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Airmail
 
 
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Lot 215

Airmail, 1918, First Issue, 6¢ to 24¢ complete (C1-C3), complete centerline block of four. Original gum never hinged, no skips or bends, fresh and crisp. F.-V.F., nice set.
Scott $1,440

Expertization: 6¢ with 1980 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 216

Airmail, 1923, Second Issue, 8¢ to 24¢ complete (C4-C6), complete on 3 First Day Covers, 8¢ is a block of four, 16¢ on a Ward cover, 24¢ on a Worden cover, fresh and choice set, Very Fine.
Scott $1,950

Expertization: 16¢ and 24¢ with 1978 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 217

Airmail, 1923, 8¢ dark green (C4), bottom plate no. 14825 block of six. Original gum never hinged. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $330
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Lot 218

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), original gum never hinged, choice centering within very wide margins for this, exceptionally fresh with intense color. Extremely Fine, a choice mint single. SMQ $450.
Scott $120

Expertization: with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 219

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue (C5), left plate no. 14829 block of six. Original gum never hinged, negligible gum bends and a tiny skip, rich color, fresh and crisp. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,000
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Lot 220

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine (C6), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering within unusually wide margins, vibrant color on fresh white paper. Extremely Fine, a stunning gem. SMQ $1,100.
Scott $130

Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 221

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine (C6), top plate no. F14840 block of six. Original gum never hinged, signed in selvage "Harry S. New P.M.G.", fresh and crisp. F.-V.F., we have only seen one other of this value signed by Postmaster General Harry S. New, and this appears to be the only never hinged example.
Scott $2,500 as regular plate block
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Lot 222
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Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine (C6), perfectly centered with huge margins for this value, brilliant color. Neatly cancelled. Extremely Fine, truly scarce in this gem used condition, only three grade higher (100). SMQ $600.
Scott $30

Expertization: with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate and 2014 P.S.E. certificate, both graded SUP 98J.
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Lot 223

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), original gum never hinged, usual light natural gum bends, well centered. Bright and fresh Very Fine to Extremely Fine, choice set.
Scott $1,675
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Lot 224

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), original gum never hinged, natural gum creases. Fresh F.-V.F.
Scott $1,675

Expertization: C14 with 1977 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 225

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), original gum never hinged, C14 tiny gum disturbance, fresh set. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,675
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Lot 226

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), 65¢ on picture postcard, others each on cover with Airmail border, all proper flight cachets, fresh set, Very Fine.
Scott $1,155
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Lot 227

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered within wide margins, brilliant color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: with 2017 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 228

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), original gum, essentially perfectly centered. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SSV $250 (SMQ $300).
Scott $180

Expertization: with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 229

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), original gum lightly hinged, natural gum bends, excellent centering. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $180

Expertization: with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 230

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), original gum never hinged, light gum bends, and no skips. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: with photocopy of 2019 P.F. certificate for block.
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Lot 231

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), left margin single. Original gum never hinged, natural gum bend, light fingerprint on gum, beautifully centered, wide margins. Very Fine.
Scott $250
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Lot 232
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Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), left margin single, beautifully centered within wide margins. Vibrant color and a neat postmark confined to the upper right corner. Extremely Fine. SMQ $425.
Scott $160

Expertization: with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 233

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within very large margins, brilliant color on fresh paper. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 234

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), original gum never hinged, bright and fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 235

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), original gum never hinged, post office fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $575

Expertization: with photocopy of 2016 P.F. certificate for block.
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Lot 236
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Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), choice centering, bright color. Neat wavy line machine cancel. Fresh Extremely Fine, only two graded higher by the P.S.E.(98J, 100). SSV $1,900 (SMQ $2,000).
Scott $360

Expertization: with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98.
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Lot 237

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum never hinged, excellent centering within unusually wide margins, fresh and choice. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $850
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Lot 238

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum never hinged, quite nicely centered, brilliant color and paper. Very Fine. SSV $850 (SMQ $ 800).
Scott $850

Expertization: with 2017 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 239

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum never hinged, tiny gum skips, fresh and well centered. Very Fine.
Scott $850
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Lot 240

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum never hinged, well centered within large margins, beautiful rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $850

Expertization: with photocopy of 2016 P.F. certificate for pair.
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Lot 241

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum never hinged, light natural gum bends and tiny gum skip, post office fresh with rich color. Very Fine. SMQ $800.
Scott $850

Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 242

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum barely noticeable hinging, excellent centering, bright and rich color. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $525
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Lot 243

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum very lightly hinged, well centered and fresh. F.-V.F.
Scott $525
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Lot 244

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), block of four. Original gum never hinged, quite well centered and pristine. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $4,000 as singles.
Scott $3,400 as singles

Expertization: with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 245
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Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), choice centering, rich color and paper. Clear slogan cancel. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SSV $850 (SMQ $800).
Scott $550

Expertization: with 2016 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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