Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Canal Zone, Guam
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1710
CANAL ZONE, 1904, 1c-10c Overprints (4-8). 5c and 10c s.e. at right, tied by purple 7-bar cancel, matching "La Boca, Canal Zone, Dec. 8, 1904" circular datestamp on cover to Panama, receiving backstamp, some slight toning, Very Fine, colorful usage, signed Bloch
E. 500-750
475
1711
CANAL ZONE, 1904, 8c Violet Black (7). Lightly hinged, intense shade on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; unpriced in SMQ)
175
150
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CANAL ZONE, 1906, 8c on 50c Bister Brown, Both "Panama" Reading Up (19, 19a, 19b). Block of nine, slightly tropicalized original gum, h.r. at top, top left "Canal" and bottom right "Zone" antique type, Very Fine and choice, a pretty multiple, Scott Retail as singles
805
0
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CANAL ZONE, 1909, 5c Deep Blue & Black, Ovpt. Reading Up, Double Ovpt. (33a). Lightly hinged, rich colors, clear second strike of overprint, Fine, only 200 issued
375
170
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CANAL ZONE, 1912, 2c Vermilion & Black, Booklet Pane of Six, Imperforate Margins (39c). One Mint N.H. pane inside booklet covers, staple removed and with scotch tape on inside of front cover, the pane is Very Fine
550
0
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CANAL ZONE, 1921, 5c Blue (62). Sheet of 100, full selvage at top and sides, partial selvage at bottom (few small parts missing), tropicalized original gum, few flaws incl. few perf separations and one stamp at bottom with tear, appears Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as blocks of four
1,250
0
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CANAL ZONE, 1928, 50c Lilac, Overprint Ty. B (94). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ)
350
275
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GUAM, 1899, 10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1983 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ)
275
650
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GUAM, 1930, 2c Black & Red, Guard Mail (M4). Block of four, without gum as issued, bright colors, top left stamp small toned spot, otherwise Very Fine
325
90
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