Sale 1175 — The George "Buddy" Byers Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 8 March, 2018
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
667
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H. wide top imprint, plate no. 5780 and letter "A" block of six, beautiful fresh color on bright paper, choice centering and marginsVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A PREMIUM QUALITY MINT NEVER-HINGED TOP POSITION PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1912 15-CENT PERF 12 ISSUE.
A review using Power Search found only two other Mint N.H. top plate blocks offered in our auctions and only four total from any position. Neither of the other two top blocks equaled the condition and centering of the example offered here.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
1,700
2,100