Lot 1899
Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ deep brown, Special Printing, o.g., hinge remnants, natural s.e. at left, distinctive deep brown color, F.-V.F., a handsome example of the rare 50¢ Postage Due Special Printing, an estimate of no more than 179 examples of this special printing where ever issued; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. J14 $7,000.
Realized: $1,250
Lot 1900
Postage Due, 1912, 50¢ deep claret, o.g., small hinge remnants, rich bold color, bright and fresh, Fine and scarce; with 2011 Weiss certificate.Scott No. J50 $1,100.
Realized: $240
Lot 1901 o
Postage Due, 1914, 30¢ carmine lake, left margin plate block of 6 with imprint and star, Minneapolis, Minn. precancels, deep color, Fine and scarce.Scott No. J57 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100