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 PUERTO RICO, 1899, 8c Violet Brown (213). Bottom imprint and plate no. 249 block of six, top center stamp lightly hinged, other five Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage, bright color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, top position is unlisted combination 36, 25, 25 degree angles, bottom position all 36 degreeEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1899 8-CENT "PORTO RICO" OVERPRINT ISSUE. Ex Whitpain. With 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as normal plate block. (Image Magnifier) Search for comparables
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CANAL ZONE, 1915, 5c Deep Blue & Black (48). Block of four, slightly tropicalized original gum, beautiful centering with balanced margins, the bottom pair particularly nice, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice block, an outstanding multiple, ex Leeds (Image Magnifier)