Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
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2c Lake (406c). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 2-CENT LAKE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.
Through an error at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a small quantity of this stamp was erroneously printed using the inks in use at the time for the Postage Due issues.
Ex Killien and "Golden Oak". With 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the only P.S.E. graded example of this issue.
7c Black (407). Top plate no. 6916 block of six, top right and bottom left stamps lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, Fine-Very Fine
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H., precise centering with wide margins, fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $425.00), only three have graded higher
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6907 block of six, brilliant color, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
12c Claret Brown (417). Right plate no. 6910 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
15c Gray (418). Left imprint, plate no. 5775 and letter "A" block of six, bottom four stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp h.r., vibrant color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
20c Ultramarine (419). Left plate no. 6909 block of six, one stamp with small h.r., another with gum crease, outstanding centering with balanced margins throughout, bright color, pencil notations on back in ungummed portion of selvage, Extremely Fine
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6917 block of six, vivid color, left center stamp natural inclusion, Fine
50c Violet (421). Mint N.H. block of four with wide top plate no. 7042 selvage, faint fingerprint marks on one, Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
2c Rose Red, Ty. I, Perf 12 x 10 (423B). Vivid color, unusual handstamp cancel, couple light creasesVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT 1914 COMPOUND PERF 12 x 10 ISSUE.
Our census of Scott 423B, available at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/423B/423B.pdf , records 33 used and one unused example of this rarity. A significant portion of the surviving population has faults or is off-center.
Census No. 423B-CAN-33. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate
1c Green, Perf 10 x 12 (423D). Rich color, clear "Dayton Ohio" precancel, light creaseFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1914 ONE-CENT PERF 10 x 12 ISSUE.
Our census of Scott 423D, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/423D/423D.pdf , contains 56 stamps (including five covers). All genuine stamps are used, including a majority with precancels.
Census No. 423D-CAN-29. Ex "Sirron". With 2011 P.F. certificate