Lot 1135 P
1879, 2¢ vermilion, small die proof, on card, immaculate, hint of minor oxidizing, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 183P2 $190.
Realized: $150
Lot 1136 P
1879, 2¢ vermilion, small die proof, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 183P2 $190.
Realized: $150
Lot 1137
1879, 2¢ vermilion, on piece in combination with 3¢ green and French Colonies 1878, 10c black on lavender (Sc. #41), all canceled by Martinique postmarks, some flaws at top of stamps, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 183+184 Estimate $60 - 80.
Realized: $25
Lot 1138
1879, 15¢ red orange, o.g., hinge remnant, strong color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 189 $350.
Realized: $90
Lot 1139 S
1889, 30¢ full black, overprinted "Sample", strip of 4, without gum, well centered, natural s.e. at left, Very Fine.Scott No. 190SK $300.
Realized: $105
Lot 1140 o
1879, 90¢ carmine, oval and faint red crayon cancels, large nicely balanced margins, strong color, Very Fine and choice; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $500).Scott No. 191 $325.
Realized: $375
Lot 1141 P
2¢ black brown, 1880 Special Printing, plate proof, position "30L" handstamp on reverse, even margins, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a rare and unlisted 2¢ Special Printing plate proof, only one sheet of 100 ever produced.Scott No. 193P4 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $300
Lot 1142 P
1882, 5¢ yellow brown, small die proof, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 205P2 $190.
Realized: $160
Lot 1143 P
1882, 5¢ yellow brown, small die proof, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 205P2 $190.
Realized: $150
Lot 1144
1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved, 5 singles in shades, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. overall.Scott No. 206 $475.
Realized: $180