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Sale 72: Gems of Philately

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Duck Stamps

Lots 385-387

Lot 385    

Hunting Permit, 1934, $1 Mallards, o.g., never hinged, large evenly balanced margins and precise centering, gorgeous rich bold color, Superb, one of ten examples to receive this lofty grade with four higher (all 98J); with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,700).
Scott No. RW1    $700.

A MARVELOUS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1934 $1 MALLARDS ISSUE.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 386    

Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color and immaculate freshness, Superb, one of five examples to receive this grade with only six examples higher; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,200).
Scott No. RW2    $750.

A WONDERFUL NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1935 $1 CANVASBACKS ISSUE.

We sold a P.S.E. graded 98J in our New York 2016 auction for a hammer price of $6,000. A quick search of the Siegel website shows that they have never offered this stamp in any grade higher than 95.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 387    

Hunting Permit, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks, bottom left corner margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering throughout, rich brilliant color and "Post Office" freshness, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. RW2    $11,500.

A MARVELOUS GEM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1935 $1 HUNTING PERMIT ISSUE, RARE IN SUCH EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION.

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