Sale 67: The Westpex Sale

Lot 3259    

Ryukyus, 1949, 1st Issue, 1st and 2nd printings, 5s-1y complete, the two sets of 7, each is well centered, mostly tropicalized o.g., overall fresh and Very Fine sets.
Scott No. 1-7, 1a-7a    $575.

Realized: $250

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Lot 3260    

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet, o.g., never hinged, choice centering and margins, bright and fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine, a gem key issue.
Scott No. 17    $2,250.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 3261    

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, rich color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 17    $1,600.

Realized: $725

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Lot 3262    

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet, well centered with large margins, strong color on bright paper, o.g., fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 17    $1,600.

Realized: $650

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Lot 3263 o   

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet, neat bar cancel, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, far rarer in used condition despite the given catalog values.
Scott No. 17    $1,600.

Realized: $650

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Lot 3264 o   

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet, boxed town cancel, wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, a rare stamp, especially in used condition.
Scott No. 17    $1,600.

Realized: $675

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Lot 3265    

Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge on Shuri Castle, 100y on 2y rose violet, "Kai Tei" in 8/8 point type, bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, rich color on bright white paper, fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott No. 17a    $2,250.

Realized: $850

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Lot 3266 ()   

Ryukyus, 1958, 2¢ & 4¢ black, imperf trial color proofs with red Mihon specimen overprint, each with large margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 46TCS5, 48TCS5    $1,400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 3267    

Ryukyus, 1958, U.S. Currency Provisional, 2¢ dark blue & 10¢ aquamarine, singles used with ½¢ hibiscus (58) and two cash stamps on registration envelope, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 46, 50    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 3268 ()   

Ryukyus, 1958, U.S. Currency Provisional, $1 rose lilac, imperf between, horizontal pair, bright color and paper, without gum as issued, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 53a    $500.

Realized: $180

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