Lot 2253 BK
1923, 1¢ Deep Green, group of 10 booklets, one cover with tear and crease, F.-V.F. group.Scott No. 552a, 554c $850.
Realized: $135
Lot 2254 ()
1923, 10¢ orange, imperf, horizontal pair, without gum as issued, full even margins showing portion of guideline at right edge, rich vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, a rare pair unmarked by blue pencils marks; with 2011 P.F. certificate, Ward handstamp.Scott No. 562b $2,500.
Only two panes of this imperforate where issued. Both panes contained large areas of blue pencil marks, defaced by inspector's. It is estimated that only 40 to 50 unmarked pairs exist.
Lot 2255
1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary coil waste, o.g., never hinged, wonderful centering amid huge well balanced margins, rich color and pristine freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, the only never hinged example to receive this lofty grade with only two higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $2,200 for 95 and $6,900 for 98).Scott No. 595 $500.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 2256
1923, 2¢ Harding, rotary, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, strong color and pristine freshness, Superb, a wonderful mint gem; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $575).Scott No. 612 $33.
Realized: $375
Lot 2257
1928, 2¢ Hawaii, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins, brilliant color, a Superb gem, a stunning gem; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $325 for 98).Scott No. 647 $7.
Realized: $350
Lot 2258
1929, 2¢ Ohio River, lake, o.g., never hinged, rich true lake color, wide margins, Very Fine; with 2011 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 681a $650.
Realized: $325
Lot 2259
1932, 3¢ Washington, imperf between, vertical pair, o.g., never hinged (natural vertical gum skip), nicely centered for this, strong bold color, Very Fine, a very scarce and elusive variety.Scott No. 720c $1,400.
Realized: $425
Lot 2260
1934, 3¢ Wisconsin, imperf vertically, horizontal pair with left sheet margin, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering, Extremely Fine, very scarce with approximately 80 pairs reported; with photocopy of 2005 P.F. certificate for block and 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 739b $750.
Lot 2261
1934, 1¢ Parks, imperf horizontally, vertical pair with bottom sheet margin, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine, only 16 pairs or strips issued; signed S.A. (Spencer Anderson), with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 740a $1,750.
Realized: $550
Lot 2262
1934, 1¢ Parks, imperf horizontally, vertical pair, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine, only 16 pairs or strips issued; signed E.W. Stern and S.A. (Spencer Anderson), with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 740a $1,750.
Realized: $525