Sale 1216 — The Ambassador J. William Middendorf II Collection

Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 February, 2020

Category — Official Navy Department Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
206
ogbl
Sale 1216, Lot 206, Official Navy Department Issues24c Navy (O43). Horizontal block of six, slightly glazed original gum, incredibly fresh color, well-centered throughout, sensible hinge sliver perf reinforcements

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 24-CENT NAVY ISSUE.

Blocks of this value are very rare and seldom offered. This may be the largest extant.

Ex Curtis. Scott Retail as a block of four and two singles

2,850
2,200