Lot 972
Great Britain, 1970, 10d cerise. Corner margin block of 25, o.g., never hinged, bends affecting bottom portion of sheet, otherwise Fine (no photo).SG No. 829 £14 for singles ($22).
Realized: $5
Lot 973 o
Great Britain, 1902, 5s bright carmine, overprinted "I.R. Official". Neat town cancel, nicely centered, bright color, Very Fine, a handsome example of this scarce Official high value; with 1951 R.P.S. certificate. Scott No. O24 $5,750.SG No. O25 £6,000 ($9,420).
Realized: $3,750
Lot 974
Great Britain, 1886, 6d dull green, overprinted "Govt Parcels". O.g., warm shade, Fine; with 1920 R.P.S. certificate. Scott No. O28 $1,700.SG No. O62 £1,750 ($2,747).
Realized: $725
Lot 975
Great Britain, 1902, 1s dull green & carmine, overprinted "Govt Parcels". Full o.g., small hinge remnant, well centered, strong bright colors, fresh and Extremely Fine, a choice official parcels issue; with 2007 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. O43 $850.SG No. O78 £800 ($1,256).
Realized: $600
Lot 976
Great Britain, 1897 1d multiple forwarded entire. From Clitheroe (Jan 4) forwarded multiple times before being returned to sender (Jan 16), with 26 town postmarks on front and reverse, F.-V.F (no photo).Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $60