Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-449)
1c Green (424). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $275.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it
3c Deep Violet (426). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $850.00), only three have graded higher
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., pretty shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00)
5c Dark Blue (428). Mint N.H., wide balanced Jumbo margins, striking intense color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00 as 95, $1,900.00 as 98)
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Killien and Merlin, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 95, $2,400.00 as 98)
7c Black (430). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,375.00), only three have graded higher
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., radiant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,800.00), only two have graded higher (at 98J)
10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H., intense shade with just a hint of oxidation, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Morris and Whitman, with 1990 and 2009 P.F. certificates
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 95, $1,150.00 as 98)
12c Claret Brown (435). Mint N.H., intense shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $480.00)
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,725.00), only five have graded higher
20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., vibrant color, beautiful centering.EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00). Only six have graded higher (all at 98)
30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., unbelievable fiery color on bright paper, wonderful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 30-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,000.00). Only six have graded higher (the highest is a 98) and only five others share this grade.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., pretty shade, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES.
With 1994 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,750.00).
1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Scarsdale, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H. pair, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $225.00 as 98)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Coil (442). Mint N.H. guide line pair, radiant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H. guide line pair, bright shade, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Scarsdale, with 1998 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H. pair, rich color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 2-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 444.
With 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98)
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
Ex Drucker, Scarsdale and Hoffman. With 1982 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,250.00). Only two have graded higher (at 95J and 98) and none share this desirable grade.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 1980 P.F. certificate
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line pair, phenomenal centering with perfect margins all around, bright shade and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIRS OF SCOTT 446 IN EXISTENCE.
Ex Piedmont. With 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,150.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and only three others share this grade
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. pair, rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H., wide margins and really a Jumbo for this coil, lovely rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00), one of only three awarded this high grade with only one higher, this statistic has not changed in three years
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful Mint N.H. guide line pair, with 1986 and 2004 P.F. certificates
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $365.00)
1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H. joint line pair, intense color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem
1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H. pair, pretty pastel shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $300.00), only one has graded higher and only three others share this grade
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color and detailed impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 1915 2-CENT TYPE I VERTICAL COIL. AN OUTSTANDING RARITY.
Type I rotary press stamps were produced using the same master dies as had been used for flat plate printings. However, due to the curve of the plate to fit the rotary press, the impressions lacked some of the details of the flat plate printings. New dies were made with strengthened lines, resulting in the Type II stamps. After plate wear was noticed, further strengthening was necessary, resulting in the Type III stamps. Scott 449 was not produced until almost a year and a half after the Type I horizontal coil, Scott 453. Due to the unpopularity of vertical coils, this Type I stamp was in production for only a short period of time before being discontinued.
This issue is very difficult to find as a Mint N.H. joint line pair. The last we offered was in our Whitman sale in 2009.
With 1973 and 2005 P.F. certificates as joint line strip of three.
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Pair, bottom stamp Mint N.H., top stamp lightly hinged, glowing color, as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF THE 2-CENT TYPE I VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 449. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE BOTTOM STAMP IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
Type I rotary press stamps were produced using the same master dies as had been used for flat plate printings. However, due to the curve of the plate to fit the rotary press, the impressions lacked some of the details of the flat plate printings. New dies were made with strengthened lines, resulting in the Type II stamps. After plate wear was noticed, further strengthening was necessary, resulting in the Type III stamps. Scott 449 was not produced until almost a year and a half after the Type I horizontal coil, Scott 453. Due to the unpopularity of vertical coils, this Type I stamp was in production for only a short period of time before being discontinued.
Ex Scarsdale. Bottom stamp with Ward backstamp. With 1998 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (F-VF 75; unpriced in SMQ).
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Lightly hinged, perfect centering with wide margins all around, brilliant color and detailed impression.EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1915 TYPE I VERTICAL COIL. AN OUTSTANDING RARITY.
Type I rotary press stamps were produced using the same master dies as had been used for flat plate printings. However, due to the curve of the plate to fit the rotary press, the impressions lacked some of the details of the flat plate printings. New dies were made with strengthened lines, resulting in the Type II stamps. After plate wear was noticed, further strengthening was necessary, resulting in the Type III stamps. Scott 449 was not produced until almost a year and a half after the Type I horizontal coil, Scott 453. Due to the unpopularity of vertical coils, this Type I stamp was in production for only a short period of time before being discontinued.
With 2001 P.F. certificate