Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Later Issues (Scott 482A thru 1610c)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
224
10c Orange, Imperforate Pair (562b). Horizontal pair, unused (no gum) as are all known examples, large to huge margins incl. sheet margin with part arrow at bottom, vibrant colorVERY FINE AND SCARCE. A DESIRABLE BOTTOM SHEET-MARGIN PAIR OF THIS RARITY.
According to United States Stamps 1922-26 by Gary Griffith, noted dealer Philip Ward purchased a pane in 1925 in Oklahoma. Large areas were marked for destruction with a blue crayon -- examples such as the pair offered here, not defaced by the blue crayon, are scarce.
With 2009 P.F. certificate (XF 90 XQ)
2,500
5,000