Back-of-Book Issues -
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 609 |
S |
10c-30c Special Delivery (E1-E3, E5-E21). Nos. E7, E10-E21 Mint
N.H., No. E1 unused (regummed), others o.g., bright colors, No. E5 thin,
No. E6 two short perfs, Nos. E10 & E11 natural inclusions, Fine-Very Fine |
$ 625 |
| 610 |
S |
10c Orange, Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E3, E6). No. E6 plate no.
single, lightly hinged, No. E3 Very Fine, E6 Extremely Fine, with 1985 &
1990 P.F. certificates respectively |
$ 170 |
| 611 |
S |
 10c Blue, Special Delivery
(E4). Full o.g., lightly hinged, deep dark color, perfectly centered,
fresh and Extremely Fine, very scarce in this condition (Image) |
$ 800 |
| 612 |
S |
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E9). Enormous margins, bright
color, lightly hinged, Very Fine |
$ 55 |
| 613 |
S |
10c Pale Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E10). Huge margins, lightly
hinged, Extremely Fine and choice |
$ 190 |
| 614 |
S |
 50c Bright Claret, Postage Due
(J28). O.g., lightly hinged, perfectly centered, bright color, fresh
and Extremely Fine (Image) |
$ 250 |
| 615 |
S |
2c-$2.00 Offices in China (K1-K18). O.g., h.r., few faults, most
appear Fine-Very Fine |
$ 450 |
| 616 |
S |
2c-$2.00 Offices in China (K1-K18). Lightly hinged or h.r., bright
colors, fresh and Fine set |
$ 500 |
| 617 |
S |
2c-40c, $1.00, $2.00 Offices in China (K1-K13, K15-K18). Most
lightly hinged, few tiny h.r., No. K2 pulled corner perf, Nos. K6-K8, K16
tiny thins, Fine |
$ 575 |
| 618 |
S |
60c on 30c Offices in China (K14). Lightly hinged, vibrant color,
wonderful centering, fresh bright white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, a
gorgeous stamp |
$ 325 |
| 619 |
(S) |
30c Treasury, Soft Paper (O112). Unused (no gum), wide margins and
bright color, tiny thin specks not mentioned on accompanying certificate
(not unusual for this soft paper and mentioned only for complete accuracy),
Extremely Fine appearance, choice example of this rare stamp, with 1973
P.F. certificate |
$ 675 |
| 620 |
|
Officials. Kicking Mule cancel on 30c War (O92), faint toned spot,
otherwise Very Fine, the lot also incl. 3c and 12c Treasury and 30c Justice
(all used), few small faults |
$ 200 |
| 621 |
P |
2c-$60.00 1875 Issue, Large Die Proofs (PR9P1-PR32P1). Complete set
of India proofs die sunk on cards, 16 signed in pencil by Chas. Skinner
(vignette engraver), some also/or signed by Claxton (designer), King
(vignette engraver) or Koehler (letter engraver), Very Fine, a spectacular
and extremely rare complete set, especially desirable with signatures |
$ 3,250 |
| 622 |
S |
2c-$60.00 Newspaper (PR18, PR21, PR57, PR67, PR79, PR85). Block of
four of PR57, all are o.g., some faults, all appear nearly Fine-Very Fine,
each with 1998 P.S.E. or P.F. certificates |
$ 675 |
| 623 |
P |
1c-$60.00 1879-85 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (PR57P3-PR71P3,
PR73P3-PR79P3, PR81P3). Blocks of twelve, missing only the $3.00 to be
complete, large margins, some have thins or translucency in corners from
hinging, still Very Fine, Scott Retail with simple block premium is
$3,595.00 |
$ 1,700 |
| 624 |
P |
1c-$100.00 1895 Issue, Large Die Proofs (PR102P1-PR113P1). Complete
set, India paper die sunk on large cards, corner mounts adhering to card
(should be removed with expert care), Very Fine, desirable complete set of
Bureau large die proofs |
$ 750 |
| 625 |
SS |
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., rich color, post-office fresh and
Extremely Fine Gem |
$ 270 |
| 626 |
S |
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Lightly hinged, intense color, Extremely
Fine |
$ 170 |
| 627 |
C |
30c Black on Cream, 90c Carmine on Cream, Specimen Ovpt. (U104S,
U107S). Both are legal-size entires, both are fresh and Very Fine,
Scott Retail as entires without ovpt. $1,275.00 |
$ 150 |
| 628 |
C |
2c Vermilion on Blue (U146). Accumulation of 190 unused entires,
some buckling and toning from improper storage, many will be Very Fine with
some TLC, from a new find |
$ 1,000 |
| 629 |
C |
6c on 5c Carmine Air Post Entire (UC23). Unused, bright and fresh
colors, pristine condition, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F.
certificate |
$ 1,300 |