Lot 2489 P
Postage Dues, 1879, 1¢-50¢ complete, large die proofs, die sunk on 118 x 153mm card, die numbers above designs, couple small flaws.Scott No. J1P1-J7P1 $1,750.
Realized: $800
Lot 2490 P
Postage Dues, 1879, 1¢-50¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in black, blue, green, brown and scarlet, beautiful radiant colors on fresh card with large even margins throughout, an Extremely Fine and choice set.Scott No. J1TC4-J7TC4 $1,785.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 2491 P
Postage Dues, 1884-91, 1¢-50¢ complete, plate proofs on card, bright and fresh with full margins, Very Fine.Scott No. J15P4-J21P4, J22P4-J28P4 $254.
Realized: $180
Lot 2492 P
Postage Dues, 1891, 1¢-50¢ complete, plate proofs on India, left margin blocks of four affixed to original card backing, large margins, Extremely Fine and choice set.Scott No. J22P3-J28P3 $555.
Realized: $325
Lot 2493 P
Postage Dues, 1894, 1¢-50¢ complete, large die proofs, die sunk on 152 x 200mm card, also includes extra 2¢ value, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. J31P1-J37P1 $1,320.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 2494
Postage Due, 1914, 3¢ dull rose, full o.g., strong color on bright fresh paper, F.-V.F.; with photocopy of 2013 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. J54a $1,000.
Realized: $475
Lot 2495
Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid typically wide margins, strong vibrant color, fresh and Extremely Fine; with photocopy of 2014 P.S.E. certificate for block.Scott No. J59 $9,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 1¢ UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
The 2014 Scott Stamp Values reflects the scarcity for an choice never hinged example of this key issue with an 85 grade priced at $12,000 and a 90 at $17,500.
Realized: $8,500
Lot 2496
Postage Due, 1916, 1¢ rose, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered amid wide margins, strong bright color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, a handsome example of this rare key postage due issue.Scott No. J59 $4,000.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 2497 P
Postage Dues, 1879-94, plate proofs on India and card, group comprising J1-J7P3, J1-J7P4, J7P3 block of four, two sets of J22-J28P4, plus J25P3, and J32P4 with sheet margin, F.-V.F.Scott No. J1P3//J28P4 $878.
Realized: $350