Lot
270 
1904, 3¢ Louisiana Purchase, o.g., never hinged, large evenly balanced margins and perfect centering, rich bold color enhancing a crisp impression, Superb; with 1991 (for block) & 1997 P.F. and 2008 & 2013 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $3,500). Scott No. 325 $185.
A STUNNING SUPERB NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1904 3¢ LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
Realized: $3,000
Lot
271
1904, 5¢ Louisiana Purchase, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, perfect centering with even picture frame margins, exceptional freshness, Superb, with only five examples to receive this lofty grade with only one higher; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,750). Scott No. 326 $200.
AN OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1904 5¢ LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
Realized: $4,250
Lot
272 
1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase, bottom margin plate no. "2108" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, wide margins and magnificent centering, rich bright color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, very rare in such exceptional condition, ex-Silver Lake; with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 327 $4,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCKS OF THE 1904 10¢ LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.