Lot 294
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue, exceptionally fresh and perfectly centered with deep color and barely hinged o.g. (if, indeed it is hinged at all), a marvelous, Extremely Fine to Superb gem; with 1982 P.F. and 2001 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. E1 $550.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 295
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue, block of 4, toned o.g., rich color, Fine, a very scarce multiple.Scott No. E1 $2,500.
Realized: $260
Lot 296
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue, o.g., never hinged (pinpoint natural gum inclusion), beautifully centered and remarkably fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; an exceptional E2 which is quite rare in this Post Office fresh never hinged condition; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E2 $1,150.
Realized: $625
Lot 297
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged, deep color, Fine.Scott No. E2 $500.
Realized: $125
Lot 298
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, well centered and exceptionally fresh and bright, Very Fine; with photocopy of 1994 P.F. certificate for a block of 4.Scott No. E3 $675.
Realized: $240
Lot 299
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., lightly hinged, precision centering amid well balanced margins, radiantly rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, choice so nice; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $335).Scott No. E3 $290.
Realized: $240
Lot 300
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and nicely centered, Very Fine and choice; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E4 $900.
Realized: $600
Lot 301
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue, lower right corner margin single, post office fresh and nicely centered with pristine, never hinged o.g., Very Fine with great eye appeal.Scott No. E5 $475.
Realized: $280
Lot 302
Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green, virtually perfectly centered with rich color and immaculate, never hinged o.g.; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb gem.Scott No. E7 $150.
Realized: $180
Lot 303
Special Delivery, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered with extra large margins and vibrant color, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine; with 1993 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E8 $240.
Realized: $160