Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2845
7c Black (407). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6919 block of six, intense shade and detailed impression, Very Fine example of this scarce Mint N.H. plate block, we have only offered three others in Mint N.H. condition since keeping computerized records
2,000
850
2846
7c Black (407). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6903 block of six, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2,000
800
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2c Carmine, Imperforate, "Kansas City" Roulette (409 var.). Horizontal pair, strong color, Kansas City double oval cancels (bit smudgy), Very Fine, surprisingly scarce in used condition
E. 150-200
225
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1c Green, 2c Carmine, Coils (412-413). Mint N.H. guide line pairs, deep rich colors, few shortish perfs, Fine-Very Fine
885
225
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, vibrant color, Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
625
225
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9c Salmon Red (415). Block of four, wide margins and wonderfully well-centered, bottom left stamp natural inclusion, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
240
190
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9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6907 block of six with wide selvage, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, few blind perfs at top, top left stamp tiny natural inclusion, Very Fine
1,100
1,600
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10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only five have graded higher to date
110
900
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10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 5770 block of six, gorgeous color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, an attractive plate block
825
1,200
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12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
120
225
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12c Claret Brown (417). Bottom plate no. 6900 block of six, top center stamp lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles
650
800
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15c Gray (418). Top imprint and plate no. 5780 block of six with wide selvage, lightly hinged, gorgeous color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
675
850
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20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., wider margins than usual, bright crisp color, choice centering and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
450
900
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins and almost perfectly centered, deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00). Only four have graded higher to date
280
1,600
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., gorgeous large balanced margins, incredibly fresh color on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 420.
With 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00)
280
1,600
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50c Violet (421). Beautiful color and lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $560.00)
450
450
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50c Violet (421). Wonderfully well-centered, beautiful strong color, fresh and Extremely Fine
450
550
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, plate no. and letter "A" in selvage at bottom, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. certificate
550
600
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Intense color and clear impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $660.00)
550
450
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Lightly hinged, strong color, Very Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $520.00)
550
375
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