Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1910-13 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 374-396)
3c Deep Violet (376). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00)
4c Brown (377). Mint N.H., huge Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
5c Blue (378). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)
6c Red Orange (379). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman, with 1985, 1988, 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it
8c Olive Green (380). Mint N.H., proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00)
10c Yellow (381). Mint N.H., huge balanced margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Drucker, with 1983, 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,750.00), only five have graded higher
15c Pale Ultramarine (382). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering for this issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 382. THIS IS A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN THE HIGHER GRADES.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00). Only two have graded higher (one at 95J and one at 98). We recently sold the sole 98 for $5,250 hammer in our "Hanover" sale.
1c Green, Coil (385). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color, clear impression, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine, ex Whitman, with 1980, 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,000.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (386). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, fresh color, well-centered with extra wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1979, 1987 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,950.00)
1c Green, Coil (387). Guide line pair, barely hinged, proof-like impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT COIL, SCOTT 387.
With 1990 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $2,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an unused Scott 387 line pair in any gum condition. Collectors waiting for an Extremely Fine Mint N.H. example should seriously consider this pair, as the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. line pair is VF 80
2c Carmine, Coil (388). Guide line pair, brilliant color, well-centered for this elusive coilVERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1910 2-CENT PERF 12 COIL WITH SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK, SCOTT 388.
The 2c single-line watermark horizontal coil, Scott 388 was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue, Scott 393. In addition, due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved.
With 1982 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (F-VF 75; SMQ $5,650.00). Only two hinged guide line pairs have graded higher (at 85 and 90). This is the only example graded 75
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color, proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $975.00)
2c Carmine, Coil (391). Mint N.H. guide line pair, wide margins, outstanding centering, vivid color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb line pair, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95XQ)
1c Green, Coil (392). Mint N.H. guide line pair, precise centering with wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00), only one guide line pair has graded higher (at 98)
2c Carmine, Coil (393). Mint N.H. guide line pair, vibrant color on bright fresh paper, almost perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT 1911 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 393 -- GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Ex Whitman. With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00). Only one example has graded higher in the P.S.E. Population Report.
3c Deep Violet, Coil (394). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT 1911 HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 394, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Golden Oak". With 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00). Only two have graded higher and three others share this grade
4c Brown, Coil (395). Mint N.H. guide line pair, near perfect centering with wide margins, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 395.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,350.00)
5c Blue, Coil (396). Guide line pair, wonderful depth of color, choice centering wtih wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,250.00)