Sale 35: The Autumn Sale

Lot 2323    

1890, 1¢ dull blue. Top left sheet margin plate block of 20 with plate "No. 167", letter "FF" and imprint, o.g., never hinged (light foreign offset on gum), fresh with bright color, diagonal creases at left affecting three stamps (not affecting plate block), Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. 219    $4,040 for plate block & singles.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 2324 /   

1890, 2¢ carmine. Top right sheet margin plate block of 20 with plate "No. 304", letter "G1" and imprint, o.g., top center pair hinged, others never hinged, showing unusual print offset in top margin and into some of stamps, rich color and very fresh, few perf reinforcements, F.-V.F., this being The Discovery Example of the Rare Plate No. 304, which was listed as unreported in the 2000 Durland catalog and not listed until the 2005 edition when this plate block was reported.
Scott No. 220    $1,550 for plate block & singles.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2325 o   

1890, 5¢ chocolate. Light town cancel, well centered amid large oversized margins, rich bold color, tiny inclusion, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a striking used gem.
Scott No. 223    $4.

Realized: $65

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Lot 2326    

1890, 30¢ black. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, deep rich color, very fresh, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 228    $425.

Realized: $250

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