Lot
365 
Postage Due, 1891, 50¢ bright claret, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering and margins, rich color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely gem Postage Due high value; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J28 $600.
Realized: $700
Lot
366
Postage Due, 1910, 5¢ deep claret, o.g., never hinged, huge beautifully balanced margins and precise centering, rich bold color and pristine freshness, a Superb jumbo, the only example to receive this grade with none higher, with the next highest grade being only a 90J; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SMQ $1,600). Scott No. J48 $275.
THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 1910 5¢ POSTAGE DUE IN EXISTENCE.
A quick search of the Siegel website shows that they have never offered this stamp in any grade higher than 90.
Realized: $1,050
Lot
367
Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within wide margins, strong bright color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $17,500). Scott No. J59 $9,000.
A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1916 1¢ POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
The Perf 10 Postage Due stamps were printed on unwatermarked paper for a brief time. Well-centered never hinged examples are exceedingly rare. This copy with the finest centering available for this stamp is a true condition rarity. The P.S.E. has not certified any never hinged examples in any grade. The P.F. has graded one other example in the grade of "90" with none higher.
Realized: $13,500