Lot 651 /
Ryukyus, 1952, "Kai Tei" (revalued) surcharge, type III (3rd printing), 10y on 50s dark carmine rose, complete sheet of 100, with the 8 major varieties (positions, 25-26, 35, 60, 76, 85, 87 & 96) and after position 26 & 54 varieties fixed, some usual perf separations in top selvage, o.g., virtually all never hinged (couple h.r.'s in top margin), Very Fine, a rare intact sheet, Scott catalog value without pair or strip surcharge variety premium (includes the original interleaving sheet).Scott No. 16B $6,140+.
Realized: $3,500