Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
4c Brown (427). Absolutely perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright paper, Avalon N.J. datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $925.00 at 100), only one other example shares this exalted grade
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00)
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., vivid color, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
7c Black (430). Bottom plate no. 6929 block of six, three are Mint N.H., bottom center stamp h.r., detailed impression, Very Fine
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., pretty shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00)
20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., attractive centering and margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
20c Ultramarine (438). Top plate no. 6926 block of six with natural narrow selvage, five stamps Mint N.H., top center stamp and selvage lightly hinged, brilliant color, top center stamp small natural inclusion, Fine-Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
30c Orange Red (439). Block of four with plate no. 6914 top selvage, stamps Mint N.H., small h.r. in selvage, vibrant color and paper, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1c Green, Coil (443). Mint N.H., rich color, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00), only one has graded higher (at 100) and only one other shares this grade
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), only one has graded higher (at 100) and one other shares this grade
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
With 1992, 2001 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,500.00), only three have graded higher (one at 95J and two at 98) and only one other shares this desirable grade.
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color, gorgeous centering, small gum skips, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Golden Oak", with 1986 and 2004 P.F. certificates
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, brilliant color and detailed impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 TYPE I VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 449.
This issue is notoriously difficult to find in well-centered Mint N.H. condition.
With 1995 P.F. certificate
3c Red Violet, Coil (456). Joint line strip of four, brilliant color in the Red Violet shade, choice centering, registry oval cancelsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE JOINT LINE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 1916 3-CENT COIL, SCOTT 456, IN THE DISTINCTIVE RED VIOLET SHADE.
Joint line multiples of Scott 456 are rare. This strip of four in the brighter Red Violet shade is the first we have encountered.
With 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott Retail as joint line pair and two singles
5c Blue, Coil (458). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and detailed impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Joint line pair, large margins, usual vertical crease between stamps extending just into left stamp, Very Fine, signed Sloane, with 1982 P.F. certificate
2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (461). Top plate no. 7265 block of six with wide selvage, lightly hinged, brilliant color, natural gum bend at left, Fine