Lot
1770 
Documentary, 1954, 1¢ carmine, top margin plate no. "F143264" block of 6 with wide selvage, o.g., never hinged (gum skips), well centered amid wide margins, bold color, Very Fine, a very rare plate block and especially so with wide selvage. Scott No. R654 Estimate $300 - 400.
Very few plate numbers on 1940-56 Red Documentary issues are known. Virtually all margins with plate numbers were cut off the sheets. The Durland catalog notes plate blocks from these issue have sold for between $270-$1,000 each.
Realized: $375