| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Realized |
| 255 | S |
3c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J10). Full original gum, very lightly hinged, beautiful color
and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper,
well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING. THE 3-CENT IS POSSIBLY THE RAREST POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. Although 436 copies reached the public, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the rarity of this stamp. (Image) |
$ 15,500 |
| 259 | SS |
50c Red Brown (J21). Mint
N.H., rich color, sharp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL POST-OFFICE FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. With 1998 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail for hinged (Image) |
$ 3,250 |
| 260 | S |
50c Carmine Lake (J58).
Full original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful rich color on bright
paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 1914 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL POSTAGE DUE STAMPS. With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image) |
$ 8,000 |