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LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6401		31S//J9S	Canal Zone 1909-24 Mostly Complete Group of American Bank Note Company "SPECIMEN" overprints (Scott 31S//J9S), 56 apparently all different stamps comprising an attractive collection of these elusive specimens, o.g., never hinged, bright and vibrant, fresh as printed, generally nicely centered, mostly Fine to Very Fine and better, most with 100-300 sold. CZSG 31.S. (Image) (Image2) Get Market Data for [United States Possessions (Canal Zone) 31S//J9S] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
6402		42S//66S	Canal Zone, 1915-21 American Bank Note Company "SPECIMEN" overprints (Scott 42S//66S), remainder of five items including 42S, 58S-59S, 62S and 66S, o.g., never hinged, nice group including high values, fresh and bright, better then usual centering, Fine to Very Fine, 200-300 sold. CZSG 42.S. (Image) (Image2) Get Market Data for [United States Possessions (Canal Zone) 42S//66S] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate $150-200 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
6403		4-6, 70-119	Canal Zone, United States overprinted issues, 1904-39, huge balance of study collection (Scott 4-6, 70-119), mostly mounted on black stock pages in large overstuffed binder, incredible remainder of collection of the premier student of these issues carefully and lovingly selected over more than 50 years, of note are two #6 with straight edge at left used to prove that right side panes were overprinted, numerous examples of 70-81 including high values, from various printings, singles and blocks with work-ups, spacing and alignment varieties, shifts, and fly specks galore, the same is true for 84-95, also included are two 86e (one with certificate), 91c (1 real, 1 fake), four 94, four 95, 97-99 and 100-104 are represented with many singles, blocks and varieties as well, a nice goup of plate singles includes many high values (three 81, 94 and 95), throughout are shown many minor and major double transfers (a particular interest of Mr. Bates), there are gutter snipes and misperfs, every imaginable and many unimaginable varieties are included, though somewhat disorganized and a bit of a hodgepodge a thorough examination (or should I say exploration) will absolutely be rewarded with countless interesting and valuable discoveries, mixed condition as would be true of any Canal Zone lot of this size and scope, filled with countless wonderful items, several certificates are included, Fine to Very Fine and attractive, please carefully view scans or in person. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.7 lbs. CZSG 4-6, 70-119. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Possessions (Canal Zone) 4-6, 70-119] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate $3,500-5,000 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
6404		70-119	Canal Zone, United States overprinted issued, 1924-39, Plate Blocks (Scott 70-119), over 130 plate blocks and several blocks with plate numbers on black stock pages in binder, outstanding group of scarce and sought after plates, includes thirty-six #70, thirty-seven 71, six 72 two 73, two 74, four 85, nine 86, three 90, seven 92, two 93, 100, two 101, 104, thirteen 115, two 116, two 118 and two 119 (1 used), other blocks not counted, o.g., much never hinged, large and diverse group of these elusive blocks, includes many different numbers, positions and printings, mixed but better then average condition, a useful and desirable collection, Fine to Very Fine and attractive. CZSG 70-119. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs. Scott $7,637+. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Possessions (Canal Zone) 70-119] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
6405		85//J20	Canal Zone, U. S. Overprints, Sharp "A", 1925-28, balance of wrong font "CANAL" study collection (Scott 85//J20), selection of ten errors mounted on exhibit pages and black stockpage, unused #86 wrong font "CANAL" and used include two 85 and four 86 (2 first and 2 second printing), 93, J19 and J20, elusive and sought after group, mostly attractive and very nice; some minor flaws, generally Fine to Very Fine, scarce and undercatalogued. CZSG 85.1. Scott $1,000+. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) Get Market Data for [United States Possessions (Canal Zone) 85//J20] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
6406		91, 91 vars.	Canal Zone, 1926, 17¢ black, sharp "A", Incomparable Specialized Study collection (Scott 91, 91 vars.), on black stockpages in binder, over 200 stamps carefully selected for errors and varieties, highlight is40 examples of "ZONE / CANAL" error in singles, pairs, strips and a block of 4,the vast majority have straight edges as Mr. Bates was attempting to determine how many panes existed, additionally twelve plate blocks of six or larger are included, the collection also contains numerous scarce and interesting varieties carefully identified, work-ups, split overprints in various directions, spacing varieties aplenty, fly speck varieties of all types, condition though mixed is substantially better than expected including many never hinged and well centered pieces, this unique study collection has been carefully assembled and is certainly impossible to duplicate, a once in a lifetime opportunity for research and study; occasional flaws maybe present, Fine to Very Fine and better, with 1976 A.P.S. certificate for block of 91c with spacing variety. CZSG 91 varieties. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs. Scott $13,280 errors and plates only. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Possessions (Canal Zone) 91, 91 vars.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction

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