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Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E6), top imprint and plate number 5245 strip of 3, o.g., right two stamps with hinge remnants, right stamp hinge reinforced horizontal perforations, left stamp is never hinged, Very Good to Fine, Durland lists this plate number as scarce. Scott $985 for singles. Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1927, 10¢ gray violet, imperf between (Scott E15c), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged (pencil guarantee signature on gum), particularly choice example of this elusive error, with dazzling color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $575. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue (Scott E2), bottom right plate block of 8, o.g., lightly hinged, absolutely phenomenal top quality multiple with delightful color in a wonderful state of preservation; of the handful of late blocks that are known to exist this example certainly ranks up there as one of the best; a fabulous chance to acquire a great rarity, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $17,500. Estimate $6,000 - 8,000. Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1893, 10¢ orange (Scott E3), bottom right plate block of 8, o.g., barest trace of hinge on one stamp (appears never hinged), luxuriant rich color and well incised impression; this remarkable wide margined multiple has been carefully hidden away from the elements for decades and looks like it just came off the printing press; this showpiece would make a delightful addition to any serious collection, Fine. Scott $13,000. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott E4), top plate block of 6, o.g., hinged, the rarest of all the Special Delivery plate blocks; a handsome wide top with tremendous eye appeal; of the handful of E4 plate blocks available to collectors - this is a more than acceptable example - of which no more than a handful are known to exist; a once in a decade opportunity to acquire an E4 plate block; thin spot in top left stamp; minor thin in selvage; reinforced along vertical rows with some minor perf separations, otherwise Fine. Scott $22,500. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue (Scott E5), top plate block of 6, o.g., hinged, ravishing rich color printed on clean white paper; there is some minor perf strengthening along the vertical rows; but this is minor and isn't considered a fault; a very handsome top plate position with tremendous eye appeal, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $5,000. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E6), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), exceedingly elusive wide top with brightly emblazoned color printed in lily white paper; this is one of the choicest E6 plates available to collectors as full wide tops are incredibly scarce, Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green (Scott E7), full wide top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, a lovely brightly colored multiple featuring razor sharp impression with tremendous eye appeal, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $840+. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green (Scott E7), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, gleaming rich shade; a striking mint example in tip top quality; brilliant fresh both front and back without a single skip or bend, Very Fine. Scott $1,500. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ green (Scott E7), wide right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh condition; an immaculate multiple without any skips or bends - scarce thus, Fine. Scott $1,500. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E8), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), gorgeous color and centering; an exemplary example of this terribly difficult plate, Very Fine. Scott $1,700. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E9), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., hinged (4 stamps never hinged), premium quality example with warm rich color; very elusive, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine (Scott E9), left margin plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (3 stamps never hinged), very fresh appearance; light gum bends on lower right stamps, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1916, 10¢ pale ultramarine (Scott E10), left plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, outstanding multiple in a marvelous state of preservation; each stamp well centered with excellent margins; uniquely appealing strip that would enhance any collection, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $2,400 for singles. Scott $2,100 for singles. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1916, 10¢ pale ultramarine (Scott E10), left plate block of 6, slightly disturbed o.g., extremely desirable example of this terribly difficult unwatermarked perf 10 plate; with superior color and finely etched impression; slightly enlarged staple hole in wide left sheet margin mentioned for accuracy and should not be considered a fault, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $5,000. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 0.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-20-2018, 14:27:02 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 721
Lot No: 3134
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Cat No: E11 var.
Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ ultramarine, "pink back" variety (Scott E11 var.), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, scarce and surprisingly undervalued example of this variety; enlarged staple holes in selvage mentioned for accuracy and should not be considered a fault; Scott Specialized lists this variety as a footnote indicating that this issue should be valued at five times the price of a normal example, Very Fine. Scott $1,700 according to footnote. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1922, 10¢ gray violet (Scott E12), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, wonderful example in an immaculate state - Post Office fresh and choice, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1922, 10¢ gray violet (Scott E12), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., hinge remnant, attractive well centered example with lovely color, Very Fine. Scott $525. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1925, 15¢ deep orange (Scott E13), left plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, lovely rich shade, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Special Delivery, 1925-69, 10 different (Scott E14-E23), full sheets of 50, o.g., never hinged, an awesome group; complete from E14 all the up to E23; a seldom offered complete run of these desirable issues; very hard to duplicate in any quality, Extremely Fine. Scott $2,396. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000
