Lot 1819
1923, 12¢ brown violet, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid huge margins, deep brilliant color and exceptionally fresh, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful huge gem stamp; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $100 for 95 & $325 for 98).Scott No. 564 $12.
Realized: $80
Lot 1820
1923, 14¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, bold vibrant color and immaculate freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a big gem stamp; with 2003 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $95).Scott No. 565 $11.
Realized: $60
Lot 1821
1923, $1 violet black, top margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (few tiny gum skips), well centered amid large margins, bold bright color, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine, choice so nice.Scott No. 571 $650.
Realized: $450
Lot 1822
1923, $2 deep blue, top margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, nice allover centering, bold bright color and very fresh, some offset on reverse on ungummed selvage, Very Fine.Scott No. 572 $1,200.
Realized: $950
Lot 1823 /
1923, $5 carmine & blue, top margin block of 4 with plate number, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, strong colors, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 573 $640.
Realized: $475
Lot 1824
1923, $5 carmine & blue, top margin plate block of 8 with plate numbers and arrow, o.g., never hinged, nice allover centering amid large margins, rich color and P.O. fresh, natural paper wrinkle in ungummed selvage, Very Fine, a lovely high value plate block.Scott No. 573 $4,500.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1825
1925, 3¢ violet, rotary, corner margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid uncommonly large and evenly balanced margins, deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, an exceptional large margin example from this difficult issue; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $475 for 95 & $1,200 for 98).Scott No. 584 $63.
Realized: $375
Lot 1826
1924, 3¢ violet coil, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid nicely balanced margins, bold bright color and very fresh, Superb, a lovely gem, one of 12 to grade as such with none higher; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $160).Scott No. 600 $13.
Realized: $100