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
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
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.