Lot 2530 E
Newspaper, 1895, 25¢ Bureau essay, in black. Large die proof of 50¢ with bottom value label cut out and "TWENTY-FIVE CENTS" pencilled in on backing card, die on India, die sunk on card (61x77mm), fresh and Very Fine, a unique working essay.Scott No. PR106-E5 $1,500.
Realized: $2,400
Lot 2531 ()
Newspaper, 1895, $2 scarlet. Without gum, large margins, intensely deep color, Very Fine; with 1990 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. PR108 $575.
Realized: $250
Lot 2532 ()
Newspaper, 1895, $5 ultramarine. Without gum, large margins, rich bright color, Very Fine; with 1990 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. PR109 $800.
Realized: $300
Lot 2533 ()
Newspaper, 1895, $10 green. Without gum, rich deep color, bright and very fresh, F.-V.F.; with 1990 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. PR110 $900.
Realized: $425
Lot 2534 ()
Newspaper, 1895, $20 slate. Without gum, large margins, fresh with rich color, couple small thins, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce stamp.Scott No. PR111 $1,200.
Realized: $350
Lot 2535 ()
Newspaper, 1895, $50 dull rose. Without gum, wide margins, rich bright color, fresh and Very Fine, a big stamp; with 1990 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. PR112 $1,100.
Realized: $375
Lot 2536
Newspaper, 1897, $50 dull rose. Left margin plate number strip of 3 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, couple small minor gum wrinkles affecting center stamp, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. PR124 $510 for singles.
Realized: $160
Lot 2537
Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ carmine rose. O.g., never hinged, nicely centered amid large oversized margins, bold color, Very Fine, choice so big; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. Q5 $90.
Realized: $85
Lot 2538
Special Handling, 1928-29, 10¢-25¢ complete. Plate blocks of 6 (10¢ top, 15¢-20¢ bottom & 25¢ right margins), o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. QE1-QE4 $673.
Realized: $150