Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025

*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — Air Post

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Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

1948

6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Mint N.H., vibrant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)

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Certificate
2009 PSE No. 01207920 Graded 95 View Cert

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225

1949

24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Mint N.H. with top red plate no. 8492 selvage, wide margins, vignette shifted slightly upwards, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85), Scott value $130

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Certificate
2009 PF No. 475130 Graded 85 View Cert

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130

1950

16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)

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2009 PSE No. 01200147 Graded 90 View Cert

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1951

24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)

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2008 PSE No. 01163318 Graded 90 View Cert

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120

1952

15c Map, Air Post (C8). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)

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Certificate
2007 PSE No. 01156018 Graded 98 View Cert

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350

1953

5c Winged Globe, Air Post (C12). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)

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Certificate
2008 PSE No. 01182039 Graded 95J View Cert

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150

1954

65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Each with top plate no. selvage, 65c lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., Very Fine set, C15 with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

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Certificate
2008 PSE No. 01184996 View Cert

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1955

$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)

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2008 PSE No. 01188243 Graded 90 View Cert

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