Sale 946 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 November, 2007
Category — 1925 and Later Issues (Scott 622-later)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1231
13c Green (622). Mint N.H., uncommonly wide margins and perfectly centered, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $210.00)
22
120
1232
13c Green (622). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 18924 block of six, choice margins and wonderfully well-centered, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem plate block, with 2007 P.F. certificate
300
550
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17c Black (623). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, intense shade, perfect in all respects, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $680.00 as 98, unlisted in 100 grade), this stamp and one other share this grade (none higher)
25
2,500
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17c Black (623). Mint N.H. with right selvage, uncommonly huge Jumbo margins and precise centering, strong color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00 for 95, $680.00 for 98)
25
550
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17c Black (623). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, intense shade on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00)
25
160
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17c Black (623). Mint N.H., lovely margins and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00)
25
150
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2c Sesquicentennial (627). Mint N.H., beautiful wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $330.00)
4
0
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5c Ericsson (628). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, truly exceptional, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $425.00)
9
325
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2c White Plains (629). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and absolutely precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 98, 100 grade unlisted)
3
425
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2c White Plains (629). Mint N.H. with left plate no. 18766 selvage, uncharacteristically wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00)
3
200
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet, Dot Over First "S" of States (630 var). Plate no. 18733 bottom left position, Mint N.H., unbelievably well-centered, small selvage crease bottom left corner, otherwise Extremely Fine, next to impossible to find this perfectly centered, Scott Retail as normal souvenir sheet
600
400
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Two, one h.r., minor selvage corner crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine; other Mint N.H., mixed centering, Fine
975
450
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Three, two with small gum glaze areas, otherwise Mint N.H, one tiny margin tear, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged
1,125
650
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Tied by Oct. 26, 1926 New York Exhibition Station cancels on Air Mail Special Delivery registered cover to California, slight cover crease, also incl. another No. 630 Souvenir Sheet used on piece with crossroads cancels, trivial edge fault, Fine-Very Fine, scarce lot, Scott Retail as two used sheets off cover
900
450
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1-1/2c Yellow Brown, Rotary Imperforate (631). Mint N.H. with top right plate no. 18413 selvage, huge to enormous margins incl. parts of three adjoining stamps, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $37.00 for ordinary 98, 100 grade unlisted)
2
80
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner plate no. 19644, deep rich color on bright paper, beautifully centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE II WASHINGTON ISSUE, SCOTT 634A. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 634A WE HAVE EVER OFFERED.
A review of our computerized records indicates that this is the finest example we have ever offered.
Ex Scarsdale. With 2002 P.F. certificate
650
7,000
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3c Violet (635). Mint N.H., choice margins and mathematically centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $365.00)
0
450
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5c Dark Blue (637). Mint N.H. with left selvage, perfectly centered and choice margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
550
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7c Black (639). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide margins, intense impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
350
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7c Black (639). Mint N.H., exceptionally wide margins and incredibly well-centered, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
325
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7c Black (639). Mint N.H. with top left plate no. 19237 selvage, unbelievably wide margins for this Rotary Press printing and essentially perfectly centered as well, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $110.00 as 95, $440.00 as 98)
3
225
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8c Olive Green (640). Mint N.H., precisely centered, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, exceptionally pretty, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00), this grade is shared with one other in the P.S.E. Population Report (two higher)
3
750
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9c Rose (641). Mint N.H., perfectly centered and with brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
350
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10c Orange (642). Mint N.H. with bottom left plate no. 19255 selvage, choice balanced margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $125.00)
5
80
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2c Vermont (643). Mint N.H., beautiful Jumbo margins, perfectly centered as well, bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $260.00 for ordinary 98, 100 grade unlisted
2
225
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2c Burgoyne (644). Mint N.H., gorgeous Jumbo margins, precisely centered and beautiful bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00 for ordinary 98, 100 grade unlisted)
5
275
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2c Burgoyne (644). Mint N.H. with right plate no. 19063 selvage, choice wide balanced margins, remarkably dark shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $330.00)
5
400
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2c Valley Forge (645). Mint N.H., gorgeous balanced margins, bright color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $230.00)
1
180
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2c Pitcher Ovpt. (646). Mint N.H., wide margins and centered, most unusual for this Rotary Press printing, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $350.00)
1
200
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2c Hawaii Ovpt. (647). Mint N.H., uncommonly wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $145.00)
7
130
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5c Hawaii Ovpt. (648). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $690.00)
21
600
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5c Hawaii Ovpt. (648). Mint N.H., incredibly well-centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $220.00)
21
160
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-1/2c Olive Brown (653). Mint N.H. with right selvage, choice margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00 as 98, unlisted in 100 grade)
0
200
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-1/2c Olive Brown (653). Mint N.H. with top right plate no. 19651, beautiful margins and centering, perfect in all respects, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00 as 98, unlisted in 100 grade)
0
250
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1c-10c Kans. Ovpts. (658-668). Blocks of four, complete less 5c, all Mint N.H. except two each 1-1/2c, 9c and 10c, a surprising number are perfectly to almost perfectly centered, a few Fine, vast majority Very Fine-Extremely Fine, deserves careful viewing for potential grading
1,712
600
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2c-10c Kans. Ovpts. (660-664, 666, 668). Mint N.H. blocks of four, nicely centered, virtually all Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,544
1,100
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5c Kans. Ovpt. (663). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, fresh and crisp, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $320.00)
