Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1904 Louisiana Purchase Issue (Scott 323-327)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1270
1c-10c Louisiana Purchase (323-327). Mint N.H., rich colors, better centering than normally seen, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set
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770
600
1271
2c Carmine, Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 2093 block of six, brilliant color, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, a superb top plate block in the finest condition, with 2000 P.F. certificate
600
3,500
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2c Carmine, Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 2127 block of six, brilliant color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice
600
475
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3c Violet, Louisiana Purchase (325). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 2103 block of six, deep rich color, outstanding centering and marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED BOTTOM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
With 2018 P.F. certificate
1,750
1,600
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5c Dark Blue, Louisiana Purchase (326). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 2097 block of six, bright shade, detailed impression, choice centering throughoutEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; plate blocks unpriced in SMQ)
1,850
3,000
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10c Red Brown, Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H. with right selvage, detailed impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine
300
350
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10c Red Brown, Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 2105 block of six, well-centered, lovely rich colorVERY FINE. A HANDSOME MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
The Scott Catalogue lists plate blocks of four and six for this issue. Plate blocks of six are considerably scarcer, especially in such pristine condition. Most collectors settle for the smaller multiple.
Ex Curtis.
4,000
2,800
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