Lot 1179
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue. O.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), bright fresh color, immaculate and Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E1 $500.
Realized: $300
Lot 1180
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue. Full o.g., precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, deep color, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning stamp.Scott No. E2 $475.
Realized: $475
Lot 1181
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange. O.g. (gum wrinkles), virtually perfect centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. E3 $260.
Realized: $120
Lot 1182
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ dark blue, unwatermarked. O.g., never hinged, deep intense shade, Post Office fresh, immaculate and Very Fine, a very rare stamp in this gem condition; with 1983 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E4 $2,100.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 1183
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue. O.g., never hinged, deep intense shade, Post Office fresh, Very Fine; with photocopy of 1989 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. E5 $470.
Realized: $250
Lot 1184
Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green. Block of 4, o.g., never hinged, attractive centering, bright and fresh with deep color, Very Fine.Scott No. E7 $600.
Realized: $260
Lot 1185
Special Delivery, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine. Bright intense color, lovely centering, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $380).Scott No. E8 $230.
Realized: $280
Lot 1186
Special Delivery, 1911, 10¢ violet blue. O.g., never hinged, deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. E8b $270.
Realized: $230
Lot 1187
Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large margins all around, bold bright color and P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful gem; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup, SMQ $1,500).Scott No. E9 $425.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 1188
Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine. O.g., lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid huge beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant color and wonderfully fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo gem, a gorgeous stamp; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J).Scott No. E9 $190.
Realized: $325