Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-440)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
323
1c Green (424). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00), only three have been graded higher (all at 100)
5
425
324
3c Deep Violet, Pink Back (426 var). Mint N.H., vivid Pink Back, wide and exceptionally well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00 as normal)
32
600
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5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
75
350
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6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., striking Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, bright pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00)
105
850
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7c Black (430). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00), only four have graded higher
200
850
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8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, razor sharp impression, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 1990 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
82
375
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9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
105
850
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10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
105
500
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11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright white paper, beautifully balanced wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, superb in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only four examples have graded higher
55
700
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12c Claret Brown (435). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)
60
350
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12c Copper Red (435a). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, magnificent centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00), only one has graded higher (at 95J) and only five others share this grade
72
500
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15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,700.00)
280
1,200
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20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 438.
With 2004 P.F., 2004 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). Nine have graded higher (one 95J, seven 98 and one 100). Despite these relatively high Population Report numbers it is difficult to obtain in higher grades -- the highest grade we have offered in our auctions is a 95
430
1,900
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30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, extra wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Killien, with 1984, 1996 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ), with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00)
500
850
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., bright color, outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,250.00).
1,050
3,000
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