Lot 1808 o
1918, 3¢ violet, type III, offset printing, double impression, neat "W.43rd St" barred duplex cancel, strong color clearly showing full second impression, Fine, very scarce and seldom offered in used condition.Scott Nos. 529a $800.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 1809
1918, 2¢ carmine rose, type IV, offset printing, imperf, top margin block of 4 with vertical guide arrow, o.g., never hinged, wide balanced margins, deep color, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott Nos. 532 $320 for singles.
Realized: $180
Lot 1810
1918, 2¢ carmine, type V, offset printing, imperf, right margin single showing part arrow, o.g., never hinged, large well balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine; with 1989 P.F. certificate for block.Scott Nos. 533 $200.
Realized: $170
Lot 1811 /
1918, 2¢ carmine, type V, offset printing, imperf, block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, enormous margins showing small portions of adjacent stamps at sides, rich vibrant color, Superb, an exceptional multiple; with 1995 P.S.E. certificate (for n.h.).Scott Nos. 533 $640 for singles.
Realized: $450
Lot 1812
1918, 2¢ carmine, type VI, offset printing, imperf, bottom margin plate no. "11654" block of 6, o.g., never hinged (some small gum skips as usual), large margins all around, brilliant color and very fresh, Extremely Fine.Scott Nos. 534A $725.
Realized: $325
Lot 1813
1918, 2¢ carmine, type VII, offset printing, imperf, o.g., barest trace of hinge, appears never hinged, large margins, strong bright color, trivial light natural gum wrinkles, otherwise Extremely Fine; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.Scott Nos. 534B $2,500.
Realized: $2,300