Lot
547 
1938, $5 Presidential, top plate block of 20 with 2 plate numbers, "TOP" and registration markers, full selvage around, rich colors, very fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott No. 834 $2,200.
Realized: $800
Lot
548
1938, $5 Presidential, centerline block of 4, large margins and strong colors, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 834 $375.
Realized: $220
Lot
549
1938, 3¢ Swedes and Finns, o.g., never hinged, rich vibrant color, perfect centering and margins, a Superb gem; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $300). Scott No. 836 $1.
Realized: $90
Lot
550
1938, 3¢ Iowa Territory, o.g., never hinged, deep color and extraordinary margins, a Superb gem, only four to grade as such with none higher; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $300). Scott No. 838 $1.
Realized: $230
Lot
551
1939, 3¢ Baseball Centennial, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, large evenly balanced margins, a Superb gem, only ten to grade as such with none higher; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $215). Scott No. 855 $1.
Realized: $85
Lot
552
1939, 3¢ Panama Canal, o.g., never hinged, remarkably large margins and precision centering, intense color, a Superb jumbo; with 2009 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificates (both Superb 98J). Scott No. 856 $1.
Realized: $130
Lot 553 E
1960, 4¢ Jefferson Credo Essays, of four similar hand drawn essays on thick tracing paper in dark brown, red brown and white (259x218mm), similar to issued design with each showing slightly different hand & sword symbol, each signed "Frank V. Conley, Designer" at lower right, Very Fine, a unique and attractive unlisted hand-drawn composite essay (see #1140-E1 in Scott catalog, page 832).Scott No. 1141E Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot 554 E
1960, 4¢ Jefferson Credo Essay, hand drawn essay on thick tracing paper in dark brown, red brown and white (approximately 130x105mm), similar to issued design showing slightly different hand & sword symbol, signed "Frank V. Conley, Designer" at lower right, some creasing in paper not affecting design, otherwise Very Fine, a unique and attractive unlisted hand-drawn composite essay (see #1140-E1 in Scott catalog, page 832).Scott No. 1141E Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 555 E
1960, 4¢ Jefferson Credo Essay, hand drawn essay on thick tracing paper in dark brown, red brown and white (approximately 130x105mm), similar to issued design showing slightly different hand & sword symbol, signed "Frank V. Conley, Designer" at lower right, Very Fine, a unique and attractive unlisted hand-drawn composite essay (see #1140-E1 in Scott catalog, page 832.Scott No. 1141E Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 556 E
1960, 4¢ Jefferson Credo Essay, hand drawn essay on thick tracing paper in dark brown, red brown and white (approximately 130x105mm), similar to issued design showing slightly different hand & sword symbol, signed "Frank V. Conley, Designer" at lower right, Very Fine, a unique and attractive unlisted hand-drawn composite essay (see #1140-E1 in Scott catalog, page 832.Scott No. 1141E Estimate $500 - 750.