Lot 1980 E
1908, 1¢ black photo essay, approved engravers model photographically reduced from original artwork, retouched in black ink, and mounted on thick gray cardboard, signed "GvLM Sept. 26th 1908" by Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer (in office March 1907 to March 1909), Very Fine and unique.Scott No. 331-E1 $5,000.
Lot
1981 
1908, perf. 12 paper essay, block of four, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, One of only two recorded blocks of this paper essay, ex-Finkleburg. Scott No. 331E Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot 1982 P
1908, 1¢ green, large die proof, India paper die impressed on full size 151x201mm card, BEP "325531" handstamp on reverse; some soiling on card, F.-V.F., one of only three recorded.Scott No. 331P1 $1,250.
Realized: $525
Lot
1983
1908, 1¢ green, China Clay Paper, exceptionally well centered, rich color, o.g., Very Fine and choice; with 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 331 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
Recent research indicates that these items are perhaps not on China Clay paper, but rather printed on paper made with dirty water. The Philatelic Foundation will no longer issue certificates for this variety.
Realized: $220
Lot
1984
1908, 1¢ green, pre-perf fold-over, upper right corner margin block of four, crazy perforations created by fold-over, intense color, o.g., thin spot, F.-V.F. Scott No. 331 var. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $85
Lot 1985 o
1908, 1¢ green, double transfer, variety shows in "One Cent" and the bottom of the bust, cancelled by grid, Fine and rare, listed but unpriced by Scott.Scott No. 331 var. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $120
Lot
1986 o
1908, 1¢ green, pre-print and pre-perf fold-over, lower right corner margin block of four, each with "Boston Mass." precancel, rich color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 331 var. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $140
Lot
1987 BK
1908, 1¢ green, booklet pane of six, position D with plate number "5037", exceptionally well centered, o.g., some perf separations, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 331a $225.
Realized: $90
Lot
1988 
1908, 1¢ green, tied by "Niagara Falls, N.Y., Falls Sta., Jun 2 1911" duplex on large unsealed Niagara's International Carnival cover to Mount Eden Cal. at the 1¢ per 2 ounce 3rd class printed matter rate, June 6th arrival backstamp; Very Fine and spectacular use. Scott No. 331 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $600
Lot
1989
1908, 1¢ green, used with 10¢ Special Delivery (E7), both tied by "Denver Colo. Aug 6 1909" duplexes on post card to Alliance Neb.; card crease and abrasion, F.-V.F., a scarce registered post card use with the 10¢ Merry Widow special delivery stamp. Scott No. 331 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $280