Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 17-18 March, 2016
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
1c-11c 1913-15 Issue (424-426, 434). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, gorgeous centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, 11c with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
1c Green (424). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, ex "Golden Oak", with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $800.00), 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, ex "Golden Oak", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), only four have graded higher
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H. with top selvage, bright color, proof-like impression on crisp white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MOST IMPRESSIVE MINT NEVER-HINGED JUMBO OF THE 4-CENT WATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE -- GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Whitman. With 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others shares this grade.
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Whitman, with 1993 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H. block of four, choice centering throughout, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem block
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 429, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,000.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher (at 100) and only one other shares this desirable grade.
7c Black (430). Mint N.H. block of four, crisp impression and deep shade, top left stamp tiny perf disc indentation, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, bottom right stamp an Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., bright shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00)
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 432, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). Only two have graded higher and only two others share this grade.
12c Claret Brown (435). Mint N.H., rich color on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Whitman, with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,400.00), only one has graded higher
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., rich color on post-office fresh paper, essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 15-CENT GRAY SCOTT 437, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Merlin. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,250.00). Only two have graded higher (both at 98J)
20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., vibrant color, unusually wide even margins, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 20-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE.
Ex Whitman. With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00)
30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, fiery color, proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FABULOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 30-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE.
Ex Whitman. With 1981 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,250.00). Only two have graded higher (both at 98) and only three others share this grade
3c Violet, Coil (445). Pair, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB UNUSED PAIR OF SCOTT 445, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ $3,000.00). This is the only pair of Scott 445 to achieve this perfect grade (along with one line pair). There are no Mint N.H. pairs or line pairs graded 100
4c Brown, Coil (446). Wide margins and well-centered, neat oval cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. joint line strip of four, well-balanced margins, particularly bright color, proof-like impression on pristine paper, Very Fine and choice, an attractive strip, ex Floyd, with 1982 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as joint line pair and two singles
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Pair, exceptional centering with wide margins, brilliant color, light machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb pair and difficult to find in this quality, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (ex Kirke)
5c Blue, Coil (458). Mint N.H., intense shade, perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $425.00), only one single has been graded higher
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. joint line pair, large margins all around, rich color, lacking usual crease along guideline, Very Fine and choice
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, large balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, rich color, large margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $625.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, bright color, Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate
2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (461). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps h.r., brilliant color, Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles