Lot 2559
2¢ rose, postal forgery. Extraordinary block of 10 of this notorious issue promulgated to defraud the Post Office Department; full gum (never hinged), rarely seen in any kind of multiple, Very Fine.Scott No. 499 var Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $650
Lot 2560
1917, 2¢ rose, type I, imperf vertically. Horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, small thins in both stamps, Fine appearing; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate (no photo).Scott No. 499b $375.
Realized: $60
Lot 2561
1917, 2¢ lake, type I. The so-called "Dallas" shade, unmistakable color, centered as usual Fine, o.g. and very scarce, Fine.Scott No. 499h $500.
Realized: $85
Lot 2562
1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia. Three singles, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Fine (no photo).Scott No. 500 $1,800.
Realized: $250
Lot 2563
1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia. Two copies, o.g., never hinged, o.g., never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F., each with copy of 1985 PF certificate for sheet (no photo).Scott No. 500 $1,200.
Realized: $230
Lot 2564
1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia. O.g., never hinged, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 500 $600.
Realized: $55
Lot 2565 o
1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia. Four copies, various cancels, three with minor flaws, F.-V.F. appearing (no photo).Scott No. 500 $960.
Realized: $100
Lot 2566
1917, Washington-Franklins. 3¢-5¢ & 9¢, all lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 502//509 $46.
Realized: $75
Lot 2567 /
1917, Washington-Franklin plate blocks. Four plate no. blocks of six, o.g., 503 bottom, n.h. fine, 509 bottom, l.h., 5 n.h., 512 side, ave-fine, l.h., & 512a, h.r., 4 n.h., Fine lot (no photo).Scott No. 503/512a $700.
Realized: $145
Lot 2568
1917, 5¢ rose error. In pair with 2¢, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 505 $700.
Realized: $250