Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Parcel Post Postage Due and Special Handling (Scott JQ1-JQ5, QE1-QE4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
312
25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Top plate no. 6248 block of six with wide selvage, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage where some perf separations expertly reinforced, rich color and crisp impression, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 25-CENT PARCEL POST POSTAGE DUE ISSUE WITH MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS.
Top position plate blocks of JQ5 are rare, and this superbly-centered example is one of the finest extant.
Ex MLG collection. With 2009 P.F. certificate
3,750
1,500