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Sale 94


 
Lot 1842



U.S.; Newspaper, 1894 1¢ to $60 Coleman Private Perforate, #PR57var.-PR88 var., N.h., 72¢ small thin (cert.), 84¢ slight gum dist., $48 repaired, $12 fault, 1¢ (2 copies, one with small thin), consisting of #PR57 var - 61 var., 9¢ unlisted, PR62 var, PR82 var. - 88var., $1.95 PR71 var. to $48 PR89 var., $60 PR79 var., all fresh colors, fine to very fine, overall rare. From pairs received, other set offered and sold in previous auction, realized $3900. PSAG (2011) certs. for each. The so-called Colman issue described in Luff specially prepared special printings, were pulled in 1894 when the stamp contract were given to the Bureau of Printing & Engraving. PSAG (2011) certs for each., 3 sheets printed, 48 sets possible (2 sets imperf), some faulty .
Estimate $2,000-2,500.

 
Realized $3,105



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