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
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
Lot: #1454
16 2/3c Yellow Orange & Black
PI, deep dark colors, nearly Very Fine
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
Lot: #1456
18 3/4c Red Brown
PI, strong color, violet provisional surcharge, Very Good
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
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
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
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
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
Lot: #1462
1/6th Bbl. Purple
Unused, fresh and Superb Gem
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