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Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — Air Post
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
685
6c-24c 1918 Air Post (C1-C3). Ten blocks of four and one plate block of No. C1, blocks of four of C2 (5) and C3 (5), many C3 stamps Mint N.H., one block approaching the "slow plane" variety, Fine-Very Fine
4,470
1,700
686
24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Two blocks of four, approaching the "Fast Plane" variety with top wing into the carmine frame, most lightly hinged, Very Fine
E. 400-500
325
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16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H., well-centered amid wide margins, intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00)
120
170
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16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Blocks of 16 and 24, at least 37 stamps Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, several with beautiful centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles
4,620
2,300
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem
130
180
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., vibrant color on post-office fresh paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00)
130
800
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). $1.30 with left plate no. 20088 selvage, bright colors, 65c tiny thin spot, overall Fine-Very Fine
1,105
550
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Each with two h.r., 65c gum crease, Fine set
1,105
600
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Complete set plus extra 65c and $1.30 (latter used), three with h.r., unused $1.30 is Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, used $1.30 with 1990 P.F. certificate
1,835
950
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c lightly cancelled, $1.30 and $2.60 with slogan machine cancels, fresh colors, Extremely Fine Gem Set, with 2015 (65c and $1.30) and 2017 ($2.60) P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; total SMQ $2,525.00)
1,050
1,400
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Fresh colors, Extremely Fine Set, with 2012 ($2.60), 2017 ($1.30) and 2018 (65c) P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; total SMQ $1,825.00)
1,050
950
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c with duplex cancel, $1.30 and $2.60 with slogan machine cancels, Extremely Fine Set, with 2011 ($2.60), 2014 (65c) and 2016 ($1.30) P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; total SMQ $1,825.00)
1,050
950
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Strong color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered, neat Varick Street Station 1930 machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,150.00), only two used stamps grade higher
350
1,200
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Perfectly centered with wide margins all around, crisp impression, neat cancel leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Tahoe", with 2005 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,150.00), only two examples grade higher
350
1,100
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Impressive centering, deep rich shade, Varick Street Station circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
350
500
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Attractive centering, neat Varick Street Station machine cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $475.00)
350
250
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Intense shade on bright paper, neat slogan machine cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
550
450
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Air Post Sheets. Mint N.H. accumulation, best item is single sheet of 50 of C24, also includes C7 (plate block of 36), C17 (plate block of 40), C26 (two), C36, C38 (two), C42, C44, the bulk of the lot includes approximately 90 sheets of C45 and approximately 90 sheets of C71, Very Fine, total Scott Retail for the pre-1940 items is approximately $900.00, face value on the C45 and C71 bulk is more than $1,200.00
E. 750-1,000
900
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Air Post Complete Booklets. 26 complete booklets mounted on album pages, range of issues from BKC1-BKC23, a few better with Scott Retail values up to $300.00, Very Fine, total Scott Retail approximately $1,600.00
E. 500-750
425
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