Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in block of nine, natural s.e. at top, error and most 2c stamps Mint N.H., bright color, Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. single error
5c Carmine, Error (467). Bottom center stamp in a block of six with ordinary 2c stamps, Fine
5c Carmine, Error (467). Horizontal strip of three, center stamp the error, lightly hinged, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., radiant color, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1916 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE.
With 2004 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00)
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., choice wide margins and virtually perfect centering, intense color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE.
This particular value is one of the rarest of all the Washington-Franklin Issues to find in such outstanding condition.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,700.00)
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., choice margins and virtually perfect centering, intense color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE. A FABULOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE.
With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,700.00)
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $520.00)
7c Black (469). Large margins of near Jumbo proportions and magnificent centering, barely hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $920.00)
8c Olive Green (470). Huge Jumbo margins and mathematically centered, glorious vivid color on bright white paper, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $495.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades), according to the P.S.E. Population Report this is the only No. 470 to attain this ultimate grade
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., gorgeous example with wide balanced margins, lovely pastel shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS 15-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00)
15c Gray (475). Outstanding centering and pleasing pastel color, barely hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $580.00)
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1992, 1993, 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates
50c Light Violet (477). Plate no. 7040 selvage at bottom, barely hinged, few shortish perfs at right, Fine
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, post office-freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Almost perfectly centered with strong color on fresh paper, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,050.00)
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Block of four, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE.
A scarce multiple.
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., magnificent wide margins and perfectly centered, intense color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a marvelous high-quality example of this high-value definitive stamp
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Lovely wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, deep rich color, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $345.00)
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom selvage, fresh, intense color, Fine-Very Fine
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at bottom, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 PERF 10 MARSHALL ISSUE.
Ex Scarsdale. With 1992 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 as 95, $3,850.00 as 98). Only six have graded higher to date and only four others share this grade.
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., handsomely centered, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $640.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 8016 selvage, lovely color, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., bright color, well-centered, Very Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate for block of four (bottom left stamp)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Wide margins and essentially perfectly centered, lovely color on bright paper, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $410.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Exceptionally well-centered, fresh and bright, barest trace of hinging, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $285.00)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Block of four, unused (regummed), deep rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as original-gum block of four