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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
861		C13-15	#C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each a top margin plate number single, strong colors, o.g., l.h., usual light gum bends and skips, fine-very fine. (imagea) (imageb) (Image)	$1,390.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
862	/PB	C13-15	#C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., well matched set of top margin plate number blocks of six, well centered with the 65c and $2.60 values being exceptionally so, fresh colors, o.g., 65c and $1.30 are never hinged, the $2.60 is relatively lightly hinged, typical flat plate gum bends and wrinkles plus the usual gum skips are present, very fine-extremely fine and attractive. (imagea) (imageb) (Image)	$18,850.00 SOLD for $11,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
863	O	C13-15	#C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., used, strong colors, $2.60 with light corner crease at top right, otherwise a fine-very fine set. (imagea) (imageb) (Image)	$1,110.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
864		C13	#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 1999 PF and 2005 PSE certificates (XF 90). (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
865		C13	#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, right sheet-margin single, exceptionally well centered within large margins, rich color, o.g., certificate states previously hinged which we are unable to detect, extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$240.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
866		C13	#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, exceptionally well centered within large margins, bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)	$240.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
867		C14	#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, exceedingly well centered within large balanced margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
868		C14	#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, premium quality top sheet-margin plate no. 20086 single, possessing excellent centering within uncharacteristically large margins, deep rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1998 PF certificate for a block of four, plus 1999 PF and 2005 PSE certificates as a single (latter XF 90). (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $825.00 Will close during Public Auction
869		C14	#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, exceedingly well centered within large balanced margins, rich color, o.g., faint trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
870		C15	#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, a magnificent left sheet-margin single, possessing impeccable centering within lavishly large margins, plus its color is intensely rich and its impression deeply etched, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a wonderfully handsome example of this popular high value; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
871		C15	#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, select mint single, being precisely centered within large margins, deep rich color, clean o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PSE certificate for a block of four and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (XF 90). (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
872	F	C13-14	#C13-14, 65c and $1.30 Graf Zeppelins, well centered vertical pair of the 65c and handsome single of the $1.30, both tied to flown FDC cover by April 19, 1930 Washington, D.C. duplex cancel, flown on the Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst leg of the flight with both purple and red flight cachets, backstamped, cover with edge creasing at extreme left, not affecting stamps, otherwise very fine; a scarce first day cover, especially of the the 65c which are not often found on flown covers. (Image)	$1,735.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
873		C13	#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, beautifully centered block of four tied to flown cover by Varick Station, N.Y. May 1, 1930 duplex cancels, purple cachet also ties plus red German cachet at left, flown on the Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst portion of the flight, backstamped, choice very fine; cataloged as a used block. (Image)	$700.00+ SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
874		C14	#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, attractive well centered vertical pair tied to clean flown cover by April 24, 1930 Varick Street Station, N.Y. machine cancel, flown on the Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst, both flight cachets and backstamp, very fine and exceptionally choice. (Image)	$775.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
875	PB	C18	#C18, 50c Graf Zeppelin, full bottom margin plate no. 21172 block of six, unusually well centered, bright color, o.g., n.h., few separated perforations and tiny stain in the selvage, otherwise extremely fine. (Image)	$700.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
876		C116a	#C116a, 44c Father Junipero Serra, imperforate, vertical pair, large margins, o.g., n.h., certificate mentions a tiny natural gum wrinkle between the stamps which is trivial and unworthy of mention, very fine; only 19-25 pairs exist according to Datz, and most of these have gum disturbance or small faults; 1992 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction

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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
877		E1	#E1, 10c Blue, an fabulous quality mint single in a true "post office" fresh state of preservation, possessing an overall brilliance few copies of this stamp display, with intense color and a sharp impression on much brighter paper than usual, plus it is wonderfully well centered, with remarkably large margins all around, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the most demanding collector; 1997 PF certificate; ex-"Piedmont". (Image)	$1,000.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
878		E2	#E2, 10c Blue, an exceedingly fresh mint single, with deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on crisp paper, uncommonly well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	$850.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
879		E4	#E4, 10c Blue, the example offered here is one of the most spectacular mint singles, in terms of its overall condition, we have ever seen, possessing physical qualities that are rarely seen on this notoriously difficult stamp, including having a remarkable overall mint "bloom", with incredibly deep vibrant color and a stunning prooflike impression on bright white paper, but just as impressive is its marvelous centering amid extravagantly large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem example of the most difficult of all special delivery issues to find in truly premium condition; photocopy of a 1993 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp, as well as 1995 and 2004 PF certificates for the single; ex-"Vineyard". (Image)	$1,900.00 SOLD for $6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
880		E5	#E5, 10c Blue, an incredibly choice mint single, exquisitely well centered amid lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic, prooflike color and impression on bright crisp paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a very scarce and desirable stamp in this gem condition; the highest grade and the only example yet graded Superb 98 for hinged or never hinged; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98). (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction

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