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Lot
2353 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
Postage Due, 1912, 50¢ deep claret, o.g., never hinged, deep color and exceptionally fresh, F.-V.F., a rare never hinged high value. Scott No. J50 $2,900.
Realized: $1,300
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Lot
2354 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
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Postage Due, 1914, 2¢ vermilion, bottom margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, rich radiant color, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott No. J53b $720 for singles.
Realized: $170
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Lot
2355
Postage Due, 1914, 50¢ carmine lake, o.g., very lightly hinged, attractively centered for this notoriously off-centered issue, rich bright color and Post Office fresh, F.-V.F.; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J58 $11,500 for F-VF grade.
A HANDSOME SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1914 50¢ POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
Realized: $8,000
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2356 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
Postage Due, 1916, 2¢ rose, o.g., never hinged, wide margins, bright color and very fresh, Very Fine. Scott No. J60 $750.
Realized: $300
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2357 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
Postage Due, 1917, 5¢ carmine, bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid huge margins, rich bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of the finest with two examples to receive this jumbo grade with only one higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $350). Scott No. J64 $33.
Realized: $325