Sale 1328 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2024
Category — Blocks and Plate Number Multiples (Columbian Issue)
1c-3c Columbian (230-232). Three plate blocks, 1c bottom imprint, double plate no. 50 and letter "J" block of twelve, magenta handstamp cancels, overall toning, otherwise Fine and very unusual, this came from the undivided pane of 100 and is rarely seen as a plate block with two plate numbers, 2c bottom right corner imprint, plate no. 172 and letters "Q Q" block of ten, unused (no gum), Very Fine, 3c top right corner imprint, plate no. 76 and letter "R" block of ten, original gum, perf separations reinforced at left, Fine
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 160 and letter "O O" block of eight, brilliant color, Very Fine, a beautiful Mint N.H. plate block, with 2009 P.F. certificate
2c Brown Violet, Columbian (231). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 193 and letter "U U" block of eight, rich color and well-centered, few minor perf separations including in ungummed selvage, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
2c Brown Violet, Columbian (231). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 166 block of six, bright color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
2c Brown Violet, Columbian (231). Bottom imprint, plate no. 74 and letter "Q" block of eight, three stamps lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, wonderfully choice centering, ex Getlan, with 2009 P.F. certificate
3c Green, Columbian (232). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 57 and letter "L" block of eight, detailed impression, light wrinkles at far bottom of selvage
VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN.
Scarce in such choice condition.
3c Green, Columbian (232). Mint N.H. bottom left corner imprint, plate no. 76 and letter "R" block of ten, deep rich color, few minor perf separations at right, fresh and Fine
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 20 and letter "D" block of eight, gorgeous color, choice centering with wide margins, light natural gum bend positions 2 and 6, single tiny adherence on gum of position 5
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1992 P.F. certificate.
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 19 and letter "D" block of eight, deep rich color
VERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
This plate block is remarkably fresh. With 2016 P.F. certificate.
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Mint N.H. bottom right corner imprint, plate no., 16 and letter "D" block of ten, gorgeous color on bright paper, well-centered, lightly hinged and some h.r. slivers in ungummed selvage as a sensible precaution against perf separations (all could be removed)
VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Scott value as plate block of eight and two singles.
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Top imprint, plate no. 18 and letter "D" block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, pos. 2 natural inclusion, Very Fine
4c Ultramarine, 6c Red Violet, Columbian (233, 235a). Imprint, plate no. and letter strips of four, 4c stamps Mint N.H. and h.r. in selvage, 6c Mint N.H. with natural gum creases and tear in selvage, the stamps are Very Fine, Scott value as singles for 4c
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 6 and letter "B" block of eight, bright color and detailed impression, usual light natural gum bends
FINE-VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Ex "Saddleback". With 2024 P.S.E. certificate
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 8 and letter "B" block of eight, deep rich color and proof-like impression
VERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 7 and letter "B" block of eight, deep rich color and detailed impression, Fine
6c Purple, Columbian (235). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter"Z" block of eight, brilliant color, detailed impression, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate.
6c Purple, Columbian (235). Mint N.H. bottom right corner imprint, plate no., 104 and letter "Z" block of ten, deep rich color, well-centered, lightly hinged and some h.r. slivers in ungummed selvage as a sensible precaution against perf separations (all could be removed)
VERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Scott value as plate block of eight and two singles.
6c Purple, Columbian (235). Top imprint and plate no. 104 block of six, original gum, barely hinged where few perf separations expertly reinforced, Very Fine
8c Magenta, Columbian (236). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 129 and letter "I I" block of eight, deep rich color, sharp proof-like impression, choice centering
VERY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
This plate block is remarkable for its freshness. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; blocks unpriced in SMQ).
10c Black Brown, Columbian (237). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 100 and letter "Y" strip of four, beautifully centered, crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful imprint and plate number multiple, ex Wingate, with 1988 P.F. certificate
10c Black Brown, Columbian (237). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 102 and letter "Y" strip of four, intense shade and impression, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Mint N.H. block of four, detailed impression, bottom right stamp natural perf dimple on gum, Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as singles
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Two multiples, first top imprint, plate no. 59 and letter "N" strip of four, original gum, couple h.r., bright color, tiny thin spot in selvage above plate no., few minor perf separations in middle selvage, Fine and attractive plate strip, second block of four, original gum, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp single short perf at top, bottom right stamp with small tear, otherwise Fine, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate