Sale 1315 — The Eugene L. Grace Collection of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 March, 2024
Category — Air Post
6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Mint N.H., vibrant color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher
16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Mint N.H., lovely color, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only two grade higher
24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Mint N.H. center line block of four, radiant colors, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate
8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98)
16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, rich color on bright paper, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987 P.F. (for a pair) and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only three grade higher (one at 98J and two at 100)
24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Mint N.H. blocks of twelve and sixteen, rich colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as singles
16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H. block of 15, rich color on bright paper, Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as singles
24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Block of 20, original gum, pos. 2 lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as singles
10c-20c Map, Air Post (C7-C9). Mint N.H., rich colors, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gems, with P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98)
10c Lindbergh, Air Post (C10). Mint N.H. with plate no. 19001 selvage at left, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
10c Lindbergh, Air Post (C10). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
65c Green, Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). $1.30 Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, rich colors, Very Fine set
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H. bottom plate number blocks of six, 65c with gum skips, $1.30 and $2.60 with trivial gum bends as usual, all are exceedingly fresh and well-centered
VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A MARVELOUSLY CHOICE SET OF MATCHING BOTTOM POSITION PLATE BLOCKS OF THE POPULAR GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
A particularly handsome and well matched set.
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c with duplex cancel, $1.30 with circular datestamp cancel, $2.60 with machine cancel, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem set, with 2015-2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
5c Winged Globe, Air Post (C16). Mint N.H., detailed impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
20c, 50c Trans-Pacific, Air Post (C21-C22). Mint N.H., brilliantly fresh with choice centering, Extremely Fine Gems, with 2009 or 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
WITHDRAWN
6c Dark Blue & Carmine, Air Post, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (C23a). Mint N.H. with bottom right corner selvage, rich colors, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
6c-50c 1941 Transport, Air Post (C25-C31). Mint N.H. set, essentially perfect centering throughout, fresh and Extremely Fine Gems, each with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)