Sale 984 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010
Category — 1922-29 and Later Issues (Scott 574 onwards)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1034
29c Alaska Highway, Black (engr.) Omitted (2635a). Mint N.H. block of 24 with selvage at left and bottom, brilliant colors, centered to right as are approximately half of the known copiesFINE. A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE BLOCK OF 24 OF THE 29-CENT ALASKA WITH THE ENGRAVED BLACK OMITTED.
A footnote in Scott Catalogue notes that "Almost half the recorded No. 2635a errors are poorly centered. These sell for approximately $400.00.". It is believed there are 220 examples in total, so this multiple represents a large portion of the world's supply.
Scott Retail as singles
16,800
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