Sale 111: Gems of Philately

Lot 3227    

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin, Complete Matched Set of Bottom Margin Plate Block of 6, o.g., never hinged (few light natural gum bends as always & 65¢ with two small natural gum skips), virtually perfect centering on each and every block, bright fresh colors, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott Nos. C13-C15    $15,200.

CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST SETS OF NEVER HINGED ZEPPELIN PLATE BLOCKS.

Realized: $10,500

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Lot 3228    

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete, 1930 South America - Pan America Flight, May 18-31 flight cover addressed to Fred J. Plant in Washington, D.C., franked with 1930, 65¢-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin issue complete (C13-C15) tied by Washington, D.C., Apr 19, 1930 First Day of Issue duplex postmarks with additional strike at lower right, U.S. and German flight cachets with additional purple circular Round Trip handstamp, reverse with Friedrichshafen and green New York Zeppelin backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Morton; with 2007 & 2019 P.F. certificates.
Scott Nos. C13-C15; $10,000    Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.

A WONDERFUL AND RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1930 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE ON FLOWN FIRST DAY COVER.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 3229    

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, o.g., never hinged, precise centering within large evenly balanced margins, wonderful rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful gem high value; with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 95.
Scott Nos. C15    $850.

Realized: $900

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Lot 3230    

Airmail, 1933, 50¢ "Chicago" Zeppelin, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color, Superb; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $500).
Scott Nos. C18    $75.

Realized: $300

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