Sale 331

U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1923-1929 Issues
 
 
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Lot 787

1924, 2¢ Huguenot-Walloon (615), impeccable centering within gigantic margins, fresh intense color, never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $400 for a normal 98.
Scott $8

THIS STUNNING JUMBO IS THE HIGHEST GRADE TO DATE FOR A 2¢ WALLOON, A GRADE IT SHARES WITH ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE.

Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 788

1928, 2¢ carmine, type II (634A), upper left plate # 19644 block of four, exceptionally well centered, o.g., never hinged, faint, truly insignificant corner crease in lower left selvage, post office fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 789

1929, 2¢ Edison coil (656), joint line pair, absolute perfection top to bottom, at the sides, and the line is dead center, fresh color and never hinged original gum, a Superb gem. SMQ $1,100 as 98, unpriced as 100.
Scott $45

A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS ACTUALLY RATHER DIFFICULT COIL, BEING ONE OF TWO TO HAVE ACHIEVED THIS TOP GRADE, WITH NONE GRADED HIGHER.

Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate graded Gem 100.
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Lot 790

1929, 2¢ Sullivan Expedition, lake color error (657a), bottm plate number block of six, fresh and well centered, original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage and on the top right stamp only, Very Fine.
Scott $2,750 ($3,200 as singles)

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE LAKE SHADE PLATE BLOCK.

Expertization: 1995 PF Certificate.
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