Sale 1093 — The Curtis Collection: U.S. 20th Century and Air Post
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 23-24 February, 2015
Category — 1923 and Later Issues (Scott 578-834a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
577
$5.00 Red, Brown & Black (834a). Top double plate no. and arrow block of four, unused (no gum), beautifully centered, deep rich colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE $5.00 PRESIDENTIAL IN THE RED BROWN AND BLACK COLOR.
Roland E. Rustad notes that only twelve plate blocks are recorded of this distinctive color error.
Ex Saddleback. With 1974 P.F. certificate
9,500
4,000