Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 17-18 March, 2016
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1479
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 and "Golden Oak". With 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the only P.S.E. graded example of this issue.
3,500
3,500
1480
7c Black (407). Bottom plate no. 6916 block of six, h.r. on middle pair, bright paper, Fine, ex Cleland
1,200
0
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and particularly well-centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine
475
250
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Lightly hinged, wonderful wide margins, intense color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
475
300
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