Lot 1774
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, very well centered within wide margins, rich bright color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1992 & 2003 P.F. certificates.Scott No. E1 $1,250.
Realized: $850
Lot 1775
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, wide margins, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. E1 $1,250.
Realized: $350
Lot 1776
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within wide balanced margins, rich deep color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning never hinged gem; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E2 $1,150.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 1777
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, rich brilliant color, choice centering and well balanced margins, very fresh, Extremely Fine; with 2014 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,300).Scott No. E3 $675.
Realized: $750
Lot 1778
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, rich brilliant color on bright fresh paper, well centered amid wide margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (85, SSV $900).Scott No. E3 $675.
Realized: $550
Lot 1779
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, wide margins, rich brilliant color, Very Fine and choice; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. E3 $650.
Realized: $475
Lot 1780
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, choice centering, rich radiant color, Very Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF 80).Scott No. E3 $650.
Realized: $350
Lot 1781
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, deep color, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a very difficult stamp to obtain in never hinged condition; with photocopy of 2010 P.F. certificate for plate strip of 3.Scott No. E4 $2,100.
Realized: $650
Lot 1782
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color, bright and fresh, F.-V.F.Scott No. E4 $850.
Realized: $250
Lot 1783
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue, o.g., lightly hinged (trace of offset), near perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem; with 2003 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $475).Scott No. E5 $210.
Realized: $260