Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00), only three grade higher (highest is 98)
4c Orange Brown (465). Mint N.H., deep rich color, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00), only four grade higher
5c Blue (466). Mint N.H., proof-like impression, precise centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00), only five grade higher (all at 98)
5c Blue (466). Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in a block of twelve, fresh color, Fine-Very Fine
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. single error in a block of nine, radiant color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful block
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in a block of six, bottom center stamp the error, top center stamp hinged, others including error Mint N.H., Fine, Scott value as Mint N.H. error single
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, fresh colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ROSE PERF 10 ERROR.
During the course of production of the normal 2c plate no. 7942, three positions were noted to be defective. The plate was returned to the siderographer, who burnished out the three positions and mistakenly re-entered them using a transfer roll for the 5c stamp. The error passed unnoticed and the sheets were issued to the public in Perf 10, Imperforate and Perf 11 formats (Scott 467, 485 and 505).
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). Only five grade higher.
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H., wide and beautifully balanced margins, deep dark Carmine colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE DESIRABLE 5-CENT PERF 10 ERROR.
During the course of production of the normal 2c plate no. 7942, three positions were noted to be defective. The plate was returned to the siderographer, who burnished out the three positions and mistakenly re-entered them using a transfer roll for the 5c stamp. The error passed unnoticed and the sheets were issued to the public in Perf 10, Imperforate and Perf 11 formats (Scott 467, 485 and 505).
With 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). Only five grade higher
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., slight oxidation, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem centering, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., choice centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
7c Black (469). Original gum, single hinge mark at top, intense shade and impression, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $725.00), only two hinged stamps grade higher (at 100)
8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., rich color, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, ex "Sliver Lake", with 2004 P.F. certificate
9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., bright color, precise centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with light pencil Scott number on gum, deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
12c Claret Brown (474). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, 1996 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only five grade higher (highest is 98J)
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., radiant color, excellent centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00), only eight grade higher (highest is 98)
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. certificate for block
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Original gum, single hinge mark at top, radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OF, XF 90; SMQ $325.00)
30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 65 from Plate 6911, Mint N.H., vibrant colorFRESH AND FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
With 1984 P.F. certificate
50c Light Violet (477). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 477, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an unused Scott 477 in any gum condition and it is shared by only two other hinged examples and six Mint N.H.
50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block
50c Light Violet (477). Original gum, bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Original gum, barely hinged, intense shade and impression, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1984 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $2,250.00), this is the highest grade awarded to an unused Scott 478 in any gum condition and it is shared by only seven other hinged and two Mint N.H.
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Original gum, lightly hinged, nicely centered, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, deep color, Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00)
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Original gum, barest trace of hinging if at all, rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., pretty shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., bright shade, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 ogNH)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00)