Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — 1916-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 462-480)
1c-20c 1916-17 Issue (462-466, 468-476). Blocks of four, most with two hinged stamps but many Mint N.H. are present incl. two in the 15c block, nice centering and margins virtually throughout, Very Fine set, Scott Retail as hinged blocks, hinged singles and Mint N.H. singles
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh paper, precise centering, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
5c Blue (466). Mint N.H., pretty color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Vivid color, wide margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $395.00)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in Mint N.H. block of nine, natural s.e. at top, brilliant color, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 10 5-CENT ERROR IN A BLOCK OF NINE. DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, intense shade on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00 as 95, $4,750.00 as 98)
9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., bright color, balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $335.00)
10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with well-proportioned margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00).
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. block of four, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
15c Gray (475). Lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and exceptional centering, pretty pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 95, $850.00 as 98), only three hinged examples have graded higher (98) and this is the only one at this grade
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Choice balanced margins, beautiful depth of color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
50c Light Violet (477). Lightly hinged, precise centering with wide margins, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00), only four have graded higher to date (highest 98)
50c Light Violet (477). Block of four, h.r. at top, vibrant color, shortish perf at upper left, Fine, a scarce block
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Block of four, h.r., intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 $2.00 MADISON PERF 10 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2004 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 100) and eight others share this grade.
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., beautiful depth of color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00)
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., wide margins, rich color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Block of four with top selvage with plate no. 8015, top stamps Mint N.H., h.r. at bottom right, rich color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a pretty block, Scott Retail as singles
$2.00 Dark Blue, $5.00 Light Green (479-480). H.r., both with wide margins and bright color, Extremely Fine
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 $5.00 MARSHALL PERF 10 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only nine others share this grade
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., wide margins and nice centering, Very Fine and choice
$5.00 Light Green (480). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps h.r., pretty shade, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
$5.00 Light Green (480). Jumbo margins, radiant color, crisp impression, light strike of oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 $5.00 MARSHALL PERF 10, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $780.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other example has achieved this grade (offered in our Tahoe sale). We are surprised SMQ is so low given its rarity in this high grade.