Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1923-29 Isues (Scott 612-657a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1537
2c Black, Harding, Rotary, Perf 10 (612). Mint N.H. bottom left plate no. 14866 block of four, intense shade and impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
500
325
1538
5c Huguenot-Walloon (616). Mint N.H. top right corner selvage plate no. F 15754 block of eight, all four top stamps with "broken circle" flaw, deep rich color, choice centering throughout, Extremely Fine, an especially choice plate block, the 5c Huguenot-Walloon was printed from four different plates (16 collectible positions) and this is the only collectible position to yield the "broken circle" flaw, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value with no premium for the flaw
430
950
Back to Top1539
1c-5c Lexington-Concord (617-619). Mint N.H. full top plate no. blocks of six, rich colors, 2c and 5c Extremely Fine Gems, 1c Very Fine
View PDF of contents of this lot
427
200
Back to Top1540
5c Dark Blue, Lexington-Concord (619). Mint N.H. full top plate no. F 16808 block of six, crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine
275
275
Back to Top1541
2c Carmine & Black, Norse-American (620). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate no. F16687/F16694 block of eight, brilliant colors, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem
620
1,100
Back to Top1542
5c Dark Blue & Black, Norse-American (621). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate no. 16927/16925 block of eight, rich colors, choice centering, usual light natural gum bends, Extremely Fine
700
500
Back to Top1543
13c Green (622). Mint N.H. wide plate no. F 18106 block of six, rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine plate block
300
250
Back to Top1544
2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Cancelled or tied by multiple strikes of purple "New York (Int'l Philatelic Exhibition Sta.) N.Y. Registered Oct. 18, 1926 9 PM" First Day cancels on oversize registered cover to Newton Centre Mass., also tied by purple registered handstamp, receiving backstamp of the following day, Very Fine and attractive First Day cover
1,800
850
Back to Top1545
1-1/2c Yellow Brown, Rotary Press Imperforate, Without Gum Breaker Ridges (631 var). Mint N.H. block of 16 with crossed gutters and dashes, rich color on post-office fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a lovely and scarce large block of this gum variety, with 2017 A.P.S. certificate, Scott value as center block and singles
2,250
450
Back to Top1546
2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (634b). Mint N.H. bottom right plate no. 19988 block of four, radiant color in the true Carmine Lake shadeVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A VERY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT CARMINE LAKE SHADE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.
We have offered only two others since keeping computerized records, including one with gum disturbance.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate
4,250
3,250
Back to Top1547
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice
600
450
Back to Top1548
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. top left corner plate no. 19644 block of four, radiant colorFINE-VERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT TYPE II, SCOTT 634A.
This plate block is difficult to obtain in such wonderful condition. The bottom left stamp is especially choice.
With 1994 P.F. certificate
3,000
2,700
Back to Top1549
7c Black, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (639a). Mint N.H. with left selvage, sharp proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice
1,000
550
Back to Top1550
2c-5c Hawaii Ovpt. (647-648). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, 2c top right plate no. 19055, 5c top left plate no. 18907, rich colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine
Image 2
555
425
Back to Top1551
2c Lake, Sullivan Expedition (657a). Mint N.H., rich distinctive color on bright white paper, Very Fine, with 2013 A.P.S. certificate
625
475
Back to Top