Lot 712
Revenue, 1910, $10 Reddish Brown & Green, bottom margin block of 9, full slightly toned o.g., well centered throughout, Very Fine, a scarce multiple.Scott No. R16 $540 for singles.
Realized: $210
Lot 713 o
Revenue, 1883, $1 Rose Red, Opium Tax Cancellations, group of 9 stamps showing the 5 different cancellation styles; includes small black Maltese cross (MH 551, 2 examples), large Maltese cross with arms joined in black and purple (MH 553), large cross with arms not joined (MH 552, 3 in purple different styles), the scarce purple "A.S. Cleghorn" facsimile signature (MH 554) and purple "J.M.K." John M. Kapena initials (MH 555); few flaws as to be expected, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 49 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 714 E
Playing Cards, 1892, 25¢ Black, Essay on Grayish Wove (12"x1¼"), prepared for use but never issued, full o.g., reinforced crease on left portion of band, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce intact band as most examples have been cut down to fit into albums.Meyer-Harris No. 571 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500