Sale 1216 — The Ambassador J. William Middendorf II Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 February, 2020
Category — Official Navy Department Issues
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
206
24c Navy (O43). Horizontal block of six, slightly glazed original gum, incredibly fresh color, well-centered throughout, sensible hinge sliver perf reinforcementsVERY 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