Lot 287 P
Airmail, 1923, Second Issue, 8¢-24¢ Complete, Large Die Proofs on India Paper, each die sunk on card (201x151mm), each with typewritten approval date and signed by Postmaster General Harry S. New on card below proofs, with additional initials including the Superintendent of the Division of Stamps and Chief of the Philatelic Agency of the Post Office Department, Michael L. Eidsness, Jr., each with blue control number on reverse; 24¢ slightly oxidized, Extremely Fine.Scott No. C4P1-C6P1 $14,750.
THE UNIQUE "GLOVER" SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS OF THE 1923 SECOND AIRMAIL ISSUE - SIGNED BY BOTH THE POSTMASTER GENERAL HARRY S. NEW AND CHIEF OF THE PHILATELIC AGENCY OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, MICHAEL L. EIDSNESS, JR.
According to the "American Air Mail Catalogue" only five large die proofs were produced. This was the Second Assistant Postmaster General Warren Irving Glover's set and is the only one signed by both the Postmaster General and the Chief of the Philatelic Agency of the Post Office Department.
Realized: $22,000