Lot 1234
1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV, imprint and plate number strip of 3, o.g., never hinged (faint fingerprint on gum affecting top stamp), well centered with brilliant color, post office fresh and Very Fine, a very rare item.Scott No. 279Bc $2,500.
Realized: $525
Lot 1235
1898, 4¢ rose brown, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, rich color, Fine.Scott No. 280 $360.
Realized: $70
Lot 1236 P
1898, 5¢ blue, small die proof, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 281P2 $375.
Realized: $260
Lot 1237 o
1898, 10¢ brown, type I, cork cancel, virtually perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Superb, a wonderful gem and extremely difficult to obtain so choice in used condition, one of two to grade as such with none higher; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $510).Scott No. 282C $6.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 1238 P
1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II, small die proof, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 283P2 $375.
Realized: $260
Lot 1239 P
1898, 15¢ olive green, small die proof, on card, immaculate, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 284P2 $375.
Realized: $260