Sale 1092 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 19-20 February, 2015
Category — Air Post
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1395
6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Complete left pane of 100 with top plate no. 9155 block of six, side arrow selvage and natural s.e. at bottom and right, 80 stamps Mint N.H., tiny hinge slivers around all four edges to prevent perf separations, one stamp has what may be a natural gum skip but we detect a slight thin and so counted as a disturbance and hinged, many stamps choice centering, slight oxidation on a few edge stampsFINE-VERY FINE AND SCARCE COMPLETE PANE OF 100 OF THE 6-CENT 1918 AIR POST.
Scott Retail as hinged plate block, plus hinged and Mint N.H. singles
10,780
3,500
1396
16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Top plate no. 8900 and arrow block of six, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine
900
350
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16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Top plate no. 8900 and arrow block of six, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine and choice
900
400
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16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Complete left pane of 100 with top plate no. 8900 block of six, side arrow selvage and natural s.e. at bottom and right, 81 stamps Mint N.H., tiny hinge slivers around all four edges to prevent perf separations (slivers in plate block are outside the gummed area of the selvage), a number with nice centering, couple natural gum skips in plate blockFINE-VERY FINE AND SCARCE COMPLETE PANE OF 100 OF THE 16-CENT 1918 AIR POST.
Scott Retail as hinged plate block, plus hinged and Mint N.H. singles
16,005
5,250
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24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Top arrow, double plate no. and double "Top" block of 12, lightly hinged, bright colors, pos. 4 natural inclusion, some natural pre-printing paperfolds, Fine-Very Fine
1,150
500
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8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Mint N.H., radiant color, proof-like impression, perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00)
40
1,100
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8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Bottom plate no. 14825 block of six, lightly hinged, detailed impression, Very Fine
240
140
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16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00)
130
375
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16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 14830 block of six, intense color, fresh and Very Fine
2,200
500
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect
140
400
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Bottom plate no. 14841 block of six, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine
1,850
600
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H., $1.30 with left plate no. selvage, $2.60 with right selvage, Fine-Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificates (C13 graded 80J, C14 graded 70, C15 graded 85), SMQ $1,570.00
1,900
875
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, the $1.30 is a Gem
1,900
1,100
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c and $2.60 h.r., rich colors, Fine-Very Fine
1,155
650
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Bright colors, few natural gum creases, Fine-Very Fine
1,155
650
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1411
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Rich colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine set
1,155
600
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1413
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of six, 65c top, $1.30 and $2.60 bottom, rich colors, usual natural gum bends, $1.30 natural paper wrinkle at rightVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED SET OF PLATE BLOCKS OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
This set is notable for its freshness and desirable top or bottom positions.
16,950
11,000
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., with left plate no. selvage, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
275
0
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., with selvage at right, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $650.00)
650
350
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., with right plate no. selvage, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00)
975
1,500
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50c Chicago Zeppelin (C18). Three Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of six, superior centering and condition, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
2,175
750
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50c Chicago Zeppelin (C18). Four Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of six, few natural gum skips, bends or creases, still Fine-Very Fine group
2,900
850
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50c Chicago Zeppelin (C18). 20 Mint N.H. and nine hinged, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine
2,250
550
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