#216P5, 5c Indigo, plate proof on stamp paper, choice horizontal pair, large even margins all around, intense color on fresh paper, o.g., extremely fine and rare (formerly #216b). (Image)

CV. $1,400.00

#217P5, 30c Orange brown, plate proof on stamp paper, handsome horizontal pair, large margins all around, sumptuously rich color, o.g., extremely fine and rare (Formerly #217a). (Image)

CV. $1,750.00

#217, 30c Orange brown, scarce used horiz. strip of three, each stamp with central strike of "NZ/Marine P.O./3 AU 98", c.d.s. postmark used on a New Zealand ship, color is fresh and deep, left stamp with faint vert. crease, otherwise fine and a very rare usage of this high value multiple outside the United States. (Image)

CV. $325.00

#217, 30c Orange brown, fine single with deep rich color, tied by "New York/Nov 2" duplex postmark to immaculate 1888 registered cover to Paris, New York registry etiquette, blue Paris arrival datestamp also ties the stamp, extremely fine and choice; ex-Waterhouse. (Image)

CV. $1,400.00