Sale 287

United States Stamps and Postal History


Airmails
 
 
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Lot 1913

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green (C2), top margin arrow and plate number 8900 block of six, well centered. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 1914
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Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, "fast plane" (C3 var.), the true variety with the leading wing tip extending fully into the sheet margin, unused. Fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1915

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (C3), top margin arrow, double" TOP" and plate numbers, block of twelve, exceptionally fresh with bright colors, and fully intact, crisp perforations, choice centering, a couple with the usual gum skips. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1916

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (C3), top margin arrow, double "TOP" and plate numbers block of 12. Crisp and intact. O.g. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,225
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Lot 1917

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), top margin plate number 14828 block of six, crisp and intact perforations. O.g., never hinged. Tiny paper break in bottom right. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $2,350
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Lot 1918

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine (C6), top margin plate number 14842 block of six, strong and intact perforations, beautifully centered. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $3,100
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Lot 1919

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin set complete (C13-C15), well centered. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $2,100

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate for $2.60.
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Lot 1920

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin set complete (C13-C15), bottom plate no. singles, well centered, $1.30 tiny natural inclusion. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $2,100
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Lot 1921

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin set complete (C13-C15), nicely centered. O.g. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $1,390
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Lot 1922

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin set complete (C13-C15), plate number blocks of 6. First two bottom, last top. O.g., 65¢ hinged on one only, others selvage only. $1.30 a bit oxidized, $2.60 sealed selvage tear. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $15,850
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Lot 1923

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), bottom margin plate number 20080 block of six, strong and intact perforations, choice centering, tiny natural inclusion in selvage. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,100
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Lot 1924

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), bottom margin plate number 20085 block of six, crisp perforations, usual natural gum skips and bends. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $7,750

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1925

Airmail, 1938, 6¢ Eagle (C23), centerline block of four. Exceptionally well centered, particularly for a multiple, light natural gum bends as often. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $600

Expertization: each signed by Bloch.
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Lot 1926

Airmail, 1938, 6¢ Eagle (C23), top margin plate no. block of ten. O.g., never hinged. Some selvage separation. F.-V.F., a scarce multiple.
Scott $800

Expertization: each signed by Bloch.
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Lot 1927

Airmail, 1938, 6¢ Eagle, imperf horizontally (C23a), left sheet margin guide line block of six. Light wrinkle in right pair. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $975
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Lot 1928
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Airmail, 1962, 8¢ Jet & Capitol (C64b/BK17), complete unexploded booklet of 2 panes. Panes are o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, covers are clean and free of the often seen opening creases, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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