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From The Flagship Series - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC - June 3-5, 2o24
Lot 641 -
1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), bottom margin plate number "No. 108"strip of 4 with imprint and "D D", o.g., never hinged, an exquisite gem, Post Office fresh with proof-like color and detail, all with exceptional centering on bright, fresh, sound paper, Extremely Fine, ex "Argentum" (Dr. Graves), with 1999 and 2008 P.F. certificates.
Scott $150,000.
While Scott lists a $5 plate number block of eight, they also note that it is unique. A strip of four is thus the only practical way to obtain and present the full imprint with plate number and letters. ....Estimate $125,000-150,000
Sold for US$ 85,000
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