January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23
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28 Fr. EP-33. 1862-1863, 3¢ Encased Postage. Ayer's "Take Ayer's Pills". Case: Fine or better, appears to be original and unopened. Mica: Intact with minor crazing. Stamp: Nicely centered and reasonably bright overall. Overall condition: Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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29 Fr-EP-34. 1862-1863, 3¢ Encased Postage. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. A lovely high-end example with about 5% of the silver remaining amount the lettering in the center of the reverse. The mica just shows the slightest bit of crazing. The stamp is very bright and the overall eye appeal is excellent. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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30 Fr. EP-34a. 1862-1863, 3¢ Encased Postage. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The medium size "AYERS". Case: Fine, some staining on the verso, appears original and unopened. Mica: Intact, crazed and chipped. Stamp: Shifted slightly to the left and reasonably bright overall. Overall condition: Fine . Estimated Value $200-250. |
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31 Fr. EP-34b. 1862-1863, 3¢ Encased Postage. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The variety with the large "AYERS". Case: Fine, appears to be original and unopened. Mica: Intact, crazed and some chipping. Stamp: Nicely centered and a trifle light in color. Overall condition: Fine This is the rarest of the three "Ayers" varieties. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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32 Fr. EP-34b. 1862-1863, 3¢ Encased Postage. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The variety with the large "AYERS". Case: Fine, appears to be original and unopened. Mica: Intact, crazed and some chipping. Stamp: Nicely centered and a trifle light in color. Overall condition: Fine This is the rarest of the three "Ayers" varieties. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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33 Fr. EP-70. 1862-1863, 5¢ Encased Postage. Burnett's Cooking Extracts. Case: Fine, appears to be original and unopened. Mica: Crazed but intact. Stamp: Nicely centered and reasonably bright overall. Overall condition: Fine. Estimated Value $250-350. |
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34 Fr. EP-83. 1862-1863, 5¢ Encased Postage. Kirkpatrick & Gault. Case: Fine, appears to be original and unopened. Mica: Intact, crazed and some chipping noted. Stamp: Nicely centered and a little dark. Overall condition: Fine. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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35 Fr. EP-116. 1862-1863, 10¢ Encased Postage. Gault, J. Case: Plain style. Fine, appears to be original and unopened. Mica: Completely intact with minor crazing. Stamp: Nicely centered and somewhat faded. Overall condition: Fine. Estimated Value $250-300. |