Sale 107: Gems of Philately

Lot 2304    

1908, 5¢ blue, experimental coil, perf 12 horizontally, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color, Fine, a rare example of the 1908 5¢ blue experimental coil; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 317    $6,000.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 2305    

1908, 2¢ carmine, type II, experimental coil, perf 12 vertically, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich bright color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only five examples grade higher and this is the sole example graded 85; with 1997 P.F. (for pair) & 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85; SMQ $8,000).
Scott No. 322    $7,000.

A CHOICE LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1908 2¢ TYPE II VERTICAL EXPERIMENTAL COIL ISSUE.

Realized: $6,500

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Lot 2306    

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase, bottom margin plate no. "2108" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, wide margins and magnificent centering, rich bright color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, very rare in such exceptional condition, ex-Silver Lake; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 327    $4,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCKS OF THE 1904 10¢ LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.

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