Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423D)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
657
1c-30c 1912-14 Issue (405-409, 414-420). Blocks of four, 8c with left plate no. selvage, 20c with right selvage, 8c-15c bottom stamps Mint N.H., 20c three stamps Mint N.H. and thin spot on top right stamp, 7c and some others nice centering, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine with a few Extremely Fine
3,650
1,700
658
1c-15c 1912-14 Issue (405-406, 408-409, 414, 416, 418). Imprint, plate no. and letter "A" blocks of six, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine plate blocks
2,071
950
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7c Black (407). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6919 block of six with narrow selvage, detailed impression, bottom right stamp natural gum skip, Fine and scarce Mint N.H. plate block
2,000
275
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1c Green, 2c Carmine, Imperforate, Kansas City Roulette (408 var, 409 var). Blocks of four, on 1919 sworn notarized document stating that these blocks were rouletted at the Kansas City Post Office and purchased across the counter there, blocks initialed on back, Fine-Very Fine, scarce
E. 300-400
250
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2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. pair, intense shade, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
225
300
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8c-20c 1912-14 Issue (414-419). Mint N.H., bright colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, also incl. extra 20c (hinged and small perf stain), 15c with 2001 P.F. certificate
1,200
325
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9c Salmon Red (415). Left plate no. 6915 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp lightly hinged, brilliant color, light natural gum bends, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom stamps are real Gems
650
275
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12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6900 block of six, unusual offset in bottom left selvage and bottom left stamp, rich color, Fine and interesting plate block
1,050
225
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20c Ultramarine (419). Bottom plate no. 6920 block of six, bottom stamps and top right Mint N.H., other two lightly hinged, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
2,000
3,500
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 1983 P.F. certificate
250
300
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6917 bock of six, brilliant color, choice centering throughoutVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING 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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50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., deep rich color, extra wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2003 P.F. certificate
775
2,300
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50c Violet (421). Block of four, lightly hinged, rich color, top right stamp natural perf disc inclusion, Fine-Very Fine
1,500
600
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50c Violet (421). Top plate no. 7049 block of six with slightly reduced selvage, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in gummed part of selvage, radiant color, few minor perf separations at rightFINE-VERY FINE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 421.
Scott Retail as hinged
10,000
4,750
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50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., fresh color and paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1983 and 2002 P.F. certificates
500
750
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50c Violet (422). Block of four with partial imprint, "A" and plate no. 5749, lightly hinged, vibrant color, Fine-Very Fine, the full plate block catalogues $4,750.00
950
600
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50c Violet (422). Bottom imprint, plate no. 5749 and letter "A" block of six, vibrant color, few perf separations expertly reinforced, Fine and scarce plate block
4,750
1,100
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Block of four, deep rich color and detailed impression, top right stamp tiny thin speck, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance
2,000
850
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Mint N.H., intense shade, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a lovely example, with 2006 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,300.00), only six stamps have been graded higher
1,000
2,400
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1c Green, Perf 10 x 12 (423D; formerly 424b). Rich color, neat Dayton Ohio precancel, vertical and diagonal creases with one ending in small tearFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1914 ONE-CENT PERF 10 x 12 ISSUE.
Our census of Scott 423D, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/423D/423D.pdf, contains 41 stamps. All genuine stamps are used, including 37 with precancels, the majority from Dayton, Ohio.
Census No. 423D-CAN-24. PFC 243719 no longer accompanies.
12,500
1,100
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