Sale 9026 — Graded United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 26 April, 2025
Category — Washington Franklin & Panama-Pacific Issues
2c Carmine (332). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, 1998 P.F. certificate for a block no longer accompanies, with laminated 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
8c Olive Green (337). Mint N.H. with top part imprint selvage, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (348). Guide line pair, original gum, bottom stamp Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only one hinged line pair grades higher (at 98) and none share this grade, SCV $325
2c Carmine, Lincoln (367). Mint N.H., choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Carmine, Hudson-Fulton (372). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Deep Violet (376). Mint N.H., wide margins and excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
3c Deep Violet (376). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95)
8c Olive Green (380). Mint N.H., superior centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $200
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. guide line pair, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only four line pairs grade higher (at 100)
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. guide line pair, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only four line pairs grade higher
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. guide line pair, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. guide line pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. unusually huge margins for this coil, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
2c Carmine, Coil (391). Mint N.H., precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Green, Coil (392). Mint N.H. guide line pair, fresh and Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80), SCV $400
3c Deep Violet, Coil (394). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), SCV $135
5c Blue, Coil (396). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only eight singles grade higher
1c Green, Panama-Pacific (397). Mint N.H. with right plate no. 6132 selvage, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
1c Green, Panama-Pacific (397). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
1c Green, Panama-Pacific (397). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three singles grade higher, SCV $375
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80), SCV $475
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (488). Mint N.H. joint line pair, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), while a relatively common coil, joint line pairs are very elusive in the highest grades, only three line pairs grade higher than this 90 (all at 95)
3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (489). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo)
1c Green, Coil (490). Mint N.H. pair, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), the highest grade awarded to a pair of this issue
3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (493). Mint N.H. pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (493). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 and 2025 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only two singles grade higher at 98J
4c Orange Brown, Coil (495). Mint N.H. pair, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three pairs grade higher
4c Orange Brown, Coil (495). Mint N.H. pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, rich color and perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H. pair, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H. pair, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia (500). Mint N.H., Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80), SCV $570
4c Brown (503). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
4c Brown (503). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (400). Mint N.H., vivid color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $260
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (400). Original gum, vivid color and perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Superb 98), only three hinged stamps grade higher
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Mint N.H., radiant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate for a block (top right stamp), with 2024 P.S.E. certificate as this single (XF 90), SCV $175
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Original gum, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), SCV $175
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
2c Carmine (406). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
9c Salmon Red (415). Original gum, vibrant color, huge balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the only hinged stamp to achieve this grade with none higher
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $180
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., Very Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85), SCV $180
15c Gray (418). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
30c Orange Red (420). Original gum, certificate states Mint N.H. but we detect faint hinging at top, excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate as Mint N.H. (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250 as N.H.), SMQ as hinged is $265
50c Violet (422). Original gum, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90), SCV $250
1c Green (424). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only eight grade higher
3c Deep Violet (426). Minr N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
4c Brown (427). Jumbo margins and choice centering, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2011 and 2012 P.F. certificates (latter XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only seven grade higher
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95)
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., deep rich color and choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with laminated 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
20c Ultramarine (438). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only four hinged examples grade higher, SCV $200
1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H. pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Coil (442). Mint N.H. pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only three singles grade higher
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (450). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. Encapsulated (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher (all at 98)
1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. joint line pair, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only six singles grade higher, SCV $160
4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H., exceptional centering and rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six coil singles grade higher
8c Olive Bister (508). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
9c Salmon Red (509). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
13c Apple Green (513). Mint N.H. with top selvage, brilliant color and Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
15c Gray (514). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $145
50c Red Violet (517). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo), only four hinged examples grade higher
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfect centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H., huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with laminated 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, SMQ $475 as 98, $750 as 100), only four grade higher (at 100) and two others share this grade, SCV $200
$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H. with top black plate no. 8179 selvage, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2014 P.S.A.G. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$2.00 Lake & Black (547a). Mint N.H., distinctive dark rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate (VF-XF 85)