Sale 1212 — Superb United States Stamps and Private Die Proprietary Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 November, 2019
Category — 1912-16 Washington-Franklin Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
126
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., post-office fresh color and proof-like impression, balanced Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Alan", with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00), this is the highest grade awarded
15
550
127
2c Carmine (406). Mint N.H., with wide bottom selvage, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,150.00 as 100), the highest grade possible and shared by only two others, this is the first we have offered
15
2,400
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1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, an uncommonly superb example of a common coil, ex Depew, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $600.00), only one other shares this top grade, with none higher
13
650
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1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00), only two grade higher (at 100) and two others share this grade
13
275
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2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb Mint N.H. coil, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $550.00), none grade higher and only two others share this perfect grade
22
950
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2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Alan", with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate (98J ogNH)
22
375
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30c Orange Red (420). Fiery color on fresh paper, precise centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00)
105
600
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P
50c Violet, Large Die Proof on India (421P1). Die sunk on 153 x 202mm card, brilliant color, blue "330599" Bureau control number on back, fresh and Extremely Fine, this is the only example we have offered since keeping computerized records, ex President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Golden
1,400
1,000
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Mint N.H., extraordinary centering with Jumbo margins, deep shade and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 $1.00 PERF 12 ISSUE, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH JUMBO MARGINS AND CHOICE CENTERING.
With 1981 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, SMQ $6,250.00 as 95, $17,500.00 as 98). Only two grade higher (one 98 and one 98J) and no others share this grade.
950
0
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1c Green (424). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, ex "Golden Oak", with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $800.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only three others
4
850
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8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, sharp impression, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
72
500
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1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced above 100, SMQ $325.00 as 100), the highest grade possible and shared by only two others
1
325
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Coil (442). Mint N.H., brilliant color, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, perfection, ex Merlin and Depew, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $500.00 as 100), the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it
22
500
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Coil (442). Mint N.H., vivid color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $500.00), only one grades higher and four others share this grade
22
650
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2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Depew. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded. SMQ value is far too low in our opinion
120
1,500
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3c Violet, Coil (445). Lightly hinged, mathematically perfect centering with beautiful wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ $1,800.00), the P.S.E. Population Report lists only two single Scott 445's at this perfect grade with none higher, but we have sold a third in the past, one of the others is graded "OGh" -- meaning it is more heavily hinged than this example
210
1,900
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1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and mathematically precise centering, bright color on post office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, an exceptional example of this coil, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,000.00 as 100), this is the only unused Scott 448 single to achieve this ultimate grade, there is not even a hinged example that equals it
16
650
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1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,000.00), only the stamp offered in the previous lot grades higher and three others share this desirable grade
16
650
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1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $500.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only two others
21
650
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4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H., crisp impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $750.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only two others
55
700
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11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only two grade higher (one at 100, one at 100J)
90
1,700
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11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
90
425
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20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., radiant color on post office fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE, SCOTT 476.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00)
475
2,500
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1c Green, Coil (486). Mint N.H., rich color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $200.00), only one grades higher and six others share this desirable grade
1
325
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3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (489). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and mathematically perfect centering, vivid color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge example of this coil issue in the finest attainable condition, ex Depew, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 100, SMQ $375.00 as 100), one of only two examples of Scott 489 to achieve this highest possible grade
10
275
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1c Green, Coil (490). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $300.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only six others
1
450
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5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $375.00), this is one of five Scott 496 singles at this perfect grade, the highest awarded
7
375
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