Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)
1c Green (331). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, ex Killien, "Scarsdale" and Merlin, with 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $725.00), only three have graded higher (at 100) and only two others share this grade, this is also the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions
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2c Carmine (332). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1908 WASHINGTON, SCOTT 332, GRADED 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,150.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart, and only three others share it.
4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $4,500.00 as 100). As an indication of how difficult this issue is to obtain in the higher grades, only two others have graded higher than 98. This stamp stands alone at the top of the chart.
4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
5c Blue (335). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, wonderful colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 335, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only four others share it.
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6c Red Orange (336). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER.
Ex Merlin. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and only one other shares this grade, a statistic that has not changed since 2009.
8c Olive Green (337). Mint N.H., wonderful color, precise centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 337, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and three others share this desirable grade. These statistics have not changed since 2010.
10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H., vivid color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 338, WITH WONDERFUL COLOR, MARGINS AND OVERALL EYE APPEAL. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00). Only three have graded higher (all at 98) and only one other shares this desirable grade. This is the first in this grade we have offered in one of our auctions, and we haven't offered a 98 since 2013.
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10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H., choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00), only five have graded higher (all at 98) and only one other shares this grade
13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., balanced margins, deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00)
15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, wonderful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98
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50c Violet (341). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1909 50-CENT PERF 12 ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,850.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and only four others share this grade. These statistics have not changed since 2011.
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50c Violet (341). Lightly hinged, well-centered, beautiful rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $375.00)
50c Violet (341). Block of four, top pair h.r., bottom pair lightly hinged, fresh color, Very Fine
$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 342, WHICH IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and only two others share this desirable grade.
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$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins for this issue, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, ex Hoffman, with 1989 P.F., 2004 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1.600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Block of four with left part arrow selvage, h.r., intense shade, Very Fine
1c-5c 1908-09 Issue, Imperforate (343-347). Mint N.H. set, each graded Gem 100 Jumbo, 1c with plate no. 4974 selvage at top, 2c with part imprint and star at left, 4c with plate no. 4933 at left, rich colors, Extremely Fine Gems, a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of the first Washington-Franklin imperforates with the highest grades possible, with 2009-2012 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,800.00 as 100), at most three others share these grades
1c Green, Coil (348). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1986, 1998 and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90), with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Guide line pair, vivid color, nicely centered with balanced margins for this difficult coil, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $675.00)
4c Orange Brown, Coil (350). Guide line pair, h.r., rich color, fresh and Fine
5c Blue, Coil (351). Guide line pair, top stamp lightly hinged, bottom stamp Mint N.H., wonderful centering, sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 1999 and 2007 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
2c Carmine, Coil (353). Guide line pair, right stamp lightly hinged, left stamp Mint N.H., vivid color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Guide line strip of four, end stamps Mint N.H., line pair lightly hinged, rich color, the line pair particularly well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT 1909 HORIZONTAL COIL IN A STRIP OF FOUR.
With 2006 and 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail for hinged line pair and Mint N.H. singles
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Pair with 3mm spacing, registry oval cancel, bright shade, Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (355). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color and detailed impression, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Coil (356). Hinged at top, wide imperforate margins, trace of guideline at left, Fine example of this scarce coil, with 1987 P.F. certificate