Lot
271 
1918, $2 orange red & black. Top margin plate block of 8 with double plate number and arrow, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, deep rich color and bold shade enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, pristine and exceptionally fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice example of this never hinged plate block rarity; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 523 $18,000.
Realized: $17,500