Sale 997 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010

Category — 1922-29 Issues (Scott 551-573)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
6089
ogbl
Sale 997, Lot 6089, 1922-29 Issues (Scott 551-573)10c Orange, Imperforate Pair (562b). Block, unused (no gum) as are all known examples, large even margins all around, vibrant color

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT 1923 IMPERFORATE.

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 block offered here, not defaced by the blue crayon, are scarce.

5,000
4,500