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#379, 6c Red orange, wonderfully well centered within large margins, brilliantly fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate for plate block of six, this being the top left stamp and 2014 PSE certificate as a single (XF 90; SMQ $160.00). (photo on page 30) 90.00
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#380, 8c Olive green, immaculate mint single, wonderfully well centered within unusually large margins, brilliantly rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine jumbo; 1995 PF and 2014 PSE certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 for 90 and $1,150.00 for 95). (photo) 225.00
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#385, 1c Green coil, perf. 12 horiz., guide line pair, well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., never hinged, very fine and choice; a difficult coil to find genuine; 1990 and 2006 PF certificates (VF-XF 85; SSV $1,300.00). (photo) 1,000.00
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#388, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., guide line pair of this terribly rare and frequently faked coil, being sufficiently well centered to clear the design all around, in addition it possesses the deep fiery red color that is characteristic of this issue, a few perf. separations at top, fine; one of the rarest items in 20th century U.S. philately; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 8,250.00
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#391, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8½ horiz., mint pair, exceptionally well centered within uncommonly wide margins, vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PSE for a strip of four, this being the center pair and a 2014 PSE certificate for the pair (XF 90; SMQ $500.00). (photo on page 30) 240.00
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#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8½ vert., used single, exceedingly well centered within large margins, bright fresh color on clean white paper, extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate (photo on page 30) 67.00
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#396, 5c Blue coil, perf. 8½ vert., fresh guide line pair, deep luxuriant color and impression, well centered, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine and quite scarce thus; 1989 and 2005 PF certificates. (photo) 975.00
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"New Orleans Logical Point/ World's Panama Exposition/1915" multicolor promotional label, complete sheet of 25 (5x5) with interleaving slightly affecting the original gum which also has some gum toning on the reverse, otherwise fine-very fine, plus an attractive and very scarce 1910 cover posted from New Orleans with Jeweler Cole E. Adler corner card to Connecticut with a lovely single of this label tied along with 2c Carmine (#332) by "New Orleans, La/Nov 15/1910" machine cancel, very fine and rarely seen tied to cover; It is not well known that in 1910 when the opening of the Panama Canal was announced for 1915 that New Orleans bid for the World's Fair but lost out to San Francisco where the exhibition was finally held, these promotional items are rarely seen today. (photo on page 16) Est. 200-300
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#399, 5c Panama-Pacific, extraordinarily well centered amid large margins, deep luxuriant color and sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate and 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $315.00). (photo on page 30) 160.00
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#399, 5c Panama-Pacific, beautifully centered within uncommonly large margins, brilliantly fresh color, lightly cancelled, extremely fine jumbo; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 for 95 and $650.00 for 98). (photo on page 36) 10.00
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#400, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange yellow, a flawlessly centered mint example, with exceptional balanced margins all around, absolutely radiant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 270.00
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#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, an eye-catching mint example, exquisitely centered within lavishly large margins, gorgeous bright color and a clean impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo in every respect; 1995 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 400.00
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#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, deep vibrant color and a strong impression, well centered amid amazing oversized margins, o.g., never hinged, very fine jumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 for 80 and $550.00 for 85). (photo on page 36) 400.00
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#402, 2c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, gorgeous mint single, enormously large margins all around which are almost never seen on this difficult value, exceedingly well centered within them, wonderfully bright rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo; 1997 PF certificate and 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb Jumbo; SMQ $825.00 for 95 and $2,350.00 for 98). (photo) 170.00
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#403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, bright and fresh, attractively well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; 1990 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 390.00
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#411, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8½ horiz., guide line pair, dazzling bright color, exceptionally well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (X 90; SMQ $250.00). (photo on page 36) 125.00
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#418, 15c Gray, lovely mint example, possessing extraordinarily precise centering within large margins, plus its color and impression are far more intense than usual on immaculate paper, fresh o.g., n.h., an extremely fine and pretty stamp; 1995 PF certificate and 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00). (photo) 190.00
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#419, 20c Ultramarine, a wonderfully choice used example, featuring an exceptionally overall brilliance, with bright color and well incised impression on immaculate white paper, plus it is extraordinarily well centered within large margins, central registry oval, extremely fine in every regard; 2014 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $240.00). (photo on page 36) 19.00
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#420, 30c Orange red, exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep prooflike color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00). (photo on page 36) 250.00
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#427, 4c Brown, highly select mint single, magnificently centered within lavishly large and uniformly balanced margins, gorgeous rich color and a sharp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a matchless quality never hinged example, which also boasts tremendous overall eye appeal; 1999 PF certificate and 2014 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00). (photo) 75.00
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#427, 4c Brown, excellent centering within large margins, lovely rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $200.00). (photo on page 36) 75.00
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#427, 4c Brown, top plate no. 8496 block of six, remarkably well centered throughout, rich color and fresh, o.g., l.h. in top right stamp, other five are never hinged with some minor gum skips, extremely fine and attractive. (photo on page 42) 475.00
