Sale 1111 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 27-29 October, 2015
Category — 1917-19 Issues, Cont. (Scott 506-524)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
570
7c Black (507). Mint N.H. matching top and bottom plate no. 8899 and 8898 singles, both with choice centering, bright and fresh, top with h.r. in selvage only, Extremely Fine, a lovely matched pair, with 2013 and 2014 P.F. certificates respectively (both XF 90)
120
180
571
10c Orange Yellow (510). Wide top plate no. 12573 block of six, lightly hinged, vibrant color, superb centering, Extremely Fine,
200
150
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13c Apple Green (513). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 12585 block of six, exceptional centering, fresh color, Extremely Fine
240
600
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15c Gray (514). Mint N.H., bright color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00). Only two have been graded higher (both at 98J)
80
0
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20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H., wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
90
400
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30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00)
70
650
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30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins all around, well-centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $475.00 as 95, $1,100.00 as 98)
70
400
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30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., wide margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)
70
200
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50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., excellent centering with wide margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,300.00)
115
900
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50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., exceedingly wide margins, choice centering, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 95, $1,300.00 as 98)
115
300
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50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, attractive color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
115
350
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$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 5782 selvage, exceptionally well-centered with wide margins, rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with tremendous eye appeal, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
95
850
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$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., remarkably wide margins, rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00 as 95, $1,600.00 as 98)
95
300
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$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, intense proof-like color and impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Killien, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
95
300
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2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., perfect centering with well-proportioned margins, radiant color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 519, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
This stamp was created in 1917 when a small excess supply of the imperforate, double-line watermarked Scott 344 was returned by the New York City post office to the Bureau for credit. Rather than issue the credit, the Bureau perforated the sheets with the current perf 11 wheels and returned them to the New York City post office for public sale.
Ex Hoffman. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,500.00). Only three have attained this lofty grade, which is the highest awarded
850
5,750
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2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
850
1,300
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2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, signed Costales, with 2012 P.S.E. and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
850
600
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2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, fresh and Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate for block of four
850
500
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2c Carmine (519). Lightly hinged, bright shade and crisp impression, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), this is the highest grade awarded in either hinged or Mint N.H. condition and only three other hinged copies share it (plus three Mint N.H., one offered in lot 584)
400
0
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Mint N.H., nearly perfectly centered, pristine colors and gum, vignette shifted to right into frame, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
1,150
650
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Lightly hinged, choice centering with wide margins, hint of oxidation at top, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
525
325
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., precise centering, rich colors, sharp impressions, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,650.00), only three grade higher
360
1,200
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., wide and exceptionally well-balanced margins, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
360
650
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., choice centering, deep shade and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
360
500
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., intense colors, proof-like impressions, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp of great visual appeal, ex Hoffman, with 2001 P.F. certificate
360
225
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