Lot
283 
Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue. Top margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid huge and evenly balanced margins all around, rich radiant colors enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, Post Office fresh, a Superb jumbo, a magnificent gem for the most demanding perfectionist; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 100). Scott No. C3 $150.
This is one of only two examples to attain the perfect grade of "Superb 100" with none higher.
Realized: $5,000
Lot
284
Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine. Left margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large margins, deep color, P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful gem; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95). Scott No. C6 $160.
Realized: $625
Lot
285 
Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin set complete. A stunning matched set of top margin plate blocks of 6, o.g., never hinged, each wonderfully well centered amid large margins, all with rich bright colors and remarkably fresh, 65¢ with light natural gum wrinkle in top left stamp, Extremely Fine and choice, possibly the finest never hinged set of plate blocks of the 1930 Graf Zeppelin issue; each with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. C13-C15 $22,100.
Realized: $19,000
Lot
286
Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin. O.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large oversized and evenly balanced margins, deep bold color, wonderfully fresh and pristine, Superb, an outstanding gem in every regard and destined to bring a record price; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (Superb 98). Scott No. C13 $400.
Realized: $3,750
Lot
287
Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin. Bottom margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large well balanced margins, deep vibrant color, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional gem; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95). Scott No. C13 $400.
Realized: $900