Puerto Rico
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 915 |
 |
 1898, 5c Black, Ty. II-III-IV
(201). Horizontal strip of three, large part original gum, h.r., usual
light gum soaks, vertical scissors-cut between right stamps, otherwise Very
Fine, scarce combination strip, Scott Retail as singles
(Image) |
2,325.00 |
1,600.00 |
| 916 |
|
 1899, 2c Reddish Carmine, 25
Degree Angle, "Portu Rico" Ovpt. (211a var). Position 46, original gum,
brilliant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine
(Image) |
35.00 |
50.00 |
| 917 |
|
 1899, 5c Blue, 8c Violet Brown
(212, 213, 213a). Original gum, last Mint N.H., rich colors, choice
centering, Extremely Fine (Image) |
69.00 |
170.00 |
| 918 |
|
 1900, 5c Blue, Special
Printing (212 var). Lightly hinged, deep rich color and sharp
proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, rare, of the 100 overprinted,
no more than fifteen are known, with 1982 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,750.00 |
750.00 |
| 919 |
|
 1899, 8c Violet Brown, "Porto
Ric" Ovpt. (213c). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade, Extremely
Fine (Image) |
125.00 |
160.00 |
| 920 |
|
 1899, 10c Brown, Ty. I, "Forto
Rico" Ovpt. (214 var). Original gum, h.r., brilliant color, Very Fine
and choice (Image) |
85.00 |
40.00 |
| 921 |
|
 1899, 10c Deep Claret, Postage
Due (J3). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, beautiful
centering, Extremely Fine (Image) |
160.00 |
180.00 |
| 922 |
 |
 1899, 2c Green entire, Double
Ovpt. (U1a). Unused, Very Fine and choice, very rare, only two are
known, with 1984 P.F. certificate, listed but unpriced in Scott (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
3,250.00 |