Lot 947
Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ dark ultramarine, top margin plate no. "13394" single, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, intense dark ultramarine color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem plate single; with 1993 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00).Scott Nos. E11 $25.
Realized: $230
Lot 948
Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ brown, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins and strong color, F.-V.F.Scott Nos. J6 $400.
Realized: $90
Lot 949 o
Postage Due, 1897, 30¢ deep claret, block of 4, socked-on-the-nose South Omaha, Nebr. receiving cancel, deep rich color, Very Fine, a very attractive multiple; with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott Nos. J43 $475.
Realized: $150
Lot 950
Offices in China, 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, well balanced margins and choice centering, brilliant color, some oxidation in frameline, otherwise Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $500).Scott Nos. K6 $210.
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Realized: $150
Lot 951
Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins, bright and fresh with bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional mint gem; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,250).Scott Nos. K9 $160.
Realized: $900
Lot 952
Offices in China, 1919, 18¢ on 9¢ salmon red, o.g., never hinged, choice centering and margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine; with 2022 Crowe certificate Graded (90, SSV $300).Scott Nos. K9 $160.
Realized: $220
Lot 953
Offices in China, 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ claret brown, o.g., hinge remnant, exceptional centering amid uncommonly large well balanced margins, rich intense color and remarkable freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, rarely encountered so large; with 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $325).Scott Nos. K11a $110.
Realized: $240
Lot 954
Agriculture Dept., 1873, 3¢ yellow, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich radiant color and exceptional freshness, Very Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott Nos. O3 $225.
Realized: $160
Lot 955
Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ ultramarine, o.g., hinged, well centered amid wide margins, vibrant color and particularly fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (85, SSV $225).Scott Nos. O36 $160.
Realized: $200
Lot 956
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color and very fresh, Fine; with 2021 Crowe certificate.Scott Nos. O95 $1,250.
Realized: $210