Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)
4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H., beautiful centering with choice Jumbo margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00), only eight stamps have graded higher
5c Blue (335). Mint N.H., rich color, outstanding centering and wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. (for block) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00)
6c Red Orange (336). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only seven have graded higher
8c Olive Green (337). Mint N.H., vibrant color, detailed impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00), only five have graded higher (highest is 98J)
10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H., fiery color, outstanding centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING AND HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 338. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00). Only three have graded higher (all at 98) and only one other shares this desirable grade.
13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., beautifully balanced margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00)
15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, wonderful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98
50c Violet (341). Deep rich color, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $750.00)
1c-5c 1908-09 Issue, Imperforate (343-347). Mint N.H. set, each graded Gem 100, each with either plate no. or part imprint, huge margins showing portions of surrounding stamps, rich colors, Extremely Fine Gems, with 2009-2014 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; total SMQ $1,200.00)
1c Green, Coil (348). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color and gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Mint N.H. guide line pair, choice centering and margins, bright color and detailed impression on post office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THIS EARLY WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COIL.
Ex Drucker. With 1983, 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00). Only one line pair has been graded higher (at 95) and only two others share this high grade
4c Orange Brown, Coil (350). Guide line pair, top stamp single hinge mark, bottom stamp Mint N.H., gorgeous rich color, almost mathematically perfect centering on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL SCOTT 350, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 153), this coil was issued approximately eighteen months after the horizontal coil Scott 354 and was only in use for a short period of time.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). This grade is exceeded by only one example in the P.S.E. Population Report and is shared by only one other
5c Blue, Coil (351). Guide line pair, bottom stamp Mint N.H., top stamp lightly hinged with small pencil notation, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 5-CENT 1909 VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 351.
Ex "North Fork". With 1976, 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
1c Green, Coil (352). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, brilliant color, crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT 1909 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 352.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three other line pairs (one Mint N.H.)
2c Carmine, Coil (353). Guide line pair, single hinge mark with small h.r., bright color and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 353.
Ex Curtis. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to any guide line pair of Scott 353, either hinged or Mint N.H. and it is shared by only one other. The highest Mint N.H. grade is a 90.
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and exceptionally well-centered, rich color and clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $2,500.00 as 90, $3,350.00 as 95), the P.S.E. Population Report for some reason does not list this 90J, only two hinged line pairs have graded higher (highest Mint N.H. is 90)
5c Blue, Coil (355). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color with detailed impression, Extremely Fine, a premium lightly-hinged guide line pair, ex Laehder, with 1987 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $2,350.00)
10c Yellow, Coil (356). Guide line pair, brilliant color, wide marginsVERY FINE AND RARE GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 10-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 356.
According to Johl (Volume 1, page 181), only 10,000 of the 10c Washington coil stamp were issued. They were made especially for a New York firm to send out advertising samples, similar to the 3c Orangeburg coil. Only a few rolls were sold to the firm, and the remaining rolls were distributed to some of the large post offices across the country. Dealers acquired several rolls, but because most contemporary collectors did not collect coils, many were used and destroyed.
With 1992 and 2016 P.F. certificates