Sale 22: The Westpex Sale

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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