Lot 1221
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color, attractive centering, Very Fine; with 2003 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. E1 $550.
Realized: $270
Lot 1222
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, strong bold color, fresh and nicely centered, Very Fine; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. E2 $1,150.
Realized: $500
Lot 1223
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue, o.g., very lightly hinged, nicely balanced margins, deep rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SSV $575).Scott No. E2 $500.
Realized: $425
Lot 1224
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered, rich brilliant color, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, a striking never hinged stamp; with 1996 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. E3 $675.
Realized: $375
Lot 1225
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., very lightly hinged, stunning color and sharp impression, wide balanced margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2017 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95, SSV $600).Scott No. E3 $300.
Realized: $375
Lot 1226
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid uncommonly large well balanced margins, rich deep color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful mint gem; with 2003 P.F. and 2017 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95, SSV $2,150).Scott No. E4 $900.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 1227
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ dark blue, unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, rich dark blue color, well centered, Extremely Fine; with 1982 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E4 $900.
Realized: $625
Lot 1228
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, large oversized margins, fresh with rich vibrant color, a Very Fine jumbo; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E4 $900.
Realized: $325
Lot 1229
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, well centered and portioned margins, intensely deep color on Post Office fresh paper, Very Fine and choice; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E5 $500.
Realized: $400
Lot 1230
Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, strong color and wide margins, Very Fine; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. E6 $525.
Realized: $350