Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — Worldwide Stamps and Postal History - German States thru Uganda
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
787
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1932, $1.50 on $1.00 Dornier DO-X, Inverted Surcharge (C12a; SG 221a). Original gum, barely hinged, impeccable centering, remarkably fresh, with rich color and crisp impression on immaculate white paperEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE DORNIER DO-X AIR POST WITH INVERTED SURCHARGE. THIS IS PERHAPS THE FINEST OF THE SMALL NUMBER EXTANT.
It is believed only 40 stamps (ten sheets of four) received the inverted surcharge and none were used on the flight (there are no recorded used or on cover).
With 2010 Greene Foundation (as Mint N.H.) and 2023 P.F. certificates. Scott $20,000.00. Unitrade C$30,000.00.
E. 7,500-10,000
7,500