Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), the highest grade awarded and shared by only seven others
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1c Green (405). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, bright color on fresh paper, light machine cancel leaves vignette completely visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp in every respect, ex Kirke, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $675 as 100), this is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only three others
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine (406). Mint N.H. brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine (406). Brilliant color on bright paper, Jumbo margins and precise centering, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only seven grade higher
(Image Magnifier)7c Black (407). Mint N.H., detailed impression and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), Scott value $150
(Image Magnifier)7c Black (407). Precise centering with wide margins, intense shade, oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Kirke and Curtis, with 2011 P.F., 2007 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other share this grade, this Perf 12 7c issue was only in use for five months before the new Perf 10 stamps were issued (Scott 430), this accounts for their rarity in higher grades in both unused and used condition
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, 2c Carmine, Imperforate (408-409). Superb group of five graded used items, No. 408 single (Gem 100 Jumbo), pair (Gem 100) and line pair (Gem 100), No. 409 single (Gem 100) and pair (Gem 100), Extremely Fine Gem group, each with P.S.E. certificate, total SMQ counting the No. 408 single as only Gem 100 and the line pair as a normal pair is $1,450
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, an uncommonly superb example of a common coil, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded and shared by only three others
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H. guide line pair, vibrant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent Mint N.H. guide line pair, ex "Scarsdale" and Myerson, with 1985, 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only one line pair grades higher (at 98J) and five share this desirable grade, the SMQ values for Scott 411 are oddly figured, as this Superb 98 line pair is priced lower than the Superb 98 normal pair offered in the following lot
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H. pair, fresh color, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one pair grades higher (at 98J) and three share this grade
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H. guide line pair, beautifully centered, deep rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only five line pairs grade higher
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded and shared by only four others
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Coil (413). Wide margins and essentially perfect centering, rich color, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three used singles equal this grade and two grade higher
(Image Magnifier)8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), Scott value $100
(Image Magnifier)9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vivid color, essentially perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF the 9-cent 1912 FRANKLIN PERF 12 ISSUE, SCOTT 415, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only three grade higher and two share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)9c Salmon Red (415). Essentially perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of double-oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex Kirke and Curtis, with 2011 P.F., 2009 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
(Image Magnifier)10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., huge perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1912 FRANKLIN PERF 12 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Merlin. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo). Only one grades higher and one shares this grade.
(Image Magnifier)12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, deep rich color and proof-like impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PERFECT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. A STUNNING STAMP.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100). Only one stamp grades higher at 100J (ex Whitman) and two share this perfect grade.
(Image Magnifier)15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., bright color on fresh paper, outstanding centering and margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 15-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2001 P.F. (for plate block), 2007 and 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only six grade higher.
(Image Magnifier)15c Gray (418). Crisp shade, wide and balanced margins, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only five grade higher and four share this lofty grade
(Image Magnifier)20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only seven grade higher
(Image Magnifier)20c Ultramarine (419). Essentially perfect centering, spectacular depth of color, light oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, 2011 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies, with 2007 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, vivid color on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 420, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only four grade higher (two 98J and two 100).
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange Red (420). Near perfect centering with wide margins, fiery color, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other
(Image Magnifier)50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Jumbo margins and precise centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 421.
Ex Hall. With 2003 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only six grade higher (all at 98), though this stamp with extra wide margins is a rival to any of them.
(Image Magnifier)50c Violet (422). Pretty shade, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Curtis, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others
(Image Magnifier)$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Mint N.H., exceptional centering, deep shade and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 $1.00 PERF 12 ISSUE, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only three grade higher (highest is 98J) and five others share this grade.
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