Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1913-15 Panama-Pacific, 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 397-423)
2c Carmine Lake, Panama-Pacific (398a). Slightly disturbed original gum, deep color in the distinctive Carmine Lake shade, Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (400). Mint N.H., vibrant color, choice margins and centering, Very Fine
5c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (403). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 6139 selvage, vibrant color, wide margins on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a lovely stamp
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00)
2c Carmine (406). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced Jumbo margins, glowing color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only two examples have graded higher and this is the only stamp at this grade, we would be hard pressed to find a 2c Washington-Franklin with deeper color than this example
2c Lake (406c). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 2-CENT LAKE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.
Through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues.
Ex Killien. With 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; unpriced in SMQ). This is the only P.S.E. graded example of this issue.
3c Reddish Violet, Pink Back (426 var). Mint N.H., vibrant color on brilliant paper, strong Pink Back, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem example of this shade variety which is also a Pink Back, ex Hoffman, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $120.00 with no premium for the Pink Back or shade varieties), Scott Retail as normal
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., crisp impression on bright paper, extraordinarily well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H., perfect centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $185.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only three singles have graded higher
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H., bright color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. (for pair) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, choice centering with uncommonly wide margins, vivid color on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF SCOTT 413.
With 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00). Only two line pairs have graded higher
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. pair, bright color, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
10c Brown Yellow (416a). Mint N.H., rich color on crisp paperVERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 10-CENT FRANKLIN IN THE BROWN YELLOW SHADE.
This variety is the result of an error in mixing a small batch of inks. This is only the fourth example of Scott 416a we have offered since keeping computerized records and the only Mint N.H. example.
With 1981 and 1999 P.F. certificates
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., bright color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 15-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade). Only five have graded higher
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., fresh color, nice margins and centering, Very Fine
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., glowing color, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine
50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,700.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered with wide margins, intense color and detailed impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, this issue occasionally comes with wide margins but is rarely found with such wonderful centering, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ $1,750.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only three share it