Lot 1631 S
1902, 1¢-$5 regular issue complete, overprinted "Specimen". Including 10¢ Special Delivery (E6SE), mounted on page in presentation folder with letter from Edwin C. Madden 3rd Ass. P.M. General, rich colors, 1¢ & 6¢ with natural s.e.'s, folder with wear, Very Fine, a lovely complete set.Scott No. 300SE-313SE $1,925.
Realized: $2,900
Lot 1632 E
1903, 1¢ black, progressive die essay. Unfinished design, on india die sunk on card, Very Fine, a very rare essay.Scott No. 300-E2 $3,500.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 1633
1903, 1¢ deep green. Right margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered, intensely deep and incredibly rich color, P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine, an uncommonly choice example of this very elusive shade.Scott No. 300 $28.
Realized: $50
Lot 1634 E
1903, 2¢ black, progressive die essay. Unfinished design, on india die sunk on card, Very Fine, a very rare essay, quite possibly unique.Scott No. 301-E1 $4,000.
Realized: $5,000
Lot 1635
1903, 2¢ carmine. O.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large margins, radiantly rich color, P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, an eye-arresting stamp.Scott No. 301 $35.
Realized: $350
Lot 1636
1903, 3¢ bright violet. O.g., never hinged, nicely centered, rich bold color, fresh and Extremely Fine.Scott No. 302 $125.
Realized: $325
Lot 1637
1903, 3¢ bright violet. O.g., never hinged, deep rich color, very fresh, Fine (no photo).Scott No. 302 $125.
Realized: $48
Lot 1638
1903, 5¢ blue. O.g., never hinged, large margins, strong color, Very Fine.Scott No. 304 $140.
Realized: $115
Lot 1639
1903, 6¢ claret. O.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, rich color, bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 305 $170.
Realized: $220
Lot 1640
1903, 6¢ claret. O.g., precision centering, very fresh, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 305 $73.
Realized: $50