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Graf Zeppelin:
Lot Sym. Lot Description Realized
248 SS image65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H. set of plate no. blocks of six, each has deep rich color, 65c few small natural gum skips, $1.30 right stamps natural paper wrinkle as are found on many plate blocks, $2.60 very light natural gum skip

FRESH AND VERY FINE SET OF GRAF ZEPPELIN PLATE BLOCKS.

The gum is remarkably fresh and free of characteristic flaws (Image)

$ 11,500
249 SSB image65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Blocks of four showing plate nos., 65c left margin, $1.30 and $2.60 top margin, two stamps on 65c and $1.30 blocks disturbed original gum, others Mint N.H., Very Fine-Extremely Fine set (Image) $ 4,350
250 SSB image$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H. block of four, deep shade and unusually fresh, Extremely Fine (Image) $ 2,800
251 C image65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Complete set tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Apr 19 5 P.M." duplex datestamps on First Day of Issue cover, two different purple cachets also tie $1.30 and $2.60, additional red cachet, various round-trip markings, an Extremely Fine and scarce flown first day cover, with 1978 P.F. certificate (Image) $ 16,000
252 C image65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Each tied on backflap of separate Pennsylvania Railroad illustrated cover by "Washington D.C. Apr. 19, 1930" First Day of Issue duplexes with second clear strike below, each addressed to Mr. Randolph Cook in Norfolk Va., each also bears 2c stamp with "TPRR" perfin (Pennsylvania Railroad), fresh and Very Fine set of first day covers, signed and with 1979 Friedl certificate (Image) $ 5,000

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