Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 405-423)
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., bright shade and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $375.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98J
2c Carmine (406). Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $425.00), only seven have graded higher
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, essentially perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 7-CENT BLACK, SCOTT 407, IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00), only three line pairs have been graded higher
2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color, wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00)
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H. guide line pair, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, vivid color, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1912 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 413.
With 1995 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95).
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., pretty shade, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 8-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE 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 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in this grade, SMQ $4,250.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and it is the only example to achieve it
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate (95J)
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., choice centering, intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vibrant color, proof-like impression on fresh crisp paper, Jumbo margins with almost mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 9-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Whitman. With 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,250.00). Only two have graded higher (one at 100, one at 100J) and no others share this grade
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 1999 P.F. (as a block) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., vibrant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00), only two have graded higher (at 98J) and only three others share this grade
12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., wonderful color and impression, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00), only three have graded higher (two at 100, one at 100J) and only five others share this desirable grade, we have never offered either of the 100's and we last sold the 100J in 2009
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,250.00), only five have graded higher (three at 98J and two at 100J)
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00), only five have graded higher (one 95J, two 98, one each 98J and 100)
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., rich color, nicely centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., vibrant color, essentially perfect centering, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 420, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four have graded higher (two 98J and two 100). This is also the first time we have offered an example graded higher than 95 in one of our auctions
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. (as a block) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 421 IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONLY THREE OTHERS SHARE THIS LOFTY GRADE.
With 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $8,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it, a statistic that has not changed in five years. With note from master grader William A. Litle stating "Just a wonderful stamp. I think this is the fourth 98NH and none higher"
50c Violet (421). Lightly hinged, precise centering, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $875.00)
50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., lovely color on bright paper, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 50-CENT FRANKLIN ON DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARKED PAPER.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and only seven others share this desirable grade, a statistic that has not changed since 2009. This is also the first in this grade we have offered since 2012.
50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $525.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Mint N.H., extraordinary centering with wide margins, deep shade and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 $1.00 PERF 12 ISSUE, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
This stamp occasionally comes with wide margins, but is rarely found with such perfect centering, especially in Mint N.H. condition.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,250.00). Only two have graded higher (one 98 and one 98J) and five others share this grade. This is the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions and the first in this grade we have offered since 2009
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Barely hinged, exceptional margins and centering, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)