Sale 121: Gems of Philately

Lot 260    

1923, 2¢ Washington, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, striking deep rich color, Superb; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $425).
Scott No. 554    $3.

Realized: $450

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Lot 261 /   

1922, 5¢ Roosevelt, imperforate block of four, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, full beautifully balanced margins, intensely rich color, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 557a    $5,500 for pairs.

VERY RARE WITH ONLY ONE PANE OF 100 ISSUED WITH FEW BLOCKS STILL EXISTING.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 262    

1922, 50¢ Arlington Amphitheater, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within evenly balanced margins, strong vibrant color, Superb, a lovely high value gem; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 570    $70.

Realized: $575

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Lot 263    

1923, $5 America, top margin plate block of 8 with plate numbers "14326" & "14327", o.g., never hinged, attractive overall centering, rich radiant colors and Post Office freshness, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 573    $2,600.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 264    

1923, $5 America, carmine lake & dark blue, top margin plate block of 8 with plate numbers "14326" & "14327", o.g., never hinged, intense colors, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce and seldom offered plate block, especially in never hinged condition.
Scott No. 573a    $3,750.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 265    

1923, 1¢ Franklin, rotary press coil waste, perf. 11 x 10, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich color and Post office fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, a very difficult issue to find this choice - with only two examples grading higher; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $650).
Scott No. 578    $150.

Realized: $475

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Lot 266    

1929, 2¢ Washington, types I & II, horizontal rotary press coil, joint line pair, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, rich colors and very fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, an attractive and scarce line pair; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85).
Scott No. 599A, 599    $700.

Realized: $550

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Lot 267    

1923, 2¢ Harding, rotary press printing, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large margins, bold color on bright paper, Superb, a wonderful gem, with only four examples grading higher; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $525).
Scott No. 612    $33.

Realized: $325

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Lot 268    

1923, 2¢ Harding, rotary press printing, bottom left plate no. "14866" block of 4, o.g., never hinged, uncommonly choice centering throughout, bold color and a sharp early impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 612    $500.

Realized: $350

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Lot 269 P   

1924, 1¢-5¢ Huguenot-Walloon complete, large die proofs on India paper, on original full card (approximately 203x154mm), with typewritten approval date and signed by Postmaster General Harry S. New on card below proofs, with additional initials including the Superintendent of the Division of Stamps and Chief of the Philatelic Agency of the Post Office Department, Michael L. Eidsness, Jr., each with blue control number on reverse; 2¢ & 5¢ with minor faint tone spots on India well away from design, Very Fine.
Scott No. 614P1-616P1    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A VERY RARE SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS OF THE 1924 HUGUENOT-WALLOON ISSUE - SIGNED BY BOTH THE POSTMASTER GENERAL HARRY S. NEW AND CHIEF OF THE PHILATELIC AGENCY OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL L. EIDSNESS, JR.

Realized: $4,500

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