Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — 1912-15 Issuess (Scott 405-446)
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00), only eight grade higher (all 98J)
2c Carmine (406). Brilliant color, outstanding centering, wavy-lines machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00)
2c Lake (406c). Original gum, barely hinged, remarkably well-centered, deep fiery color in this distinctive shadeEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1912 ISSUE IN THE DISTINCTIVE LAKE SHADE.
Through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues.
With 2022 P.F. certificate (XF 90).
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Geisler, with 1983 P.F. (as block) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only five grade higher (highest is 98)
1c Green, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, Kansas City Roulettes (408 var, 409 var). Small group including two blocks of four of 1c, one with vertical guideline, original gum, pencil notations on gum, 2c including unused and used pairs, unused original gum, pencil notations, pair with Kansas City double oval cancels, Very Fine group, one with 2008 P.F. certificate, in December 1914, the Kansas City post office had an oversupply of imperforate stamps, originally intended for vending machines, the supply of stamps was rouletted with women's dressmaking tracing wheels, and official approval for their release was given by Washington
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8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., lovely color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F., 2005 and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., vivid color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $825.00), only seven grade higher
10c Orange Yellow (416). Original gum, Jumbo margins and precise centering, bright color with just a hint of oxidation, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $375.00)
10c Brown Yellow (416a). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade in the Brown Yellow, Very Fine and scarce, this shade was the result of an error in mixing a small batch of inks, with 1984 and 2013 P.F. certificates
10c Brown Yellow (416a). Original gum, lightly hinged and with pencil notation, intense shade in the Brown Yellow, Fine and scarce, this shade was the result of an error in mixing a small batch of inks, with 2006 P.F. certificate
10c Brown Yellow (416a). Block of four, original gum, narrow h.r. at top, bottom pair lightly hinged, rich color in this scarce shadeFINE AND EXTREMELY RARE BLOCK OF THE 1912 10-CENT FRANKLIN IN THE BROWN YELLOW SHADE.
This variety is the result of an error in mixing a small batch of inks. This is the first block we have offered since keeping computerized records 30 years ago.
With 1977 and 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott value as singles
12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00)
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., well-centered with wide margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1995 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., radiant color and crisp impression on bright paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 20-CENT FRANKLIN, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
This is the first 20c stamp to be issued in the Washington-Franklin series, and was intended for use especially on parcel post packages after the discontinuance of special stamps for that purpose. It was in use for approximately six months before the perforation gauge was changed from 12 to 10.
Ex "Hanover". With 2005 and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (both Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). Only two grade higher (at 98J and 100) and one other shares this desirable grade.
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 421.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500.00).
50c Violet (421). Original gum, rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine
50c Violet (421). Deep rich color and precise centering, oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), only two used stamps grade higher (at 98J) and two share this grade
50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 422, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). Only one grades higher (at 98).
1c Green, Perf 12 x 10 (423A). Bright color, "Quincy Illinois" precancel, tiny mended tear at top left and small corner creases, Fine appearing example of this rarity, our census of Scott 423A is available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/423A and includes 62 items, census no. 423A-CAN-24, with 2022 P.F. certificate
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, wide margins, gorgeous color in a particularly deep shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 and 2002 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., vivid color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
7c Black (430). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00), only four grade higher (three at 98 and one at 98J)
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, wonderfully rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1986 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H., vibrant color, bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H., vivid color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1995 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
10c Mustard, Golden, Orange Yellow, Shades (433 var). Four Mint N.H. stamps, first with 1989 P.F. certificate as "Mustard Yellow" (unlisted in Scott), the second two with 2006 P.F. certificate for a block as "Golden Yellow" (both stamps come from the block), last is the standard Orange Yellow, we do detect a marked difference with the first stamp at least (which is ex Saadi), the next two are a bit more subtle but do differ slightly from the last, Scott value as all normal $320.00
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11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., precise centering with wide margins, deep intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.F. certificate (Superb 98), by way of comparison, the P.S.E. has graded only four higher
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., deep rich color contrasts nicely with bright paper, long and full perforations, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00)
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2002 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,700.00), only ten grade higher (eight at 98, two at 98J)
20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering, very faint pencil on gum not noted on certificates, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00)
30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., attractive margins and centering, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $500.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, near perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1993 (for block), 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one grades higher and six share this lofty grade.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, lovely pastel colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500.00).
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. pair, wide margins and bright color, Very Fine, with 2000 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00)
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. strip of four with paste-up between the two pairs, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate, Scott value as two pairs