Lot 628
1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin plate block of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, each stamp with near perfect centering and well balanced margins, strong color, remarkably fresh and pristine, a Superb gem, a truly outstanding plate block of which none finer can exist.Scott No. 285 $375.
Realized: $1,250
Lot 629
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin plate block of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering, rich brilliant color, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine and choice, a striking gem plate block.Scott No. 286 $325.
Realized: $650
Lot 630
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. Bottom sheet margin plate block of 10 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered throughout, rich radiant color, immaculate freshness, tiny natural paper inclusions affecting fourth vertical pair, Very Fine and choice, a stunning plate block.Scott No. 287 $3,800.
Realized: $5,750
Lot 631
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin plate block of 4 with imprint, with pristine original gum which is never hinged, strong bright color, fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional early commemorative plate block which is virtually impossible to find in this never hinged condition.Scott No. 290 $3,250.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 632
1901, 1¢ Pan-American. Bottom margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, near perfecting centering throughout, strong color, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine and choice, an outstanding gem which is possibly the finest known plate block.Scott No. 294 $450.
Realized: $650
Lot 633
1901, 2¢ Pan-American. Top margin plate block of 6 with siderographer's initials, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, bright vibrant color, wonderful freshness, Extremely Fine, and very choice as such.Scott No. 295 $450.
Realized: $425
Lot 634
1901, 4¢ Pan-American. Top margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, very well centered, strong color and deep shade, uncommonly fresh, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful never hinged plate block; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 296 $3,500.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 635
1901, 5¢ Pan-American. Bottom margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, bright color and bold shade, outstanding freshness, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice plate block; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 297 $3,750.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 636
1903, 1¢ blue green. Top margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering, intensely rich color and wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous gem.Scott No. 300 $325.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 637
1904, 1¢ Louisiana Purchase. Top margin plate block of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered, rich color and sharp impression, couple perf separations at extreme top of selvage, Very Fine.Scott No. 323 $325.
Realized: $525