Lot
329 
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Blue, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, perfect centering amid large margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of five examples to receive this lofty grade with only two higher; with 1982 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $7,500). Scott No. E1 $1,250.
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1885 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Realized: $6,500
Lot
330
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, near perfect centering with beautifully balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine to Superb, only four examples to receive this lofty grade with only one higher; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,400). Scott No. E2 $1,150.
ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1888 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Realized: $5,750
Lot
331
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, bottom margin plate "552" number strip of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, attractive overall centering, rich bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, unlisted in Scott in never hinged condition; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85). Scott No. E2 $5,500 for hinged.
A VERY RARE PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE 1888 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Realized: $5,250
Lot
332
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ Orange, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a very scarce never hinged stamp in such choice condition; with 2011 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95, SSV $4,000). Scott No. E3 $675.
Lot
333
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, rich intense color with a sharp detailed impression, bright and exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, the most difficult Special Delivery issue to obtain in choice never hinged condition; with 1993, 1995 & 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $5,500). Scott No. E4 $2,250.
A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894, 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000
Lot
334
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid huge beautifully balanced boardwalk margins, rich radiant color on bright fresh paper, a Superb jumbo, one of two examples to receive this lofty jumbo grade with none higher; with 2004 P.S.E. and 2009 P.F. certificates, the first Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $5,000). Scott No. E4 $900.
ONE OF THE FINEST JUMBO EXAMPLES OF THE 1894 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Realized: $5,000
Lot
335
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ Blue, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color and Post Office freshness, exceptional centering within large beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful immaculate gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,800), to date only one example has graded higher. Scott No. E5 $500.
Realized: $2,300
Lot
336
Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich vibrant color and sharp proof-like impression, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2011 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $4,000). Scott No. E6 $525.
A SUPERB NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Realized: $3,500
Lot
337
Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ Ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid huge beautifully balanced margins, radiant color and Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, a remarkable gem; with 2010 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1350). Scott No. E9 $425.
Realized: $900
Lot
338
Special Delivery, 1916, 10¢ Pale Ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, perfect centered with large evenly balanced margins all around, bright vibrant color on fresh paper, a Superb gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,600), to date only three examples has graded higher. Scott No. E10 $700.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1916, 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IN PRISTINE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Realized: $2,900