Lot 2340
Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ ultramarine, aniline "pink back" variety, top margin plate no. "11814" block of 6, o.g., never hinged, deep dark color, wide margins, fresh and F.-V.F., Scott valuation (footnote) of this scarce variety at approximately five times the normal value.Scott No. E11 $1,700 +/- for variety.
Realized: $325
Lot 2341
Special Delivery, 1922, 10¢ gray violet, top margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, deep color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine.Scott No. E12 $800.
Realized: $425
Lot 2342
Special Delivery, 1922, 10¢ deep ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color, a Superb gem, one of two examples to receive this lofty grade with only one higher, among the finest known; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $2,100).Scott No. E12a $130.
Realized: $1,600