Sale 1028 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Three: 1902 and Later Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 20 September, 2012
Category — Overrun Countries (Scott 909-920)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
507
5c Yugoslavia, Double Impression of Offset Black (917b). Block of four, choice centering throughout, rich colors, one impression of offset black printed under flag colors and second impression printed on top of flag colors, neat "First Day of Issue" machine cancel at center, few perf separationsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 5-CENT YUGOSLAVIA WITH A DOUBLE IMPRESSION OF THE OFFSET BLACK PRINTED BOTH UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE FLAG COLORS. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE CERTIFIED AS GENUINE BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
A review of the Philatelic Foundation's records failed to find another certified example of this rare and unusual variety. With 2002 A.P.S. and 2004 P.F. certificates. Listed but unpriced in Scott. Our estimate is based on its 2004 auction price of $2,750 hammer.
E. 1,500-2,000
750