Sale 1315 — The Eugene L. Grace Collection of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 March, 2024
Category — 1890-93 Issue
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Set of twelve with two shades of the 2c, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine and choice set
2c Lake (219D). Mint N.H., deep rich color in the true Lake shade, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H., enormous margins all around, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 and 2005 P.F. certificates
2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H., precise centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), only ten grade higher (three at 90J, six at 95, one at 98)
8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H. part imprint selvage at bottom, choice centering with wide and well-balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate
30c Black (228). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1993, 2004 and 2019 P.F. certificates
90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., intense color, choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
With 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85).