Airpost, 1918, 24¢ Carmine Rose & Blue, Top Arrow Block of 4, #C3. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1253 Airpost, 1918, 24¢ Carmine Rose & Blue, “Fast Plane Variety”, #C3. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 550 ![]() In this stamp, the wheels well down into “cents”. The grounded plane stamps come from portions of three sheets, the qualifying factor being that the wheels of the plane break through the top of “cents”. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000 AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND POPULAR VARIETY WITH UNUSUALLY EXTREME SHIFTING. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 551Īirmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, grounded plane (C3 var.), deep rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, about Fine. ![]() Scott value $140 ++ A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VARIETY. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 552Īirmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, “grounded plane” variety (C3 var.), left wheel of the plane resting fully on the “C” of “CENTS”, well centered with unusually large margins and flawless, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Very Fine. Certificate (selvage subsequently removed). Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 553Īirmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, “fast plane” (C3 var.), dramatic vignette shift with wing tip nearly touching outer frame line., quite well centered, bright and fresh, pristine never hinged o.g., Very Fine, an impressive example of this popular vignette shift. Scott $450,000 ONE OF THE MOST HANDSOME EXAMPLES OF THIS RENOWNED U.S. ![]() Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, center inverted (C3a), position 89, bright, fresh and well centered, disturbed original gum, small thin spot and light crease, Very Fine appearance.
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