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**1923-1926 COMMEMORATIVES continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
701	u	618	#618, 2c Lexington-Concord, a spectacular mint single, possessing not only impeccable centering within enormously large margins, but its color is incredibly deep and vibrant, while its impression is remarkably detailed, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a fabulous gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 for 98). (Image)	$8.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
702	u	618	#618, 2c Lexington-Concord, precisely centered within lavishly large margins, radiant rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $265.00). (Image)	$8.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
703		619	#619, 5c Lexington-Concord, precisely centered within lavishly large and wonderfully balanced margins, intensely rich color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem. (Image)	$32.50 SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
704	PB	620	#620, 2c Norse-American, full top margin arrow and plate nos. 16689, 16694 block of eight, featuring an uncommonly wide sheet margin which is difficult to find on plate blocks of this issue, exceptionally fresh with strong colors, especially well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	$290.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
705	u	621	#621, 5c Norse-American, a lovely premium quality mint single, featuring four extraordinarily large and precisely centered margins, prooflike colors and impressions, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $600.00). (Image)	$24.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
706		621	#621, 5c Norse-American, gorgeous mint single being precisely centered within lavish large margins, deep colors and sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a select gem. (Image)	$24.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
707	PB	622	#622, 13c Green, full top margin plate no. 18110 block of six, incredibly fresh and crisp, gorgeous deep color on bright white paper, extraordinarily well centered and margined throughout, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	$275.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
708	P	628P1a	#628P1a, 5c Ericsson, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 155x201mm, an attractive proof in the issued color, choice very fine; evidently an engraver's proof and the only one that we are aware that is not an approved proof; a rare large die proof that quite likely only exists on wove paper; C.A. Huston, designer; L.S. Schofield, vignette engraver; control number 1393518 (1926). (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1932-1935 ISSUES**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
709	u	632	#632, 1c Green, a perfect mint single, featuring mathematically precise centering, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $210.00 for 98; unpriced in this grade); this is the only example in the PSE population report to receive this exalted grade, with the next highest being "only" a 95. (Image)	$0.20 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
710	u	633	#633, 1 1/2c Yellow brown, extraordinarily well centered, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $280). (Image)	$1.70 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
711		634 var.	#634 var., 2c Carmine recut ("long ear") variety, the center stamp in a block of nine, well centered, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; an elusive variety that only comes from position 34 in the top right pane of plate no. 20342. (Image)	$400.00+ SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
712		634b	#634b, 2c Carmine lake, well centered, deep vibrant color in this distinctive shade, o.g., n.h., very fine; a very scarce variety, being the first we have offered; photocopy of a 2004 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	for hinged $900.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
713	BP	634e	#634e, 2c Carmine lake, booklet pane of six, well centered, strong color in this distinctive shade, o.g., certificate states "never hinged" though the top left stamp has a light gum disturbance, very fine; only a handful of booklet panes in the carmine lake shade have been recorded, this being the first we have offered; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)	$4,000.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
714	u	634A	#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, magnificent mint single, being in a quality that is rarely encountered on this stamp, possessing precise centering amid especially wide margins, surrounded by full even perforations, in addition its color is a spectacular deep shade and its impression razor sharp, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a particularly rare stamp in this superb quality; 1984 and 1995 PF certificates, plus a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,500.00); Superb 98 is the highest grade yet assigned to the scarce #634A, this being one of only three that have been awarded this stellar status. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
715		634A	#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, nicely centered, deep vibrant color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
716	PB	634A	#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, top right corner margin plate no. 19744 block of four, exceptionally well centered, radiant rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an elusive plate block that is especially rare in this choice quality. (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
717	u	637	#637, 5c Dark Blue, remarkably well centered, deep vibrant color and impression on bright white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $280.00). (Image)	$3.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
718	u	641	#641, 9c Rose, precisely centered, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $280.00). (Image)	$3.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
719	u	646	#646, 2c Molly Pitcher, an incomparable mint example of this common stamp in a truly magnificent quality, being flawlessly centered within lavishly large margins, intense vivid color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $170.00 for 98; unpriced in this remarkable grade); this is the only example to receive a grade of 100J, the ultimate grade for any stamp. (Image)	$1.60 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
720	PB	647	#647, 2c Hawaii Sesquicentennial, bottom left corner margin plate no. 19054 block of four, extraordinarily well centered, deep radiant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; quite challenging to find so choice. (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction

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