,000-7,500 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction

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