Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
3c Deep Violet (426). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6749 block of six, "pink back" variety, Fine-Very Fine, surprisingly scarce plate block
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, marvelous deep color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 429, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Killien. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 as 95, $3,450.00 as 98). Only one other shares this grade and only two have graded higher to date. As an indication of rarity of this Scott number in high grades, the highest grade we have offered is an 85.
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., vibrant color, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine
7c Black (430). Mint N.H., fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $385.00)
7c Black (430). Wide margins and marvelous centering, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $310.00)
7c Black (430). Block of four, intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 as 95, $3,300.00 as 98), only seven have graded higher and only one other shares this grade
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Top imprint, plate no. 5725 and "A" block of six with wide selvage, two stamps at top right lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., pretty shade, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive plate block, ex Saddleback
10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, rich color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 7504 block of four, wide margins, deep rich color, couple tiny natural gum skips, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, handsome plate block
12c Claret Brown (435). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color, superior centering, Extremely Fine, destined to be broken and so Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles
15c Gray (437). Right plate no. 6819 block of six, top four lightly hinged, Fine and scarce plate block
20c Ultramarine (438). Block of four, brilliant color, lightly hinged, accompanying certificate harshly describes top left stamp with disturbed original gum, from hinge removal which is nothing more than a hinge mark, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
20c Ultramarine (438). Bottom plate no. 6909 block of six, stamps at bottom left and bottom right Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paperFRESH AND VERY FINE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 20-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 438.
Ex Saddleback. We have only offered about a half-dozen unduplicated examples since keeping computerized records.
30c Orange Red (439). Block of four, lightly hinged, vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine
30c Orange Red (439). Block of four, lightly hinged, brilliant color, few tiny natural gum skips, Very Fine
1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H., impeccably centered Jumbo pair with wide side margins, magnificent color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $185.00 as 98, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98)
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Pair, essentially flawless centering, strong vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem pair, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $290.00)
3c Violet, Coil (445). Guide line pair, rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine
3c Violet, Coil (445). Pair, bright color, detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 445, IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,350.00). The P.S.E. Population Report lists Scott 445 in single, pair and line pair format. This is one of only two used examples in any of the three categories to achieve a P.S.E. XF-Superb 95 grade. One used line pair has been graded 90, the next highest grade, followed by two singles and two pairs graded 85. As another indication of rarity, the SMQ does not even price this issue as a pair or guide line pair in the grade of 98.
4c Brown, Coil (446). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins, rich color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 446.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,650.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98)
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line pair, fresh, choice color, Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color, Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H. pair, rich color, detailed impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent Mint N.H. pair, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $710.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date to any multiple and only two other pairs share this desirable grade
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Lightly hinged, near perfect centering, fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE I ROTARY COIL, SCOTT 449.
Scott 449 was not produced until almost a year and a half after the Type I horizontal coil, Scott 453. Due to the unpopularity of vertical coils, this Type I stamp was in production for only a short period of time before being discontinued.
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Exceptionally well-centered, waving flag machine cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $720.00)
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Neat wavy-line machine cancel, bright color, Fine and attractive, with 2008 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. joint line pair, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00)
1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb joint line pair
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. joint line pair, uncharacteristically well-centered, fresh and bright with deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE. THE 2-CENT TYPE I ROTARY COIL, SCOTT 453, IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,450.00). Only three have achieved this grade and no Mint N.H. line pair has been graded higher than 90.
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. joint line pair, small trivial gum skip, Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. pair, tiny adherence on left stamp from having been stuck to another, Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate which does not mention the adherence, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. pair
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. joint line pair, radiant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. pair, attractively centered with lovely bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $630.00)
4c Brown, Coil (457). Joint line pair, uncharacteristically wide margins and near flawless centering, fresh and bright, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $335.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Joint line pair with usual crease between stamps, single hinge mark, large margins, bright color, Very Fine and choice
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, large margins and perfect centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $900.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, large balanced margins, beautiful color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Pair, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Very Fine
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H., huge margins incl. part of stamp at left, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. certificate for pair (right stamp)
$1.00 Violet Black (460). Perfectly balanced margins, fresh and crisp, lightly hinged, intense color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00)
$1.00 Violet Black (460). Deep rich color and detailed impression, minor gum disturbance from hinge removal, Very Fine
2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (461). Mint N.H., wide margins and nearly flawless centering, fresh, crisp color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $920.00)
