Lot 229 United States #C14 1930 $1.30 Brown Graf Zeppelin, mint never hinged, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate grading it at their superlative grade “Gem 100, Mint OGnh” (only nine stamps have been given that grade). SMQ for Gem 100 is $7,500. Rsv. $3,500. Scott CV U$550.
Lot 230 United States #C15 1930 $2.60 Blue Graf Zeppelin, mint never hinged, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate grading it at “Superb 98, Mint OGnh”. SMQ value is $5,000. Rsv. $2,000. Scott CV U$850.