Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale

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U.S. Plate Blocks continued...

1904-1920 Commemorative Issues continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2421

537

1919, 3¢ Victory (Scott 537), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, incredible example of this popular plate block in a condition rarely found on this issue, beautifully centered with vibrant color, just a great plate, Extremely Fine.
Scott $375.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $375
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

2422

548

1920, 1¢ Pilgrim (Scott 548), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skips), well centered with gleaming rich color, a gorgeous top quality example, Extremely Fine.
Scott $100.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Scott $100
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

2423

549

1920, 2¢ Pilgrim (Scott 549), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bends), very choice, with bold color and sharp clear impression, a very difficult plate to find in top condition, Very Fine.
Scott $135.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Scott $135
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

2424

550

1920, 5¢ Pilgrim (Scott 550), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (glazed gum), desirable well centered example with extremely intense color, Very Fine.
Scott $700.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $700
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1922-1925 Regular Issue

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2425

551, 552, 554

1925, ½-2¢ values (Scott 551, 552, 554), top plate blocks of 6, o.g., never hinged, choice selection of 3 different plate blocks, all wide tops with outstanding color on each, Very Fine.
Scott $140.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image) (Image2)

Scott $140
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

2426

553

1925, 1½¢ yellow brown (Scott 553), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, spectacular GEM QUALITY example with vibrant color and gleaming fresh gum, and astounding plate block that would please the most quality conscious collector, Extremely Fine.
Scott $95.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $95
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

2427

555

1923, 3¢ violet (Scott 555), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (small inclusion spot on bottom right stamp), desirable example in choice condition, with dazzling color, Very Fine.
Scott $425.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Scott $425
Est. $350-500
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

2428

556

1923, 4¢ yellow brown (Scott 556), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (gum skip along the very top of the top 3 stamps caused by short gumming during printing process), brilliant fresh color, very pleasing example, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $400
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

2429

557

1922, 5¢ dark blue (Scott 557), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, phenomenal example of this elusive plate block, being a stunning full wide top, with the deepest color we've ever seen printed on bleach white paper, this outstanding multiple is amazing - as it has not a single skip or bend, rare on this issue, worthy of serious bids in excess of it's modest catalog value, Very Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $400
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

2430

558

1922, 6¢ red orange (Scott 558), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example of this extremely elusive plate, one of the toughest of the set to find in choice never hinged condition, and a plate block deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Very Fine.
Scott $650.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Scott $650
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

2431

559

1923, 7¢ black (Scott 559), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh plate block without a single skip or bend, with gorgeous deep rich color on lily white paper, scarce like this, Very Fine.
Scott $180.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $180
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

2432

560

1923, 8¢ olive green (Scott 560), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, a fantastic example of this extremely elusive plate block, being a wide top with wonderful centering; this plate block is so rare in this quality, we feel that it's equal probably does not exist, a very rare opportunity, Extremely Fine.
Scott $900.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image)

Scott $900
Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

2433

561

1923, 9¢ rose (Scott 561), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extremely handsome example in the desirable deep shade, which is a beautiful wide top with excellent appeal, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $400
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

2434

562

1923, 10¢ orange (Scott 562), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, choice example of this difficult plate black block, a wide top with vibrant rich color, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $425.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Scott $425
Est. $350-500
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

2435

563

1922, 11¢ greenish blue (Scott 563), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, wonderful example in the intense deeper shade, a choice wide top in immaculate mint condition, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $80.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Scott $80
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

2436

564

1923, 12¢ brown violet (Scott 564), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, absolutely gorgeous top quality example of this wide top, in Post Office fresh condition, Very Fine.
Scott $160.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Scott $160
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

2437

565

1923, 14¢ blue (Scott 565), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, among the freshest and choicest examples you'll ever see, excellent well centered plate being a striking wide top with intense color, throw away the catalog on this one, as this plate block in this quality should realize a staggering price, Very Fine.
Scott $130.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Scott $130
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

2438

566

1922, 15¢ gray (Scott 566), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (minor gum skips), a gorgeous wide top in immaculate mint condition, with bold prooflike color, in a remarkable mint state, Very Fine.
Scott $425.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $425
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

2439

567

1923, 20¢ carmine rose (Scott 567), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bends), a very desirable example of this tough plate block featuring gorgeous deep rich color and beautiful wide top selvage, Very Fine.
Scott $450.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $350-500
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

2440

568

1922, 25¢ yellow green (Scott 568), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, bright vivid color, an attractive example; slight toning in top left selvage area at left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $425.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Scott $425
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction