Sale 984 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

1280

RYUKYU ISLANDS, 1952, 100y on 2y Rose Violet, 9/8 Point Kai Tei (17b). Lightly hinged, radiant color

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE RYUKYU ISLANDS 100-YEN ON 2-YEN SURCHARGE WITH THE 9/8 POINT KAI TEI.

This is the rarest Scott-listed variety of the surcharge. Light purple backstamp.

3,500

2,100