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U.S. and Canada Stamps and Postal History


U.S. Stamps: Airmail and Back-of-the-Book
 
 
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Lot 892

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green (C2), top margin arrow & plate no. block of six, bright, fresh and virtually perfectly centered with barely hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $925

Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate.
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Lot 893

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (C3), top margin arrow, "TOP" & plate no. block of 10, exceptionally well centered with solid perfs, brilliant color and never hinged original gum; couple tiny gum skips upper left & upper right stamps; fresh and choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900

Expertization: clear 2002 PSE and 2005 PF Certificates.
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Lot 894

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), wide bottom margin plate no. block of six, beautifully centered and crisp with immaculate, never hinged original gum; fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,200

Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.
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Lot 895

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), full top margin plate no. block of six, bright and fresh with outstanding centering and very lightly hinged original gum (lower left stamp only), Very Fine.
Scott $1,450

Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate.
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Lot 896

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine (C6), full top margin plate no. block of six, very well centered with vibrant color and full, never hinged original gum; small gum skip upper right stamp; fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,850

Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate.
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Lot 897

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), a choice, beautifully centered, never hinged set with none of the usual gum skips or bends, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900

Expertization: PF Certificates: C13 2002; C14 2003 & 2006; C15 2006; the 2006 certificates both graded XF 90.
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Lot 898

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), post office fresh and beautifully centered, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900
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Lot 899

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), a fresh, exceptionally well centered set, original gum, never hinged, faint natural plate wash at top center of the $1.30¢; Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900

Expertization: C13 with 2006 PF Certificate; C15 with 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 900

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), a choice set of sheet margin singles, the 65¢ and $1.30 with plate numbers, all beautifully centered and post office fresh with never hinged original gum ($1.30 with natural gum skip), Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900

Expertization: 65¢ w/2006 PF Certificate graded XF-S 95, $1.30 w/2004 PF Certificate, $2.60 w/2005 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 901

Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), beautifully centered and wonderfully fresh with never hinged original gum, minor natural gum skips on the $1.30, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900
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Lot 902
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Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), a selected set, beautifully centered, fresh and neatly canceled, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,140
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Lot 903

Airmail Semi-Official, 1877, 5¢ Buffalo Balloon (CL1), large balanced margins, original gum, couple tiny thins and small tone spots, few very light vertical creases; fresh and otherwise Very Fine. Only 300 issued, of which 23 were used.
Scott $7,500
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