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**Officials continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
761		O86	#O86, 6c War, exceedingly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, bright color on immaculate paper, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; almost never seen this choice; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	450.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
762		O94	#O94, 1c Agriculture, on soft porous paper, without gum as issued, an incredibly choice example of one of the most challenging stamps in all of United States philately to find in true premium condition, as the vast majority of existing examples are found either quite off center or with thins due to the soft nature of its paper (or both), this particular example is not only completely fault free, but it is also extraordinarily well centered within large margins, contributing further to its exceptional overall eye appeal it its absolutely radiant color on especially bright white paper, overall extremely fine; one of the great condition rarities of the entire Lessin sale; signed Ward and accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate; ex-Zoellner. (Image)	3,250.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
763		O95	#O95, 3c Agriculture, on soft porous paper, fabulously bright and crisp, absolutely radiant color in an especially deep shade, wonderfully well centered, immaculate full o.g., never hinged, very fine; an exceedingly scarce stamp in this pristine condition; 1995 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	for hinged 300.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
764		O102	#O102, 15c Interior, on soft porous paper, pristine mint single, prooflike color and impression on crisp paper, rather well centered, unblemished o.g., never hinged, very fine; 1995 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	for hinged 325.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
765		O103	#O103, 24c Interior, on soft porous paper, a seldom seen completely sound mint example of a stamp that is not only rare, but is almost impossible to find without any flaws, as this stamp is notorious for having thins and creases due to the soft nature of its paper, sumptuously rich color and impression, rather well centered, additionally this stamp is one of the few we have seen that still retains its full o.g., lightly hinged, with just a slight amount of offset, overall very fine; we doubt we have offered more than two or three sound #O103's in the last six or seven years; 1977 PF certificate. (Image)	3,250.00 SOLD for $2,500.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
766		O110	#O110, 6c Treasury, on soft porous paper, an incomparable mint single, being in a quality unlike any other we have seen, possessing mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, plus its color and impression could not be more prooflike on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine gem; a stamp in a condition you wish all officials could be found; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged 90.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
767		O112	#O112, 30c Treasury, on soft porous paper, quite well centered, rich luxuriant color, o.g., couple of h.r.'s, small thin spot, very fine appearance for this rare stamp; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $300.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
768		O113	#O113, 90c Treasury, on soft porous paper, an attractively centered mint example of this rare official, strong color and a crisp impression, full o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, very fine; sound examples, with full original gum, are seldom offered; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	2,100.00 SOLD for $5,750.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
769		O1/126	#O1/126, Valuable mint balance of officials, 83 different stamps, with all departments represented, catalog values to $800.00 (#O67), many useful $50.00-$350.00 cataloging stamps present, most o.g. or part o.g., a few minor flaws but generally quite fresh and fine-very fine; two PSE certificates accompany.	9,100.00 SOLD for $5,500.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM

**Newspaper and Periodical Stamps**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
770		PR16	#PR16, 12c Rose, brilliantly fresh, strong rich color and a crisp impression, well centered, full clean o.g., very fine; a particularly choice example. (Image)	200.00 SOLD for $725.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
771		PR19	#PR19, 48c Rose, virtually perfectly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, prooflike color and impression, full o.g., small natural inclusion spot of little importance and not even mentioned on the accompanying certificate, extremely fine; one of the nicest centered mint examples of this value we have seen; clear 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	475.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
772		PR21	#PR21, 72c Rose, deep rich color, crisp impression on fresh paper, full o.g., fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	575.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
773		PR23	#PR23, 96c Rose, incredibly well centered within large margins, rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression on bright paper, full o.g. which is just slightly disturbed, insignificant small corner crease at top left, otherwise extremely fine and easily one of the finest centered examples available; 1998 PF certificate; ex-Lyons. (Image)	500.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
774		PR24	#PR24, $1.92 Dark brown, intense color and impression, wonderfully fresh, full o.g., h.r., fine; a rather attractive example of this scarce stamp; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	625.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
775		PR25	#PR25, $3.00 Vermilion, bright color, full o.g., fine; a seldom offered newspaper stamp in any condition; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)	900.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
776		PR26	#PR26, $6.00 Ultramarine, quite well centered for this very scarce stamp, well margined, bright color, large part o.g., accompanying certificate mentions "light gum staining" which, in our opinion, is non-existent, very fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
777		PR27	#PR27, $9.00 Yellow, brilliantly fresh mint example of this rare value, gorgeous vibrant color and a crisp impression, nicely centered, full o.g., nearly very fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	1,900.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
778		PR29	#PR29, $24.00 Dark gray violet, wonderfully fresh mint example, strong rich color and a sharp impression, well centered for this, full o.g., h.r., very fine; an especially rare value being sound and still retaining its original gum; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	2,250.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
779		PR31	#PR31, $48.00 Red brown, an extraordinary quality mint example of this rare newspaper stamp, being wonderfully well centered within large margins, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, full clean o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; an important condition rarity; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 SOLD for $7,250.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM
780		PR33a	#PR33a, 2c Gray black special printing on horizontally ribbed paper, without gum as issued, wonderfully bright and fresh, well centered, choice very fine; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	350.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..May-31, 03:30 PM

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