Sale 921 — Superb Graded United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 18 October, 2006
Category — Washington-Franklin Issues (continued)
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., intense shade and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00), only two stamps have graded higher than 95 in the P.S.E. population report
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., sharp proof-like impression on brilliant paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1996 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $570.00 as 90, $1,550.00 as 95)
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., beautifully centered and wonderful intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $570.00)
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., detailed impression, almost perfectly centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $570.00)
1c Green, Coil (412). Guide line pair, deep rich color, wide margins, light strikes of 1913 duplex cancels, Extremely Fine, scarce in such choice used condition, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $360.00)
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, outstanding deep rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $825.00)
50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., remarkable centering with unusually wide margins at sides, brilliant color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 50-CENT FRANKLIN ON DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARKED PAPER.
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 203), Scott 422 was issued more than two years prior to the release of Scott 421. A supply of the double-line watermark paper was still on hand, and was used to fill the need for higher denomination stamps.
With 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00), worthy of 95 points
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H. with sheet margin at top, wonderful margins and essentially perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $290.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, deep rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $290.00 as 90, $880.00 as 95)
7c Black (430). Mint N.H., lovely centering, intense color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $680.00)
11c Dark Green (434). Very lightly hinged, magnificent color, margins and centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $210.00)
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., perfectly centered and with wonderful deep rich color, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $620.00)
20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered, post-office fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2006 P.F. certificates ((XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)
30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., nearly perfect centering, intense color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1914 ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,550.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Guide line pair, fresh, lightly hinged, magnificent margins and centering, Extremely Fine Gem line pair, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00)
3c Violet, Coil (445). Pair, barest trace of hinging, rich color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $900.00)
4c Brown, Coil (446). Guide line pair, single hinge mark at top, perfectly centered with wide and perfectly balanced margins, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 446.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date to this Scott number in any condition.
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line pair, intense color on bright paper, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00)
1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. pair, wide margins and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $100.00)
4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H. pair, beautifully centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00)
5c Blue, Coil (458). Mint N.H. pair, essentially perfectly centered, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $630.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. joint line pair without the customary crease between stamps, beautiful large margins, fresh, vivid colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE JOINT LINE PAIR IN THIS STELLAR CONDITION
With 2005 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. joint line pair without the customary crease between stamps, large margins and very well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,100.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, beautiful large margins and perfectly centered, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem pair, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $920.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem pair, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $820.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $750.00)
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day in was printed, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1916 ISSUE.
With 1986 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). Only one example has graded higher in the P.S.E. population report
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., precise centering and balanced margins, bright colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1916 ISSUE, SCOTT 468.
With 2001 P.F. certificate for block of four and 2005 P.S.E. certificate for single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with plate no. 7504 at bottom, beautiful balanced margins and marvelous color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $960.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., beautiful large balanced margins, wonderful deep intense color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, magnificent condition, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $960.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, magnificent deep rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $320.00)
15c Gray (475). Exceptionally well-centered, lightly hinged, attractive soft shade, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $315.00)
50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., attractive margins and centering, fresh, bright and crispEXTREMELY FINE. A CONDITION RARITY IN THIS CHOICE NEVER-HINGED POST OFFICE CONDITION.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,950.00)
50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., pretty shade on crisp paper, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN STAMP ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
With 2002 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $5,950.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 PERF 10 MARSHALL ISSUE. ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES TO ACHIEVE THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98. A GREAT CONDITION RARITY.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,200.00).
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (492). Mint N.H. pair, essentially perfectly centered, fresh, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $160.00)
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, perfectly centered throughout, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $245.00)
5c Blue (504). Mint N.H., fabulous balanced margins with strong color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $220.00)
5c Rose, Error (505). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with extra wide margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. THE PERFORATED 5-CENT ERROR STAMPS -- SCOTT 467 AND 505 -- ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,600.00). Only one stamp has graded higher in the P.S.E. population report.
5c Rose, Error (505). Imperceptibly hinged, magnificent margins and centering, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $830.00)
6c Red Orange (506). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins of near Jumbo proportions and virtually perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $285.00)
7c Black (507). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with even margins all around, intense color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $580.00)
7c Black (507). Mint N.H. with plate no. 8897 at top, beautifully centered and with intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $190.00)
11c Light Green (511). Mint N.H., beautiful color, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $65.00)
15c Gray (514). Mint N.H., plate no. 7927 at right, choice margins and essentially perfect centering, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $740.00)
30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., choice margins and exceptional centering, wonderful deep color, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $240.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $310.00)
$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Mint N.H. with top half arrow marker selvage, wonderfully well-centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,200.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, huge margins all around, pencil notation on gum notes this came from sheet with plate no. 12280EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,000.00 as Mint N.H.). Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., large to huge margins all around incl. significant portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, brilliant colorEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $4,200.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., brilliant color, large and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $4,200.00)