Sale 1067 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 24-28 March, 2014
Category — 1912-14 Issues (Scott 407-446)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1494
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
160
250
1495
7c Black (407). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6903 block of six, Fine-Very Fine, scarce plate block, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2,000
1,000
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1c Green, Coil (412). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 as 95, $450.00 as 98)
200
275
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, wide margins and choice centering, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 1984 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ)
575
1,300
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $385.00)
575
650
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8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 5719 and letter "A" block of six with wide selvage, rich color, nice centering with wide margins, fresh and crisp, Fine-Very Fine
800
450
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9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6915 block of six, precise centering with wide margins, warm color, Extremely Fine
1,100
650
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10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 5764 and letter "A" block of six, intense shade, light natural gum bend at lower right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate
825
375
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12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6900 block of six, deep rich color, gorgeous margins and precise centering, light pencil notation in selvage, Extremely Fine
1,050
550
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15c Gray (418). Single hinge mark, radiant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $425.00 as 98), none have graded higher and only one other shares this grade
85
275
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20c Ultramarine (419). Lightly hinged, outstanding centering, lovely rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)
190
300
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30c Orange Red (420). Lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $265.00)
115
225
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6911 block of six, brilliant color, post-office fresh and intactEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE. RARE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.
This is a scarce plate block in any grade. It is extremely rare in this superb Mint N.H. condition.
2,400
0
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6899 block of six, deep rich color, ample to wide margins, Fine-Very Fine
2,400
750
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6917 block of six, gorgeous vibrant color, Fine-Very Fine
2,400
700
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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
3,200
1,500
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50c Violet (421). Pretty shade, neat strike of San Diego registry oval cancel, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), only two have graded higher (at 98J) and only one other shares this grade
30
650
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50c Violet (421). Jumbo margins and wonderfully well-centered, rich color on bright white paper, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $350.00 as 95, $950.00 as 98)
30
300
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50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 PSAG certificate (XF-Superb 95)
525
1,500
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50c Violet (422). Mint N.H. top "A" and plate no. 5749 single, fresh, rich color, Fine and attractive, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Fine 70; SMQ $250.00)
525
550
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Choice wide margins and excellent centering, slightly disturbed original gum, intense color, Extremely Fine
475
350
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Barely hinged, intense color, fresh and Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate
475
225
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4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (98 og NH)
75
1,300
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4c Brown (427). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6728 block of six, deep color, full to wide margins, Very Fine
775
325
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4c Brown (427). Brilliant color on bright paper, perfect centering with Jumbo margins, neat duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $325.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and two others share this grade
1
325
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6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H. left imprint, plate no. 5430 and hollow star block of six, radiant color, Very Fine and choice
725
275
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6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H. wide top imprint, plate no. 5423 and hollow star block of six, fresh, attractive bright pastel color, Fine-Very Fine
725
300
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7c Black (430). Mint N.H. with wide plate no. 6929 selvage at top, intense shade, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate for pair
200
160
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9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6915 block of six, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice
1,150
425
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10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H. vertical block of six, glowing color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as six Mint N.H. singles
630
225
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12c Claret Brown (435). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 10623 block of six with wide selvage, rich color, Very Fine and choice
525
0
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15c Gray (437). Bottom plate no. 6825 block of six with wide selvage, lightly hinged, intense shade, Very Fine
1,125
1,300
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15c Gray (437). Bottom plate no. 5850 and letter "A" block of six, bottom stamps Mint N.H., rich color, Fine
1,225
225
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15c Gray (437). Left imprint, plate no. 5775 and letter "A" block of six, lightly hinged, rich color, Fine
1,050
225
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20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H. block of four, nicely balanced margins, fresh color, tiny natural inclusion top left stamp, Very Fine, scarce as a Mint N.H. block, Scott Retail as singles
1,720
800
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30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1988 A.P.S. certificate for block of four
500
300
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, perfect centering, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and six others share this desirable grade.
1,050
0
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50c Violet (440). Single hinge mark, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Hansen, with 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
450
600
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3c Violet, Coil (445). Lightly hinged, wonderful wide margins, intense color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
225
425
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3c Violet, Coil (445). Pair, strong color, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGh VF-XF 85; SMQ $550.00)
525
400
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4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 446. THIS PAIR HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). Only three have graded higher
650
3,250
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