24
250
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5c Kans. Ovpt. (663). Mint N.H., magnificent centering, and choice margins, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $320.00)
24
300
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7c Kans. Ovpt. (665). Mint N.H. with right selvage, Jumbo margins for this typically tightly spaced issue, clear unblemished impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FABULOUS STAMP WITH A P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY P.S.E. TO ANY 7-CENT KANSAS, AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00 for 98, unlisted in the grade of 100)
55
4,250
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7c Kans. Ovpt. (665). Mint N.H. with bottom right plate no. 18740 selvage, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $140.00 for 90, $560.00 for 95)
55
250
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8c Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., wider margins that typically encountered, exceptionally well-centered as well, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
180
750
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8c Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H. with top right plate no. 18192 selvage, choice margins and almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $385.00)
180
325
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8c Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, fresh, vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $385.00)
180
225
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9c Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H., remarkably wide margins and precisely centered, bright color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00), one of only four 9c Kansas stamps to achieve the lofty Superb 98 grade from P.S.E. (none higher)
26
950
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9c Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $340.00)
26
200
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10c Kans. Ovpt. (668). Mint N.H., magnificent centering, crisp and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $510.00)
45
300
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10c Kans. Ovpt. (668). Two Mint N.H. blocks of four, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine lot
360
300
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1c Nebr. Ovpt. (669). Mint N.H., beautiful perfectly balanced margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $125.00)
6
130
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2c Nebr. Ovpt. (671). Mint N.H., incredible Jumbo margins, essentially perfectly centered, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $125.00 as 95, $480.00 as 98), one of only two awarded this grade (none higher)
5
400
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2c-10c Nebr. Ovpts. (671-673, 675, 677-679). Mint N.H. blocks of four, far better centering than typically encountered, nearly all Very Fine-Extremely Fine
2,019
1,400
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3c Nebr. Ovpt. (672). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $340.00)
24
375
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7c Nebr. Ovpt. (676). Mint N.H., exceptionally wide margins, almost a Jumbo for this issue, beautifully centered, intense shade on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $500.00)
42
475
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9c Nebr. Ovpt. (678). Mint N.H. with bottom left plate no. 18744 selvage, extraordinary Jumbo margins and flawless centering, vivid colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 9-CENT NEBRASKA OVERPRINT, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONE ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE, AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,300.00 as 98, unpriced above the grade of 98 in SMQ)
70
3,500
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9c Nebr. Ovpt. (678). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $730.00)
70
700
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H. with top right plate no. 19235, incredibly wide Jumbo margins, incredibly big for a Rotary Press printing, Extremely Fine Gem, a breathtaking stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 for 95, $2,600.00 for 98)
230
1,800
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00)
230
750
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2c Fallen Timbers (680). Mint N.H., wide margins and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $220.00)
1
180
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2c Pulaski (690). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins and beautiful in all respects, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $170.00)
0
110
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11c Light Blue (692). Mint N.H. with bottom left plate no. 20617 selvage, unusually wide margins and essentially perfectly centered, vivid color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $115.00)
3
150
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12c Brown Violet (693). Mint N.H. with top selvage, unbelievably wide Jumbo margins with flawless centering, strong color and clean impression, Extremely Fine Gem, an incredible stamp, we do not recall having seen another 12c 1926-34 Issue stamp that approaches or even equals the quality of the example offered here, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 for 98, unlisted in 100 grade), this is the only example graded 98J by P.S.E., which is the highest grade to date
8
1,100
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13c Yellow Green (694). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
650
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20c Carmine Rose (698). Mint N.H., precisely centered with crisp bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $165.00)
12
150
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30c Brown (700). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, wonderfully well-centered, strong color with clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $240.00)
22
180
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50c Lilac (701). Mint N.H., precise centering, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, surprisingly difficult to find this nice, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $395.00)
52
200
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2c Carmine Rose (707). Mint N.H. with left selvage, flawless centering and pristine color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $275.00)
0
200
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6c Red Orange (711). Mint N.H. with bottom left plate no. 20569 selvage, wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $270.00), a remarkable stamp
4
400
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7c Black (712). Mint N.H. with left selvage, perfectly centered, clear sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $270.00)
0
190
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10c Orange Yellow (715). Mint N.H., beautiful wide margins and precisely centered, fresh glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $260.00)
15
180
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10c Orange Yellow (715). Mint N.H., perfect balanced margins all sides, vivid glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $260.00)
15
225
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2c Arbor Day (717). Mint N.H., beautiful balanced margins, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $150.00)
0
110
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$5.00 Presidential (834). Mint N.H., natural gum skips, incredibly wide Jumbo margins, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, possibly the largest example we have seen, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00)
90
150
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1c Defense, Horizontal Pair With Vertical Gutter Between (899 var). Block of eight (two error pairs), also 1c, 2c and 3c horizontal pairs imperf between in blocks of four or six (one error pair each), vertical block of twelve of 3c with two error pairs and a spectacular freak miscut of the 3c (horizontal plate no. 22860 block of eight with full gutter, cutting line and parts of adjoining stamps and partial plate no. at bottom), some Mint N.H., Scott Retail as hinged and does not incl. any value for the eye-catching freak multiple
550
190
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32c 1996 Summer Olympics, Se-Tenant Pane of 20, Imperforate (3068u). Mint N.H., Very Fine
1,250
0
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