Sale 1140 — Outstanding United States Stamps, featuring The Irwin Weinberg Inventory
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 9-11 November, 2016
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00), only three have graded higher (highest is 98)
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., rich color, extra wide margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $275.00)
5c Blue (466). Huge Jumbo margins and perfect centering, deep rich color, neat duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ 750.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it, the next highest grade for a used stamp is 95J
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ROSE PERF 10 ERROR, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Of the three 5c Red errors, the Perf 11 issue (Scott 505) is the easiest to acquire, even in Extremely Fine grade. The imperforate error (Scott 485) is the rarest in absolute numbers, because only 50 sheets containing the single and double error were released into the stamp market. The Perf 10 error (Scott 467) is scarce, but still obtainable in Fine or Very Fine grades. However, examples of the Perf 10 in Extremely Fine grade (85 points and higher) are extremely rare and, in fact, are rarer than the imperforate stamps. While the imperforate error has a much smaller general population, examples are always carefully cut or contained in blocks, thus they are Very Fine or Extremely Fine in almost every instance. In contrast, the error stamps with 10-gauge perforations are seldom found centered, with only five Mint N.H. stamps graded 98 or better in P.S.E.'s Population Report.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only three have graded 98 with one higher (100).
5c Carmine, Error (467). Error pair in a block of six with four normal 2c stamps, both errors hinged but one just barely (bottom stamp), fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
5c Carmine, Error (467). Double error in block of twelve, errors and most 2c Mint N.H., one 2c thin spot, Fine, Scott Retail as two Mint N.H. error singles
5c Carmine, Rose, Errors (467, 505). Unused and used singles of No. 467, first Very Fine, latter Fine, No. 505 unused in two blocks of six and a strip of three, one with disturbed gum, Fine
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8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper as fresh as the day it was printed, perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 8-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMAKED ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). Only two stamps have exceeded this grade (both 98J)
8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H. with wide right plate no. 5804 selvage, pretty pastel shade, choice centering with huge margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00 without premium for the position), this stamp asks the question, "If this isn't 95 or better, what is?" (compare this with 95's in the three following lots)
10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., fiery color, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1981 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., bright shade, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins, a post-office fresh Extremely Fine Gem, with 1980 P.F. (for block) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00)
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., radiant color on crisp paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE, SCOTT 476.
With 1985 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00)
30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 65 from Plate 6911, Mint N.H., vibrant colorFRESH AND FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
With 1984 P.F. certificate
50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN STAMP ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
With 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,150.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., rich color on bright white paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., choice centering, wide margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate