Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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640

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Rich colors, Fine-Very Fine set, also incl. three Spain stamps (Nos. 397-399, cat. $14.65) (Image)

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$ 1,155.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

641

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Incl. two 65c, $1.30 small h.r., Very Fine (Image)

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$ 1,335.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

642

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c unused (regummed), Fine-Very Fine (Image)

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$ 1,155.00

SOLD for $600.00
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643

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Disturbed original gum, first two no evidence of hinging, last lightly hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine (Image)

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$ 1,155.00

SOLD for $750.00
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644

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c barest trace of hinging, other two Mint N.H., $2.60 couple natural gum creases, Very Fine set (Image)

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$ 1,805.00

SOLD for $750.00
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645

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c Mint N.H., other two small h.r.'s, 65c natural gum bends, $1.30 trivial stained perf tip, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, each with 1978 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 1,250.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

646

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c minor h.r., other two Mint N.H., fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Image)

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$ 1,900.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

647

$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H. block of four, radiant color and crisp impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a beautiful block, Scott Retail as singles (Image)

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$ 2,600.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

648°

$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., incredibly intense shade and impression, perfectly centered on bright paper with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.60 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO ARE GRADED HIGHER.

With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00) (Image)

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975.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

649°

5c Deep Blue, Buffalo Balloon (CL1). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins all around, rich color on crisp paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE BUFFALO BALLOON AIR POST ISSUE. THIS IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST SINGLE IN EXISTENCE.

The Buffalo Balloon stamp, designed by John F. B. Lillard and engraved by John H. Snively, was printed by Wheeler Brothers Printers in Nashville, Tennessee. Only 300 were printed in tête-bêche arrangement from a single die. The stamps were intended for use on a balloon flight from Nashville to Gallatin, Tennessee, which took place on June 18, 1877. Of the 300 that were printed, only 23 were used. Based on previous examples we have handled, at least some of the Buffalo Balloon stamps were exposed to moisture around the time they were printed. The example offered here should be considered a condition rarity.

Ex Silver. With 1983 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95) (Image)

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7,500.00

SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction