Lot 1431
Mariana Islands, 1899, 5pf green, 48 degree overprint. Slightly disturbed o.g., strong color, F.-V.F. and rare; with 1993 Lantelme certificate. Michel No. 2 I.Scott No. 12a $2,300.
Realized: $375
Lot 1432
Mariana Islands, 1899, 50pf red brown, 48 degree overprint. O.g., beautifully centered, rich color, small corner thin at bottom right, Extremely Fine appearance, still a very attractive example of this rare key issue; with 1993 Lantelme certificate. Michel No. 6 I.Scott No. 16a $2,850.
Realized: $290
Lot 1433
Marshall Islands, 1898-99, 3pf light ochre brown, "Berlin" proof. O.g., hinge remnant, bright and fresh, F.-V.F., very scarce; signed Lantelme.Michel No. 1IaU Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $190
Lot 1434
Marshall Islands, 1899, 3pf light yellowish brown, Jaluit printing. Full o.g., neat hinge remnant, nicely centered amid wide margins, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, a bright fresh example of this rare Jaluit printing; signed Bothe. Michel No. 1 Ib.Scott No. 1a $3,400.
Realized: $250
Lot 1435
Togo, 1914, 1d on 5pf green. O.g., never hinged, tiny natural paper inclusion visible from reverse, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 34 $225 for hinged.
Realized: $150