| 417 |
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 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin
(C13-C15). Mint N.H., bright colors, $1.30 small pencil notation on
gum, $2.60 usual natural gum skips, Extremely Fine set (Image) |
2,525.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 418 |
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 5c Deep Blue, Buffalo
Balloon (CL1). Original gum, large margins, bright colorVERY FINE
AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE BUFFALO BALLOON AIR POST
ISSUE. The Buffalo Balloon stamp, designed by John F. B. Lillard and
engraved by John H. Snively, was printed by Wheeler Brothers Printers in
Nashville, Tennessee. Only 300 were printed in tete-beche arrangement from
a single die. The stamps were intended for use on a balloon flight from
Nashville to Gallatin, Tennessee, which took place on June 18, 1877. Of the
300 that were printed, only 23 were used. With Sanabria and purple
"LWC" backstamps. With 1997 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
7,500.00
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
