Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1431
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 8016 block of six, rich color and excellent centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED WIDE TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THE $5.00 MARSHALL 1917 PERF 10 ISSUE.
Like its 1902 Issue counterpart, Scott 313, the Perf 10 Scott 480 was printed from only one plate (number 8016). It is particularly desirable as a wide top Mint N.H. plate block and is exceedingly difficult to find in this centered Mint N.H. condition.
5,000
4,500