Lot
275 
1923, 3¢ violet. O.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, deep bold color, very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional mint gem; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95). Scott No. 555 $38.
Realized: $375
Lot
276
1923, 8¢ olive green. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid huge beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color and Post Office fresh, a Superb jumbo, a magnificent eye-arresting gem; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup Jumbo 95J). Scott No. 560 $105.
This is the sole example attaining the grade of "XF-Superb 95J" in the P.S.E. Population Report, with only two stamps grading higher with a "Superb 98" designation.
Realized: $2,000
Lot
277
1923, 8¢ olive green. O.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid oversized margins, rich brilliant color, Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF Jumbo 90J). Scott No. 560 $105.
Realized: $350
Lot
278
1923, $5 carmine & blue. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich vivid colors, immaculate Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this condition; with 1990 P.F. certificate and 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95). Scott No. 573 $225.
Realized: $575
Lot
279
1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary. O.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins, rich color, bright and Post Office fresh, Superb, a magnificent 1923 2¢ coil waste stamp; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Scott No. 579 $170.
The only example to attain the grade of "Superb 98" in the P.S.E. Population Report, with one graded higher, 98J.
Realized: $2,200
Lot
280
1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary. O.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid nicely balanced margins, vibrant rich color, bright and exceptionally fresh, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1998 P.F. certificate for block. Scott No. 579 $170.
Realized: $375
Lot
281
1925, 10¢ orange, rotary. O.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color, immaculate freshness, Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 98). Scott No. 591 $140.
This is one of two examples attaining the grade of "Superb 98" according to the P.S.E. Population Report, with none higher.
Realized: $1,700
Lot
282
1988, 3¢ Conestoga Wagon, imperforate. Horizontal strip of 3 in transitional strip of 4 with partial rough perforations on first stamp, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a choice transitional strip of this extremely rare imperforate Transportation coil issue, with only one pair known to us, this strip is most likely the only transition strip in existence, listed but unpriced in Scott. Scott No. 2252b Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
Realized: $4,000