Lot 317 E
Official Seal, 1877, experimental ink essay, green trial color plate proof on stamp paper, perforated and gummed, block of four, bottom pair smudged from the effects of ink testing, Very Fine and unlisted, ex-Christiansen, Chesapeake.Scott No. OX1-E Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625
Lot 318 P
Official Seal, 1877, brown, hybrid large die proof sunk on card, 217x148mm full card, gilt edges on three sides, from official presentation album, Very Fine a rare large die proof that exists only in hybrid format.Scott No. OX1P1 $1,750.
Realized: $475
Lot 319 P
Post Office Seal, 1879, brown, "hybrid" large die proof, 222x46mm full card, gilt edges on three sides, from official presentation album, some light foxing at edge, still Very Fine, rare large die proof that exists only in hybrid form.Scott No. OX2aP1 $2,500.
Realized: $280
Lot 320
Post Office Seal, 1907, blue, double impression, watermarked Birchwood Superfine, block of four, large margins, some light wrinkles, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. OX13c var. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $105
Lot 321
Official Seal, 1907, blue, printed on both sides, block of eight, showing full second impression under gum, pos. 3 faulty, Very Fine, This is the only recorded multiple of this variety.Scott No. OX13f Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 322 /
Official Seal, 1919, indigo, perf 12, block of four, well centered, o.g., top pair with h.r., bottom pair n.h., creased horizontal perfs; also includes well centered single, o.g., Very Fine.Scott No. OX19 $1,750.
These seals were prepared by the Government Printing Office for use by the Mail and Records Section, a unit in the General Administration Unit of the Quartermaster General's Office. They were intended to be used on damaged mail to or from civilian suppliers of goods to the military.
Lot 323 BK
Official Seal, 1947, gray black, perf 12½x8½, unexploded booklet of 12 panes of 20, partial pane of 8 and missing one pane, o.g., never hinged, some slight wear, but in surprisingly choice condition, some gum toning on last pane in booklet, otherwise Very Fine, a rare intact booklet; with 2010 P.F. certificate for a pair pulled from the booklet.Scott No. OX30 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.