Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — Air Post, Special Delivery
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c and $2.60 Mint N.H., $1.30 lightly hinged, each with choice centering and bright colors, Extremely Fine, C13 with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (NH, XF-Superb 95), C14 with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90), C15 with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (NH, XF 90), total SCV $1,475
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and excellent centering, Extremely Fine, with 1978 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ)
10c Orange, Special Delivery (E3). Mint N.H., fiery color and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85), SCV $650
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E4). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2001 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF 90)