Sale 932 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 4: Washington-Franklin Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 30 March, 2007
Category — 1917-19 Issue (Scott 498 to 518)
1c Green (498). Mint N.H., bright color and crisp impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate
2c Rose, Ty. I (499). Mint N.H., radiant color, perfectly centered with huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1998 P.F. certificate
2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia (500). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT DEEP ROSE TYPE Ia. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.
The Type Ia Scott 500 was created during an experiment of the Bureau in creating a new type of transfer roll. A die was made from the old Type I transfer roll, having ten impressions on it. A new transfer roll was then made, using the new ten-impression master die. This new transfer roll was then used to create two new plates. Since this is essentially a "lossy" process, there are some noticeable differences between the plates created using this method and the old method of using one die impression to create the transfer roll.
With 1988 and 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00)
3c Light Violet, Ty. I (501). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 and 2001 P.F. certificates
3c Dark Violet, Ty. II (502). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, intense impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this issue in the finest condition attainable, with 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced as 100 in SMQ, SMQ $980.00 as 98), this is the only example to achieve this lofty grade to date
5c Blue (504). Mint N.H. with plate no. 8485 at top, deep rich color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate
5c Rose, Error (505). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, natural s.e. at bottom, brilliant color, completely free from the natural gum skips and bends that are often found on this issueEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF TWELVE CONTAINING TWO EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT ERROR. THE BOTTOM ERROR STAMP IS A TRUE GEM.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
5c Rose, Error (505). Single Mint N.H. error in block of nine, natural s.e. at top, brilliant color, completely free from the natural gum skips and bends that are often found on this issue, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate
5c Rose, Error (505). Mint N.H., radiant color, perfs intact all around and showing part of all adjoining stampsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 11 5-CENT ROSE ERROR.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange (506). Mint N.H., glowing color as fresh as the day it was printed, enormous margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate
7c Black (507). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering with well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
8c Olive Bister (508). Mint N.H., radiant color, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 196 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $840.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and this is the only example to achieve this lofty grade in the P.S.E. Population Report
9c Salmon Red (509). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, choice centering with unusually wide margins for this issue, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $890.00), only one has graded higher to date
11c Light Green (511). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates
12c Claret Brown (512). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Killien, with 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), only two have graded higher
12c Brown Carmine (512a). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine example of this distinctive shade, with 1998 P.F. certificate
13c Apple Green (513). Mint N.H., brilliant color which is unusually fresh and very eye-appealing, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
15c Gray (514). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1917 PERF 11 ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS EXALTED GRADE.
With 1996 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,050.00 as 98)
20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H. with plate no. 7033 at bottom, rich color beautifully complemented by bright paper, perfectly centered with enormous margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE 20-CENT 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 515. THIS FANTASTIC STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE, AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE.
With 1995 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,300.00 as 98)
30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6927 at top with wide selvage, vibrant color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 517, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98. ONLY TWO HAVE GRADED HIGHER.
With 2001 P.F. and 2001 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., beautiful warm color which is in marked contrast to the example offered in the following lot, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, IN THE VIOLET BROWN SHADE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1999 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,350.00 as 98). Only four have been awarded this lofty grade, including one in the Violet Black sub-shade offered in the following lot.
$1.00 Violet Black (518 var). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with uncommonly wide margins, beautiful perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, IN THE VIOLET BLACK SUB-SHADE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
Ex Piedmont. With 1994 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,350.00 as 98). Only four have been awarded this lofty grade, including one in the main shade offered in the previous lot.