Lot 1774
Proprietary, 1898, 1¢ dark green, hyphen-hole perf, right margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., hinge remnants, exceptional centering throughout, rich color, horizontal wrinkle affecting top stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine, very scarce.Scott No. RB24p $550.
Realized: $100
Lot 1775
Proprietary, 1898, 1-7/8¢ dull blue, rouletted, top margin plate no. "8362" block of 6, o.g., never hinged (minor gum bends), strong bright color, Very Fine, very scarce in never hinged condition.Scott No. RB26 $550 for hinged.
Realized: $180
Lot 1776
Proprietary, 1898, 2¢ violet brown, hyphen-hole perf, right margin plate no. "9464" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, well centered, Very Fine, a choice never hinged plate block.Scott No. RB27p $550 for hinged.
Realized: $190
Lot 1777
Proprietary, 1898, 2¢ violet brown, hyphen-hole perf, right margin plate no. "12068" block of 10 with imprint, full o.g., rich color, margin flaws and wrinkle affecting a couple stamps, otherwise F.-V.F.Scott No. RB27p $595.
Lot 1778
Proprietary, 1898, 4¢ purple, rouletted, top margin plate no. "7949" block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant, strong bold color, roulette separations in first vertical row, otherwise F.-V.F., very rare, listed but unpriced in Scott.Scott No. RB30 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300
Lot 1779
Proprietary, 1919, 1¢ dark blue, red "V.C.F., 1919" printed pre-cancel, top margin plate no. "4081" block of 8 with imprint, full o.g., couple h.r.'s, bold color, small gum crease affecting one stamp, Fine, a very rare plate block.Scott No. RB65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 1780
Proprietary, 1919, 40¢ dark blue, bottom margin plate no. "3770" block of 8 with imprint, full o.g., couple h.r.'s, well centered throughout, deep color, Very Fine, a rare high value plate block, ex-Cleland.Scott No. RB73 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $190