Sale 1003 — Specialized U.S. Collections, Air Post, Foreign Stamps & Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 15-17 December, 2010
Category — War Department Issues (Specimens and SEPCIMEN Errors)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5544
S
1c War, Specimen Ovpt. (O83S). Block of 90, lacking the top row to be complete sheet, imprint and plate no. 48 at bottom, Position 21 of the pane with "SEPCIMEN" overprint, without gum as issued, bright color, choice centering, few reinforced perf separations, few small flaws incl. one stamp at right sealed tear, Very Fine appearance, a scarce and desirable multiple, Scott Retail as 19 blocks of four, 13 singles and the error
9,115
13,500