Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1904 Louisiana Purchase Issue (Scott 323-327)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1276
10c Red Brown, Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 2105 block of six, well-centered, lovely rich colorVERY FINE. A HANDSOME MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
The Scott Catalogue lists plate blocks of four and six for this issue. Plate blocks of six are considerably scarcer, especially in such pristine condition. Most collectors settle for the smaller multiple.
Ex Curtis.
4,000
2,800