Lot 1806
1916, 2¢ carmine. Left margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 463 $250.
Realized: $130
Lot 1807
1916, 4¢ orange brown. O.g., very lightly hinged, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, wonderfully rich vibrant color, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem.Scott No. 465 $45.
Realized: $170
Lot 1808
1916, 8¢ olive green. Top margin block of 4 with plate number and part imprint, o.g., never hinged, with top left stamp being a beautiful gem jumbo, rich bright color, very fresh, Very Fine overall.Scott No. 470 $520.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 1809
1916, 11¢ dark green. Top margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (few tiny gum skips at bottom), nicely centered amid large margins, deep rich color, fresh, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 473 $625.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 1810 /
1916, 12¢ claret brown, imperforate horizontally. Center vertical pair in block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, rich color, one light blind perf between center pair, light horizontal wrinkle, otherwise F.-V.F., a unique misperforate variety.Scott No. 474var Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 1811
1917, 50¢ light violet. O.g., fairly well centered, strong bright color, fresh, Very Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. 477 $1,100.
Realized: $950
Lot 1812
1916, $1 violet black. O.g., lightly hinged, perfect centering amid large margins, bold vivid color, bright and P.O. fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a marvelous mint high value; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 478 $800.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1813
1916, $1 violet black. O.g., never hinged (trivial slight offset on gum), well centered, deep rich color, very bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, choice this nice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 478 $1,600.
Realized: $950
Lot 1814
1916, $1 violet black. O.g., nicely centered, rich color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (F-VF 75).Scott No. 478 $800.
Realized: $475
Lot 1815
1916, $1 violet black. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered, bold color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 478 $800.
Realized: $425