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1c-90c Navy, Specimen Ovpt. (O35S-O45S). Without gum as issued, incl. two each of 1c and 2c, brilliant colors, few perfs scissors-separated causing some s.e., few small faults
FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT SPECIAL PRINTING.
Other than the 1c, 2c and 7c values, the Navy Department is very scarce, with sales of the 90c value limiting the possible number of sets to 102.
1c-90c Navy, Specimen Ovpt. (O35S-O45S). Complete set, without gum as issued, about half with perfs blunted by scissors separation, generally minor with the 12c and 24c trimmed off at bottom, 10c one short perf, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, a very respectable looking set of these rare Special Printings
1c-90c Navy, Specimen Ovpt. (O35S-O45S). Without gum as issued, brilliant colors, few perfs scissors-separated causing some s.e., few small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine, only 102 sets are possible
1c-90c Navy, Specimen Ovpt. (O35S-O45S). Without gum as issued, 2c margin flaws, 10c mount stain on back, 15c reperfed at top, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
1c-90c Navy, Specimen Ovpt. (O35S-O45S). Unused (no gum), perfs trimmed from each so as to appear imperforate, rich colors, few small faults, an interesting group
FILTER: Area=United States, Sub Area=U.S. Stamps, General=Back-of-Book, Issue/Country=Officials, All Sale Dates thru 2023/01/01, Catalogue = O35S-O45S, Symbol IN ("S")