Lot 2223
1922, 50¢ lilac, o.g., never hinged, choice centering within uncommonly large margins, fresh with bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely large margin gem.Scott No. 570 $75.
Realized: $100
Lot 2224
1923, $5 carmine & blue, o.g., never hinged, precision centering and beautifully balanced margins, Post Office fresh with rich colors, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $425).Scott No. 573 $190.
Realized: $270
Lot 2225
1923, $5 carmine & blue, corner margin block of 4 with siderographer's initials, o.g., never hinged (few tiny gum skips), well centered, bright and fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 573 $760.
Realized: $375
Lot 2226
1923, $5 carmine & blue, top margin plate block of 8 with two plate numbers and guide arrow, o.g., never hinged (gum skips affecting five stamps), exceptional centering throughout, rich colors, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderfully well centered plate block of the 1923 $5 Freedom issue.Scott No. 573 $3,750.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2227
1923, 1¢ green, rotary coil waste, block of 4, o.g., never hinged (pencil notations on top stamps), fresh with bright color, Very Fine, a scarce multiple.Scott No. 578 $640.
Realized: $130