Lot 2497
Documentary, 1953, $1.10, imperforate vertically. Corner margin block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skips), bright color, fresh and Fine, a very scarce multiple; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. R634a $1,800 for singles.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2498 BK()
Documentary, 1954, $2,500 carmine. 10 panes of 4 in complete unexploded booklet, without gum as issued, Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine, a wonderful revenue rarity, one of three known complete books.Scott No. R685 Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
Realized: $12,000
Lot 2499 ()
Documentary, 1954, $2,500 carmine. Full pane of 4, without gum as issued, P.O. fresh, Very Fine, listed but unpriced unused in Scott catalog.Scott No. R685 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2500 ()
Proprietary, 1871, 1¢ green & black, imperf. Horizontal pair, without gum, large margins, bright color, Very Fine.Scott No. RB1c $175.
Realized: $100
Lot 2501 ()
Proprietary, 1874, 2¢ green & black, green paper. Horizontal pair, without gum, well centered, rich color, bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice, a scarce mint multiple.Scott No. RB2b $53 for used.
Realized: $100
Lot 2502 o
Proprietary, 1873, 50¢ green & black, violet paper. Light magenta handstamp cancel, attractively centered, strong color, small corner crease at upper right, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. RB8a $700.
Realized: $425
Lot 2503 o
Proprietary, 1874, 50¢ green & black, green paper. Blue handstamp cancel, horizontal creases, otherwise Fine.Scott No. RB8b $1,000.
Realized: $400
Lot 2504 o
Proprietary, 1873, $1 green & black, violet paper. Manuscript cancel, attractively centered, bold vibrant color, central thin, otherwise F.-V.F.; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. RB9a $2,000.
Realized: $950
Lot 2505 o
Proprietary, 1873, $5 green & black, violet paper. Neat manuscript cancel, nicely centered, lovely rich color and strong shade, small tears and filled thins, otherwise Very Fine, a beautiful example of this rare revenue issue; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. RB10a $8,000.
Realized: $2,800
Lot 2506 o
Proprietary, 1875, 4¢ red, rouletted. Manuscript cancel, strong color, Very Fine for the issue.Scott No. RB15c $175.
Realized: $100