United States Stamps continued...

**NEWSPAPER STAMPS continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
601	E	PR9-E2 var.	#PR9-E2 var., 25c Black, nearly complete die essay on India, mounted on card measuring 64x68mm, this being the "missing link" between the model (offered in the previous lot) and the essays now listed as Scott #PR9-E2a/b, when compared to those essays the differences are readily apparent, as there are no small ornaments above the "P" and "O" of "Postage" and there are no crossed lines below the word "Cents", unlisted in Scott as such and believed to be unique, some very faint tone specks on the card only, small faults at bottom right edge of India paper, still very fine; ex-Earl of Crawford, Warm. (Image)	Est. $1,500-2,000 SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
602	E	PR9E var.	#PR9E var., Undenominated incomplete die essay in black on India, mounted on near stamp-size card measuring 27x45mm, being essentially the final basic design for Scott #PR9-15, but with blank spaces for the numerals and value tablets, completely unlisted in Scott and believed to be unique, some minor mounting adhesion on reverse, very fine; an incredibly important newspaper essay; ex-Souren, Warm. (Image)	Est. $1,500-2,000 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
603		PR22	#PR22, 84c Rose, an outstanding mint example of this scarce and terribly difficult newspaper stamp, being incredibly well centered, plus its color is uncharacteristically bright and fresh, full original gum, trivial h.r., extremely fine; certainly among the finest quality #PR22's we have offered in our auctions; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,850.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
604		PR23	#PR23, 96c Rose, attractively centered, fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; actually a very challenging stamp to find in premium original gum condition; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,350.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
605		PR34	#PR34, 3c Gray black special printing, without gum as issued, a most remarkable and quite likely unique full top margin imprint and Letter "B" block of twelve, representing what is believed to be the largest known surviving multiple of any newspaper special printing, wonderfully fresh and particularly well centered, especially for these notoriously poorly centered stamps, couple of insignificant perf. separations in top sheet selvage, very fine; the special printings are rare in any multiple, this imprint block of twelve is certainly one of the key showpiece rarities essential for a serious collection or exhibit of newspaper stamps; the catalog value as three blocks of four is $9,000.00, without any premium added for its unique status; 1998 PF certificate; ex-Wampler. (Image)	Est. $7,500-10,000 SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
606		PR48	#PR48, $1.92 Dark brown special printing, without gum as issued, an exceptionally choice example of this immensely rare newspaper special printing, being wonderfully well centered within much larger margins than usual, gorgeous rich luxuriant color on bright paper, current certificate mentions a corner crease at bottom left which is practically undetectable and completely within the margin, still very fine and actually one of the finest of the mere 41 examples issued; clear 1975 PF certificate and a 2002 PSE certificate; ex-Marshall Stone, Ballman. (Image)	$22,500.00 SOLD for $9,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
607		PR63	#PR63, 12c Red, well centered within huge margins, the size of which are rarely seen on this issue, lovely rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; a striking stamp; 2007 PF certificate. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
608		PR70	#PR70, 96c Red, an exceedingly choice mint example, being remarkably well centered within large margins, strong rich color and an excellent clarity of impression, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
609		PR71	#PR71, $1.92 Pale brown, exceedingly well centered within large margins, bright fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an elusive stamp to find in this premium quality; 2007 PF certificate. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
610	Ou	PR71	#PR71, $1.92 Pale brown, a fabulous used example of this stamp, being extraordinarily well centered within incredibly wide margins, plus its color is deep and luxuriant, while the impression is high detailed, light blue brush stroke cancel, extremely fine; 2009 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ). (Image)	$135.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
611	u	PR73	#PR73, $6.00 Blue, a highly select mint single that is wonderfully well centered within large margins, exceedingly fresh, with rich color on crisp white paper, o.g., mild h.r., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90 OGh; SMQ $1,900.00). (Image)	$1,050.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Will close during Public Auction
612		PR76	#PR76, $24.00 Dark violet, deep intense color and impression on fresh paper, uncommonly well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
613		PR77	#PR77, $36.00 Indian red, excellent centering, rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$850.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
614		PR78	#PR78, $48.00 Yellow brown, handsome mint single, exceedingly well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
615		PR79	#PR79, $60.00 Purple, especially well centered and margined, rich luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine and choice example of this newspaper high value; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$850.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
616	E	PR81-E1a	#PR81-E1a, 1c Black large die essay on India, die sunk on card measuring 88x99mm, being a complete engraving of the entire design as adopted for the 12c to 96c values, "S-A" imprint below design, wonderfully fresh and clean, extremely fine; an incredibly handsome and rare essay. (Image)	$1,350.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
617		PR82	#PR82, 12c Carmine, a stunning gem mint single, featuring deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, outstanding centering within large margins, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; an especially choice example of this newspaper stamp, which is almost never found in this premium never hinged condition; 2004 PF certificate; ex-Vineyard. (Image)	for hinged $180.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
618		PR85	#PR85, 48c Carmine, especially well centered, strong vibrant color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
619		PR88	#PR88, 84c Carmine, an impressive mint example that is extraordinarily well centered within large margins, brilliantly rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate. (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
620		PR91	#PR91, 2c Intense black, strong color and a deeply etched impression, nicely centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction