Lot 658 ()
Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black, Sperati reproduction, ample to large margins, signed by Sperati in pencil on reverse, without gum, Very Fine.Scott No. 10X1 var. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot 659 ()
Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, se-tenant, top right corner margin pair, positions 2-3, large to huge corner margins, without gum, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 10X2a $2,000.
Realized: $950
Lot 660 ()
Providence, R.I., 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, Bogert & Durbin second reprint, sheet of twelve, complete sheet with lettering on reverse and printed in 1898, large margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine, only 171 sheets printed; with 1982 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 10X1-10X2R $1,000.
Realized: $700
Lot 661 ()
Providence, R.I., 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, Bogert & Durbin second reprint, collection comprising lettered: 11 5¢ singles, one 10¢ single, 5¢ block of four and block of nine, 5¢-10¢ se-tenant pair with full right corner margin; and unlettered: two 5¢ singles, 5¢ left sheet margin pair, and one 10¢ single, without gum as issued, a Very Fine group; with 1982 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 10X1, 10X2R; $2,365+ Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $950
Lot 662
Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢-10¢ gray black, fakes and forgeries, collection including background research material, the original 1930 Slater book, a mint 5¢ #10X1 single, forgeries include 5¢ block of 11 and complete 5¢-10¢ sheet of 12, Hussey 5¢ block of four on thin pinkish paper, 5¢ bottom sheet margin single with fake cancel, etc., Very Fine and interesting lot.Scott No. 10X1, 10X2 var. Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $625