Sale 69: The Robert Markovits Collection of Special Delivery

Lot 1152 P   

Special Delivery, 1925, 15¢ Deep Orange, Large Die Proof on India, die sunk on full size 203x152mm card, typed "Approved: March 7, 1925, Postmaster General" and signed "Harry S. New", Bureau blue "1319870" handstamp on reverse, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. E13P1    $2,000.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE APPROVED LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE 1925 15¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE SIGNED BY THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

Realized: $950

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Lot 1153 S   

Special Delivery, 1925, 15¢ Deep Orange, "Colonias", blue Portuguese handstamped overprint, well centered on small piece of ledger paper, slightly tropicalized, Very Fine, The only recorded "Colonias" specimen..
Scott No. E13S var.    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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