Sale 1202 — The James Depew Collection of Superb U.S. Coils and 20th Century Imperforate Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Category — 1914 Perf 10 Horizontal Coils, Single-Line Watermark (Scott 443-447)
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H. guide line pair, mathematically perfect centering with beautifully balanced margins, deep shade on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 ONE-CENT PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 443, WITH THE PERFECT P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 -- THE ONLY EXAMPLE AT THIS GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,100.00). This is the only Scott 443 guide line pair to achieve this perfect grade from P.S.E. with none higher
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H. pair, essentially perfect centering, fresh color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 P.F. (for strip of three) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only two other pairs
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, bright and fresh in every respect, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98), this is the only unused single of Scott 443 to receive this perfect grade, which is the highest awarded
1c Green, Coil (443). Guide line pair, deep shade on bright paper nicely complemented by purple Federalsburg Md. boxed cancel, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 ONE-CENT PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL, WITH A COLORED CANCEL.
Ex Bowman. With 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00). None have graded higher and only one other shares this desirable grade. The other example has a normal wavy-line machine cancel
1c Green, Coil (443). Pair, crisp impression and rich color on fresh paper, near perfect centering, light duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used pair in the finest attainable condition, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), this is the only used pair to have achieved this desirable grade, with none higher
1c Green, Coil (443). Outstanding centering, rich color, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00), only one grades higher (at 100) and four other share this grade
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line strip of six, vivid color and sharp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. guide line pair plus two pairs
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line pair, perfect centering with balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 444, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. guide line pair of Scott 444 and it has been equaled by only one other
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. pair, vivid color, outstanding centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,950.00), the highest grade awarded and it has been matched by only one other
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.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is the only Mint N.H. stamp in any format to achieve this grade. SMQ value is far too low in our opinion
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Guide line pair, outstanding centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, neat duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB AND RARE USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 2-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 444.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a used guide line pair of Scott 444 and it has been equaled by no others
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Pair, exceptionally choice centering with balanced margins, vivid color, bold wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used pair, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), no other used pairs of Scott 444 have matched the 98 grade offered here, which is the highest awarded
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Wide margins and precise centering, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $600.00), only one grades higher (at 100)
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line strip of four, rich color and proof-like impression, well centered with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 3-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 445.
With 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. guide line pair and two singles
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, phenomenal centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The Perf 10 coils were issued as a middle ground between the previous Per 12 coils, which separated too easily and the Perf 8-1/2 coils, which were too difficult to separate. The Perf 10 Scott 445, printed by flat plate method, has an earliest known date of use of August 13, 1915. The rotary press coils followed shortly thereafter, with the 3c horizontal rotary coil issued in February 1916 (Scott 456). With a relatively short period of use, choice examples of Scott 445 are difficult to find. When you add Mint N.H. gum and the guide line pair format, the degree of difficulty increases exponentially. This superb Mint N.H. guide line pair is easily among the few finest known.
With 2003 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98). With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $15,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (offered in our 2010 Rarities sale, realized $22,000 hammer)
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $5,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it has been matched by no others
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 445, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
Ex "Piedmont". With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. Scott 445 in any format. It has been matched by no others
3c Violet, Coil (445). Guide line strip of four, well-centered, the line pair and right stamp are particularly choice, deep rich color, light duplex cancelsEXTREMELY FINE AND RARE USED GUIDE LINE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 3-CENT PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 445.
With 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as line pair and two singles
3c Violet, Coil (445). Guide line pair, intense color and detailed impression, choice centering with nicely balanced margins, duplex cancelsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN CHOICE USED CONDITION.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others. The next highest grade for a used guide line pair is 80
3c Violet, Coil (445). Pair, exceptionally choice centering with wide margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, lightly cancelledEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Rich color, choice centering, duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00), a rather pedestrian grade compared to the other Scott 445's offered here, still rare in this condition with only three graded higher (highest is 98)
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line strip of four, beautiful centering, deep rich color on post office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 446.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. line pair and two singles
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line pair, exceptionally choice centering with perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 446, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The Perf 10 coils were issued as a middle ground between the previous Per 12 coils, which separated too easily and the Perf 8-1/2 coils, which were too difficult to separate. The Perf 10 Scott 446, printed by flat plate method, has an earliest known date of use of June 4, 1915. The rotary press coils followed shortly thereafter, with the 4c horizontal rotary coil known used in November 1915 (Scott 457). With a relatively short period of use, choice examples of Scott 446 are difficult to find. When you add Mint N.H. gum and the guide line pair format, the degree of difficulty increases exponentially. This superb Mint N.H. guide line pair is easily among the few finest known.
With 1981 P.F. (for strip of four) and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,250.00). Only one other Mint N.H. guide line pair has achieved the 98 grade, which is the highest awarded
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. pair, perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ASTONISHING JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF SCOTT 446, GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $10,500.00 as 100, unpriced in the 100J grade). Only one other pair has matched this ultimate grade (the ex Whitman copy), which is the highest possible
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh paper, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PERFECT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 446 -- GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
Ex Curtis. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,950.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. The SMQ value is low considering this stamp realized $8,000 and $7,000 hammer the last two times it was sold
4c Brown, Coil (446). Guide line pair, outstanding centering and margins, rich color, two neat strikes of Boston Mass. boxed cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 446, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- BY FAR THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT COIL ISSUES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH SUPERB CENTERING, ESPECIALLY AS A GUIDE LINE PAIR. THIS IS PROBABLY THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
Ex "Natalee Grace". With 1999 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others. The next highest grade drops all the way down to 85J
4c Brown, Coil (446). Pair, choice centering and margins, deep rich color, bold Detroit Mich. oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used pair, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only one other
4c Brown, Coil (446). Near perfect centering, fresh color, oval grid cancel from duplex device, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used coil, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only two others
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line strip of four, deep dark color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, the line guide line pair is particularly choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. line pair and two singles
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line pair, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh in every respectEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF SCOTT 447 HAS RECEIVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The 5c Perf 10 flat plate coil was among the last coils to be issued before the rotary press coils began to take their place. Strangely, while the issue date for Scott 447 is July 30, 1914, the earliest documented use listed in Scott is May 9, 1916 -- after the EDU for the rotary press 5c coil, Scott 458, which is known used a month earlier.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $8,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 447 guide line pair and it has been equaled by only one other
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color on bright white paper, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 1914 5-CENT PERF 10 FLAT PLATE COIL, SCOTT 447, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY PAIR TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE.
With 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $3,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 447 pair and it is shared by no others
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, wonderful depth of color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 5-CENT PERF 10 FLAT PLATE COIL, SCOTT 447, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 1992 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $1,650.00). This is one of only two examples to achieve this perfect grade, with none higher. We believe this is undervalued in SMQ
5c Blue, Coil (447). Pair, wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color, beautifully struck Plymouth Meeting (Pa.) duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 1995 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00), only one pair has graded higher (at 100) and only three others share this grade
5c Blue, Coil (447). Jumbo margins and precise centering, rich color, neat oval cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge coil single of this issue, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00), the highest grade awarded to a Scott 447 used single, with no equals