Lot: #1452

$2 Red

B. Margin Single, unused, PI's, stunning deep rich color and vivid proof like impression, light corner CR at B.R., exceptionally fresh and Superb Gem appearing example of this rare stamp with only 11 singles recorded
Scott Number: #REA6
Scott Value: $1,500
Census Reference: REA6-M-12
Census Quantity: 31
Provenance: Weill
Realized: $1100.00
Lot: #1453

$2 Brown on Green, Red Provisional Surcharge

Violet HC, Type 51 red surcharge, "Rate $2 Per Bbl. Series 1898", the stamp has been torn and rejoined, deep dark color, three clear margins but just in at B., a Very Good example of this exceedingly rare stamp, with only two copies recorded both of which are quite faulty but this stamp is considered the Finest Known
Scott Number: #REA50c
Scott Value: $4,000
Census Reference: REA50c-U-2
Census Quantity: 2
Certificates: 2012 PFC
Provenance: Scarsdale, Inman
Realized: $3100.00
Lot: #1455

1/6th Bbl. Violet

PI, deep dark color, CR, three clear margins, just in at T., Very Good appearing example of this very rare stamp with only four reported
Scott Number: #REA107a
Scott Value: $2,500
Census Reference: REA107a-U-4
Census Quantity: 4
Realized: $1050.00
Lot: #1456

18 3/4c Red Brown

PI, strong color, violet provisional surcharge, Very Good
Scott Number: #REA118
Scott Value: $325
Provenance: Lewis
Realized: $44.00
Lot: #1457

25c Green, 1917 Provisional

PI, deep dark color and rich impression, Type 105 surcharge "Act of 1917" in violet, four large and perfectly balanced margins all around, quite fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, this is only the second known example of this amazing Beer stamp rarity, the certificate is a photocopy
Scott Number: #REA120B
Scott Value: $25,000
Census Reference: REA120B-U-1
Census Quantity: 2
Certificates: 2015 PFC
Provenance: Inman
Realized: $14000.00
Lot: #1458

1 Hhd. Black

PI, wonderful deep dark color and rich impression, some sm. stains and tiny flaws, T. margin single with guide line at T., four full margins all around, Very Fine appearing example of this very rare stamp with only three known and two examples recorded of which this is the Finest of the two recorded, a truly amazing showpiece item
Scott Number: #REA158
Scott Value: $9,000
Census Reference: REA158-U-1
Census Quantity: 3
Certificates: 2012 PFC
Provenance: Tolman, Scarsdale, Inman
Realized: $6500.00
Lot: #1459

1 Hhd. Black, 1933 Bureau Surcharge

PI, strong color, some light CR's, tiny pinhole, four large and perfectly balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine appearing example of this very rare stamp with only five copies recorded, this stamp is considered the Finest Known
Scott Number: #REA168
Scott Value: $11,000
Census Reference: REA168-U-1
Census Quantity: 5
Certificates: 2006 PFC
Provenance: Tolman, Inman
Realized: $5750.00
Lot: #1460

5 Bbls Black, 1933 Bureau Provisional

PI, PH, Type 220 surcharge, Stamp No. 2, deep dark color and rich proof like impression, some minor CR's, quite fresh and Extremely Fine and choice appearing example of this rare stamp with only five recorded and of which this stamp is considered the Finest Known
Scott Number: #REA169
Scott Value: $4,500
Census Reference: REA169-U-1
Census Quantity: 5
Certificates: 2009 PFC
Provenance: Scarsdale, Inman
Realized: $2600.00
Lot: #1461

2 Hhd. Black

PI, stunning sharp color and rich impression, some tiny flaws and some back soiling, four large and very well balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine appearing copy of this very rare stamp, only six examples recorded of which this stamp is considered the Finest Known, an incredible showpiece item
Scott Number: #REA176
Scott Value: $9,000
Census Reference: REA176-U-1
Census Quantity: 6
Certificates: 2012 PFC
Provenance: Tolman, Scarsdale, Inman
Realized: $4500.00
Lot: #1463

25 Bbl. Black

Unused, stunning sharp color and rich proof like impression, four perfectly balanced margins all around, there is a tiny stain on the back, exceptionally fresh appearance, Superb Gem centering, there are two copies known and only one recorded on the census, one of the most important Beer Stamps ever issued
Scott Number: #REA199
Scott Value: $25,000
Census Reference: REA199-M-1
Census Quantity: 2
Certificates: 2006 PFC
Provenance: Tolman, Scarsdale, Inman
Realized: $13500.00