Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1918-20 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 525-547)
1c Gray Green (525). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00), only two have graded higher (both 100J) and only three others share this grade
2c Carmine, Ty. IV (526). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 2-CENT TYPE IV OFFSET PRINTING ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded and has been equaled by no others
2c Carmine, Ty. V (527). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE THAT IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ, SMQ $3,250.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it. The next-highest grade is a single example at 98J
2c Carmine, Ty. Va (528). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, wonderful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only five others share it, this is the first in this grade we have offered since 2007
2c Carmine, Ty. VI (528A). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Killien, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it
2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE VII IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade in SMQ, SMQ $3,750.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it
2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 12167 selvage, brilliant color on bright paper, outstanding centering and Jumbo margins, minor natural gum bends not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00), only three have graded higher and we doubt these have plate no. selvage (one offered in lot 3743)
3c Violet, Ty. III (529). Mint N.H., rich color on crisp paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only four others share it
3c Purple, Ty. IV (530). Mint N.H., fresh color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00), only one has graded higher and three others share this grade
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. IV, Imperforate (532). Mint N.H. with plate no. 10918 at left, huge margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $400.00 without regard to the plate no.)
2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with guide line between stamps, huge margins all around, natural gum bends not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. certificate for a block of four
2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Horizontal pair with guide line between stamps, lightly hinged, brilliant color, large even margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE, WITH VERTICAL GUIDE LINE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing-machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public.
With 1991 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; unpriced as pair with guide line, SMQ $4,750.00 for normal pair), this is the highest grade recorded in the P.S.E. Population Report. Scott Retail for normal pair
2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Large to full margins, bright color, neat machine cancel, Very Fine
1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 (544). Oval grid cancels, light corner crease and tiny pinhole, appears Fine, with 1987 A.P.S. certificate
$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $475.00)