1899, 10c on 10c Blue, Special
Delivery (E1). Mint N.H. with top left corner margin, intense color and
proof-like impression, beautiful centering, natural foldover at top left of
sheet margin leaves small gummed area on front, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott
Retail as hinged (Image)
1899, 10c on 10c Blue, Special
Delivery (E1). Top plate no. 492 and imprint block of six, original
gum, bottom stamps lightly hinged, top stamps Mint N.H., deep rich
color, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB PLATE BLOCK OF THE CUBA 10-CENT ON 10-CENT SPECIAL DELIVERY.
As an indication of the rarity of this plate block, Scott Retail for a block of four and two singles is $835.00, and catalogue value for the plate no. and imprint strip of three is $1,000.00 (Image)
1899, 10c on 10c Blue, Special
Delivery, No Period After "Cuba" (E1a). Position 22, original gum,
lightly hinged, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine (Image)
1899, 10c Blue, Large Die
Trial Color Proof on India (E2TC1). Die sunk on 201 x 154 mm card with
full die sinkage, minor corner bends, otherwise Very Fine, scarce (Image)
1899, 10c Orange, Special
Delivery, Specimen Overprint (E2S). Original gum, lightly hinged,
vibrant color, Very Fine and choice (Image)
1899, 10c Orange, Special
Delivery (E2). Mint N.H. right arrow block of four, vibrant color,
fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged block of four with no premium
for arrow position (Image)