Sale 1297 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
5c Carmine, Rose, Errors (467, 505). Single errors in horizontal strip of three for No. 467 and block of six for No. 505, original gum, h.r., Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as singles
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, cut from a sheet with portions of all adjoining stamps intact, brilliant color, both the errors with near perfect centering
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE DOUBLE ERROR BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT CARMINE ERROR, SCOTT 467 — BOTH THE ERRORS ARE EXTREMELY FINE GEMS.
With 2022 P.F. certificate specifically grading the two error stamps (XF-Superb 95).
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, brilliant color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in block of nine, h.r. at top center, others including error Mint N.H., radiant color, Very Fine, Scott value as single error
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in Mint N.H. pane of 100, with plate no. 7942 selvage at right, brilliant color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as error block of nine and plate block
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Field, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., rich color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., gorgeous color on post office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 20-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 476, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one Mint N.H stamp grades higher (at 98J, offered in our 2016 "Hanover" sale) and only eight others share this desirable grade.
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., bright color, Very Fine with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Bottom plate no. 6908 block of six with wide selvage, original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper
VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 20-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 476.
The top stamps are especially well-centered.
50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., bright color, fresh and Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
50c Light Violet (477). Original gum, rich color and well-centered, Very Fine, with 1979 and 1999 P.F. certificates
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Original gum, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)