Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007
Category — 1908-09 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331 thru 356)
1c Green (331). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with enormous margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $290.00 as 95, $1,050.00 as 98), only three have graded higher to date, and only four others share this grade
3c Deep Violet (333). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem
4c Orange Brown (334). Barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $350.00)
5c Blue (335). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange (336). Mint N.H., vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT WASHINGTON, SCOTT 336.
With 1995 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00). Only one has graded higher to date, and only three others share this desirable grade
10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H., radiant color on crisp paper, beautiful centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $540.00), only four have graded higher to date
13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., bright shade and detailed impression, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, an exceptional stamp
15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Mint N.H., glowing color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stunning stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
50c Violet (341). Plate no. 4956 selvage at bottom, barest trace of what may be hinging at bottom left, pretty shade, choice centering, few weak perfs at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificates, Extremely Fine, with 1987 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the former as block of four
$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, most recent certificate notes tiny margin tear at right which is very miniscule, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1997 and 2007 P.F. certificates
1c-5c 1908-09 Issue, Imperforate (343-347). Mint N.H., 1c horizontal pair, large margins, bright colors, Extremely Fine set
1c Green, Coil (348). Mint N.H., bright color, crisp impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (351). Mint N.H., deep rich color which stands out dramatically from the bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate for pair
1c Green, Coil (352). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $550.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (353). Mint N.H., brilliant color, huge margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (355). Mint N.H., bright color, perfectly centered side-to-side, natural perf dimple on gum, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1990 P.F. certificate for strip of four
10c Yellow, Coil (356). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins, vibrant colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 356..
Our computerized records encompass fourteen years of auctions. In that time we have offered in Mint N.H. condition the following examples of Scott No. 356: 1) Mint N.H. guide line strip of four, ex Zoellner (Sale 804, lot 560, realized $35,000 hammer); 2) Mint N.H. single offered twice (Sale 848 and Sale 913); 3) Mint N.H. guide line pair, ex Silver Lake (Sale 866, lot 206, realized $47,500 hammer), also offered in Sale 937, and 4) Mint N.H. pair offered in Sale 937, realized $12,000 hammer. This stamp becomes a new addition to our records.
With copy of 1972 P.F. certificate for strip of four and with 2007 P.F. certificate as single