1999 Rarities of the World continued...

Prices realized...
Postage Dues including Special Printings:
Lot Sym. Lot Description Realized
255 S image3c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J10). Full original gum, very lightly hinged, beautiful color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, well-centered

EXTREMELY 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 image50c Red Brown (J21). Mint N.H., rich color, sharp impression

EXTREMELY 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 image50c Carmine Lake (J58). Full original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful rich color on bright paper

VERY 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

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