Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Postage Due: 1894-1912 Issues (Scott J29-J50)
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Cat./Est. Value
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92
50c Deep Claret (J50). Left imprint, plate no. 5527 and star block of six, bottom pair and center right stamp Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, brilliant color, small tear in bottom selvage, light crease in top selvage, few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced at topFINE APEARANCE. A SCARCE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 50-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED POSTAGE DUE. THIS IS THE ONLY PLATE BLOCK WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
Scott Retail as singles is $12,000.00. Scott Retail as a hinged plate block
9,000
3,000