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