Lot 618 /
1887, 1¢ ultramarine. Top margin block of 8 with imprint & letter, slightly disturbed o.g. at top, never hinged at bottom (fingerprints affecting left pair), exceptional centering throughout, bright color, light tone spot on top left stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine, a very handsome early block.Scott No. 212 $1,440.
Realized: $800
Lot 619
1887, 3¢ vermilion. Bottom margin plate block of 14 with imprint, o.g., two imprint singles show trace of very light hinging & balance are all pristine never hinged, very well centered overall, rich color, some rejoined perf separations in the vertical forth row of perfs in selvage, Extremely Fine, a very rare plate block in this choice condition.Scott No. 214 $4,150.
Realized: $2,400
Lot 620
1893, 1¢ Columbian. Top margin plate block of 8 with part imprint and letters, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, rich brilliant color enhancing a razor sharp impression, uncommonly fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, an outstanding gem plate block.Scott No. 230 $975.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 621
1893, 2¢ Columbian. Top margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letters, o.g., never hinged, top left three stamps being the "Broken Hat" variety, rich radiant color and a beautiful crisp early impression, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional plate block.Scott No. 231 $850 for normal.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 622
1893, 3¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered amid well balanced margins, gorgeous deep rich color, immaculate and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a magnificent 3¢ Columbian plate block in never hinged gem condition.Scott No. 232 $2,200.
Realized: $3,000
Lot 623
1893, 4¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged, well centered throughout, brilliant rich eye-arresting color and sharp detailed impression on pristine white paper, remarkably fresh, Pos. 5 with small internal tear, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous never hinged plate block; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 233 $3,750.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 624
1893, 5¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged, trivial natural paper inclusion affecting top right stamp, beautifully centered, rich vibrant color, wonderfully fresh and pristine, few perf separations in bottom right selvage, Extremely Fine, an outstanding and choice never hinged 5¢ Columbian plate block.Scott No. 234 $4,700.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 625
1893, 8¢ Columbian. Top margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letters, o.g., never hinged, well centered, rich deep color on bright paper, uncommonly fresh, Very Fine and choice, a stunning plate as fresh as the day it was printed.Scott No. 236 $2,500.
Realized: $2,250
Lot 626
1895, 1¢ blue. Right margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered, deep bold color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stunning never hinged plate block.Scott No. 264 $425.
Realized: $350
Lot 627
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III. Top margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, radiantly rich color, bright and uncommonly fresh, F.-V.F., a very scarce never hinged plate block.Scott No. 267 $325.
Realized: $190