1904, Louisiana Purchase complete (Scott 323-327), a Post Office fresh, beautifully centered set of vertical pairs, all with a vertical straight edge on one side, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $1,540. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1904, 2¢ & 3¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 324-325), blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, two stunners, the 2¢ incredibly bright and sensationally centered, the 3¢ in the deepest, strongest color imaginable, both with immaculate gum, Jefferson Very Fine, Monroe with Fine centering, scarce blocks this nice.
Scott $920 as singles. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

1904, 1¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 323), o.g., never hinged, magnificently printed in rich color with sharp detail and near-perfect centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $600. (Image)

Estimate $500-700

1904, 1¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 323), o.g., never hinged, connoisseur's delight, with immense color, clear detail, and centering far superior to most, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $600. (Image)

Estimate $400-600

1904, 2¢ Louisiana Purchase, vertical pair, imperf horizontally (Scott 324a), o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh with vibrant color and clean impression, Fine, an incredibly difficult stamp, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded F 70.
SMQ F 70.
Scott $25,000. (Image)

Estimate $15,000-20,000

1904, 5¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 326), o.g., never hinged, an attractive example with deep color, crisp detail, and pleasing centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.S.E. and 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $325.
Scott $180. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 327), bottom right corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh in rich color and clean detail, a Very Fine and choice position piece, with 2017 P.F. certificate for vertical pair, this position 2.
Scott $300. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 327), o.g., never hinged, a handsome stamp with warm color and solid detail; margins tight but near-perfectly balanced, Very Fine, a worthy addition to any collection, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $330.
Scott $300. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 327), o.g., never hinged, a superlative stamp with rich color, flawless impression, and dead-on centering; fresh and sound, Extremely Fine to Superb, scarce this nice, with 2000 and 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,000.
Scott $300. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase, dark red brown color (Scott 327), left margin arrow block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and solid, wonderfully printed in unquestionably darker ink, Fine+, an alluring position piece.
Scott $1,200 as singles. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 327), bottom margin plate block of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, cleanly printed in warm color and clean lines; small dings to selvage below position 3; selvage with natural gum skips (mentioned for accuracy), Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,150. (Image)

Estimate $400-600