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#429, 6c Red orange, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, brilliantly fresh with beautiful color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF Certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00). (photo on page 36) 105.00
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#433, 10c Orange yellow, exceedingly well centered within large margins, glorious bright rich color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of 1999 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (photo on page 36) 105.00
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#434, 11c Dark green, excellent centering within large oversized margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $125.00). (photo on page 36) 55.00
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#437, 15c Gray, bottom margin single, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, quite fresh, o.g., n.h., pencil number on gum, extremely fine; color photocopy of a 2014 PF certificate for a plate block of six, this being the bottom left stamp. (photo on page 36) 280.00
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#440, 50c Violet, attractive mint single, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, wonderfully bright color on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a choice key value; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 1,050.00
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#447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., a desirable mint coil pair, well centered, resplendent color and brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 220.00
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#452, 1c Green rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, quite well centered and margined, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo) 160.00
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#454, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., pristine mint coil pair, rather well centered, resplendent color, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 1994 PF certificate. (photo) 360.00
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#456, 3c Violet rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., mint pair, well centered and margined, fresh color, disturbed o.g., very fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 550.00
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#457, 4c Brown rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., choice mint pair, exceptionally fresh and bright, wonderfully well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 APS certificate. (photo on page 36) 130.00
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#459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, pristine mint pair, large well balanced margins all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and a choice example of this scarce imperforate coil; 1995 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 600.00
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#461, 2c Pale carmine red, a magnificent quality mint example of this challenging stamp, possessing virtually perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, beautifully radiant color in a pale carmine red shade distinctive to genuine examples, full even and intact perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptionally elusive stamp in the premium grade; 1994 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00). (photo) 325.00
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#466, 5c Blue, attractive mint single, very well centered and margined, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00). (photo on page 36) 160.00
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#480, $5.00 Light green, wonderfully well centered single within wide margins, lovely rich color, o.g., trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1981 PF certificate. (photo) 170.00
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#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., lovely mint pair, exceedingly fresh, virtually perfectly centered amid large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00). (photo on page 36) 75.00
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#495, 4c Orange brown coil, perf. 10 vert., pair, exceptionally well centered and margined, rich fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00). (photo on page 36) 50.00
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#501, 3c Light violet, Ty. I, precisely centered mint single possessing very large margins, bright fresh color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00). (photo on page 36) 22.00
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#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twenty (5x4 with an extra vertical row on each side of the standard block of twelve), bright color, o.g., never hinged, trivial inclusion, affects one 2c stamp, fresh with fine centering. (photo on page 42) 2,000.00
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#505, 5c Rose error, used single that is uncommonly well centered, strong color, neat portion of Massachusetts cancel, extremely fine and exceedingly choice; a rare and elusive used stamp, especially in this beautiful condition; 2014 PSE certificate. (photo) 600.00
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#511, 11c Light green, impressive mint single, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being remarkably well centered within them, rich color and detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely jumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $150.00 for 95 and $450.00 for 98). (photo on page 36) 18.00
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#514, 15c Gray, excellent centering within large margins, strong color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine;1994 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $150.00). (photo on page 36) 80.00
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#515, 20c Light ultramarine, bright mint single, well centered within large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00). (photo on page 36) 100.00
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#516, 30c Orange red, extraordinarily well centered with large margins, deep luxuriant color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 1992 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $140.00). (photo on page 44) 70.00
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#517, 50c Red violet, exceptionally well centered within lovely large margins, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $165.00). (photo on page 44) 115.00
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#518, $1.00 Violet brown, a beautiful top margin imprint, letter "A" and plate no. 5782 block of six, excellent centering, intense color and deeply etched impression on fresh paper, strong and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 2,100.00
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#519, 2c Carmine, an especially fresh example, with deep rich color and a well incised impression, unusually well centered and margined, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; an example of scarce genuine stamp that is often faked; 1992 PF certificate. (photo on page 44) 850.00
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#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, extraordinarily well centered amid wide margins, strong rich colors and crisp detailed impressions on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine;1995 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp and a 2014 PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00). (photo) 360.00
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#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, exceptionally well centered and margined, rich bright colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00). (photo) 360.00
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