Sale 307

The Wm. Brian Little Collection
of United States Stamps & Plate Blocks


AIRMAIL ISSUES
 
 
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Lot 197

Airmail, 1918, 6¢ orange (C1), top margin arrow and plate No. 9155 block of six, fresh and exceptionally well centered. O.g., never hinged. Typical small paper inclusions. Very Fine.
Scott $1,050
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Lot 198

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green (C2), top margin arrow and plate No. 8900 block of six, nicely centered, original gum., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 199

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, center inverted (C3a), position 48, very well centered with large margins, bright color and paper. Original gum. Small thinning that is truly negligible and unnoticable. Fresh and choice Very Fine appearance.
Scott $275,000

AMONG THE BEST CENTERED AND MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLES OF THE "INVERTED JENNY", THE MOST WIDELY ACCLAIMED OF ALL UNITED STATES ERRORS.

Expertization: 1976, 1985 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 200

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), top margin plate No. 14831 block of six, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,350
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Lot 201

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin set complete (C13-C15), top margin plate number blocks of six, fresh and well centered, original gum, never hinged, typical minor gum skips and bends, $2.60 with some strengthened separation and a natural gum crease. A Very Fine to Extremely Fine set of plate blocks.
Scott $22,100
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