1925, Norse-American complete, plate block First Day Covers (Scott 620-621), each value on its own cover addressed to Wm. C. Webb of Morristown, N.J.; top plates, the 2¢ with numbers 16960F-F16959 plus both "2¢" markings; the 5¢ with numbers 16927-F16963; all tied by multiple Washington, DC May 18 1925 duplexes; stamps fresh with the 2¢ block particularly nicely centered; inconsequential selvage wrinkles from usage, but still Very Fine. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 10:59:52 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 747
Lot No:942
Symbol:Cat No:620
1925, 2¢ Norse-American, "one plate number only" full pane (Scott 620), full pane of 100, black plate number omitted, with red "2¢" and plate number, but lacking the plate number in black for the vignette; with perfect registration between black and red design elements, o.g., never hinged, with fresh colors; light overall toning, which in no way distracts from the overall appearance, with folded-over top margin selvage as often is the case, Fine to Very Fine, a rare survivor, a new discovery making two examples known to the marketplace, the last we sold for $10,800 in our 2019 MLG sale, Scott lists the plate number error, but does not price in a pane. Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)