Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — 1917-20 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 493-547)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
762
3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (493). Lightly hinged, mathematically perfect centering and wide margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, an absolutely stunning example of this 1916-18 coil, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ does not price this issue above the grade of 98, SMQ $55.00 as 98), we normally quote the highest SMQ value available for P.S.E. stamps graded above the maximum listed grade, however we feel strongly that SMQ values have little relevance for this stamp, as it is the only Scott 493 in any coil format or gum condition to achieve the perfect grade of Gem 100
30
130
763
2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia (500). Mint N.H., well-centered, intense color and strong impression, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
550
325
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3c Dark Violet, Ty. II (502). Rich color on bright paper, face-free cancel, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $290.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade
0
600
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5c Rose, Error (505). Double error in block of twelve, each stamp lightly hinged and with Scott no. pencil notation which indents on a few, two stamps with light soiling, appears Fine
1,300
450
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5c Rose, Error (505). Mint N.H. single error in block of nine, natural s.e. at top, brilliant color, top right 2c small natural inclusion, Very Fine and choice, also incl. few First Day covers thrown in
1,000
325
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5c Rose, Error (505). Single error in block of nine, natural s.e. at top, error Mint N.H., few 2c stamps lightly hinged, bright color, top center stamp natural inclusion, Very Fine
650
275
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769
7c Black (507). Mint N.H. top plate no. 13752 block of six, bright shade and crisp impression, Fine-Very Fine
450
200
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15c Gray (514). Top plate no. 7929 bock of six, deep rich color, right pair very wide margins, Fine-Very Fine and attractive
550
200
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20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 20-CENT PERF 11 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,200.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date and only one other shares this grade.
100
4,500
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20c Light Ultramarine (515). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, unobtrusive oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $300.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date and only two others share this lofty grade
0
400
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30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6928 block of six, vibrant color, fresh and Fine
925
425
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2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
850
325
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Mint N.H., small natural gum crease at bottom, vivid color and huge balanced margins, guide line at bottom, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
1,200
800
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Mint N.H., slightly oxidized, Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
1,200
325
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Barely hinged, beautiful fresh colors, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1991 and 2011 P.F. certificates (OGph, XF 90 XQ)
550
650
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Barest trace of hinging (appears Mint N.H.), Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
550
425
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Small h.r. and natural gum bend, bright color, Very Fine
550
300
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Bright colors, interesting vignette shift to the right, face-free cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00), only four have graded higher to date
250
425
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Block of four, Spokane Wash. oval cancels, Fine-Very Fine, scarce used block
1,300
0
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., rich colors, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $550.00)
375
325
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six, guide line at right, bright color, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as singles
2,250
700
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$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H. block of nine, guide lines at right and between 1st and 2nd rows, Fine, Scott Retail as singles
3,375
750
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. IV, Imperforate (532). Mint N.H. with massive "picture frame" Jumbo margins showing parts of all eight adjoining stamps, clear impression, without the natural gum creases or wrinkles as often encountered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades)
70
300
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1c Gray Green (536). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced wide margins, strong color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine
45
200
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (540). Mint N.H. top plate no. 13779 and star block of ten, imperforate between top row and selvage, unusually choice centering for this issue, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as plate block of four and singles with no premium for the lack of perforations at top.
440
225
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1c Green, Rotary (545). Mint N.H., small natural gum skips, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
425
375
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (546). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $345.00)
240
300
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Block of four with right selvage, left stamps Mint N.H., right stamps hinged, pos. 2 unusual misaligned perf caused by bent perf pin, bottom right stamp with tiny thin, Fine-Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
710
325
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp barely hinged, fresh and crisp, Fine-Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
1,000
475
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