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Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ ultramarine (E11), perfectly centered within immense margins, bright fresh color, original gum, never hinged, Superb, a stunning gem, being one of two examples to have achieved the Superb jumbo grade with none higher. SMQ $640 as 98, unpriced as 100. Scott $45 Expertization: 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98J. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 605 |
US$2,700.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ gray violet (E11b), mathematically precise centering with enormous margins, radiant color and a sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., NH, a Superb gem. SMQ $810. Scott $65 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2409 |
US$675.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ gray violet (E11b), pink back variety, beautifully centered with prooflike color and impression, o.g., NH, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ price $165. Scott $65 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2410 |
US$120.00 |
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Special Delivery, 1917, 10¢ ultramarine (E11), bottom left plate no. 1634 block of eight, with siderographers initials at left, bright and fresh, original gum never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $415 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1620 |
US$525.00 |