Sale 1359 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 22-24 July, 2025
Category — 1912-17 Issues
10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, very slight oxidation, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, near-perfect centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Westchester", with 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only four grade higher and five others share this grade
12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., rich color and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with wide margins, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F., 2002 and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (both Superb 98), only six grade higher
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., radiant color and crisp impression on bright paper, exceptionally choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 20-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 419, 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 Myerson. With 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only two grade higher and one other shares this desirable grade.
3c Deep Violet (426). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with wide margins, lovely rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only four grade higher (all at 98J)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., rich color on fresh paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher (highest is 100)
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only four grade higher
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover" and Myerson, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only four grade higher (all 98J)
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. A 5846 block of six, faint hinging in ungummed selvage could easily be removed, bright color, Extremely Fine
9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, near perfect centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 432, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two grade higher (highest is 100) and five share this lofty grade.
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Curtis, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher (highest is 100) and seven share this grade
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., intense shade on post-office fresh paper, wide margins and perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 15-CENT GRAY, SCOTT 437, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two grade higher (both at 98J).
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Myerson. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one grades higher (at Gem 100, last offered in our 2016 sale of the "Hanover" collection) and just six examples share this Superb 98 grade.
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H., excellent centering and rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three singles grade higher
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. joint line pair, significant misalignment of the plates, Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate
4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H. pair, intense shade and impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Depew, with 2008 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (both Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a pair of this issue
1c Green (462). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering with wide margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
4c Orange Brown (465). Mint N.H., deep rich color, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only four grade higher (highest is 100)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Original gum, brilliant color, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, vibrant color, Fine
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single Mint N.H. error in a block of six with five normal 2c stamps, bottom middle 2c stamp hinged, Very Fine, Scott value as single error
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in horizontal strip of three with two 2c, radiant color, neat double-circle datestamps, Fine, scarce in used condition, with 2003 A.P.S. certificate
5c Carmine, 5c Red, Errors (467, 505). Double errors in blocks of 12 for both, each with mount glazed original gum, Fine
5c Carmine, 5c Red, Errors (467, 505). Each the bottom stamp in a block of six with five normal 2c, No. 467 error Mint N.H., two 2c stamps hinged, Fine, No. 505 error Mint N.H., h.r. across top 2c row, Fine, Scott value as Mint N.H. single errors
8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., deep rich color, essentially perfect centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 8-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 470.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two stamps grade higher (both 98J).
9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., vibrant color, unusually choice centering with well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 471, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Hanover". With 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only two stamps grade higher (one 98J, one 100) and six others share this desirable grade.
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color, exceptional centering with wide margins, bright and fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
12c Claret Brown (474). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., radiant color on crisp paper, perfectly centered with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 15-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 475, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED.
According to Johl (p. 289), the only difference between this issue and the one before it is the absence of a watermark. It is difficult to see a watermark on the 15c stamp, so it was generally assumed that no change had taken place with this denomination, and was therefore overlooked by collectors. It was current for a brief six months before the perf 11 issue was released.
With 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only six others share it.
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., vivid color on post-office fresh paper, essentially perfect centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 476.
With 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one stamp grades higher (at 98J, last offered in our 2016 sale of the "Hanover" collection).
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., faint trace of pencil Scott no. on gum at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificate, intense shade on bright paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
With 2021 P.F. certificate (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. (one equal). By way of comparison, Superb 98 is also the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. (two examples). SCV $1,400.
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)