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Sale 69: The Robert Markovits Collection of Special Delivery

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1925 20¢ Black - Essays and Proofs

Lots 1156-1159

Lot 1156    

Special Delivery, 1925, 20¢ Black, Original Photograph, black and white 210x170mm photograph used to develop the design, Very Fine, an excellent collateral item.
Scott No. E14 var.    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1157 P   

Special Delivery, 1925, 20¢ Purple, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India, die sunk on full size 202x151mm card, Bureau blue "1325832" handstamp on reverse; bottom right corner flaw, Very Fine.
Scott No. E14TC1ae    $4,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE 1925 20¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IN PURPLE.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 1158 P   

Special Delivery, 1925, 20¢ Black, Large Die Proof on India, die sunk on full size 202x152mm card, typed "Approved: April 10, 1925, Postmaster General" and signed "Harry S. New", Bureau blue "1326125" handstamp on reverse; minor corner crease, Very Fine.
Scott No. E14P1    $2,000.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE APPROVED LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE 1925 20¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE SIGNED BY THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

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Lot 1159 P   

Special Delivery, 1925, 20¢ Black, Large Die Proof on India, die sunk on full size 202x152mm card, shows tiny transfer imperfection due to inclusion, Bureau blue "1326119" handstamp on reverse; minor card crease, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. E14P1    $2,000.

Realized: $725

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