Sale 932 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 4: Washington-Franklin Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 30 March, 2007
Category — 1910-11 Issue (Scott 375 to 382)
2c Carmine (375). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with enormous margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $840.00 as 98), only one other has achieved this grade, which is the highest awarded to date
3c Deep Violet (376). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp which is sure to grade very highly, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate as block of four and 2001 P.F. certificate as single
4c Brown (377). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6025 at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 1995 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $880 as 95, $2,800.00 as 98)
5c Blue (378). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide and balanced Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates
6c Red Orange (379). Mint N.H., electrifying color which is as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with enormous marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 6-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1992 and 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $3,050.00 as 98). Only one other shares this lofty grade.
8c Olive Green (380). Mint N.H., intense color and impression on bright paper, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 8-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS EARNED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,400.00 as 95, $7,100.00 as 98). Only one other has achieved this grade.
10c Yellow (381). Mint N.H. with plate no. 5239 at left, radiant color, choice centering with wide margins, trivial natural inclusion as often found on this color stamp and not mentioned on accompanying certificates, Extremely Fine GEM, with 1993 and 1999 P.F. certificates
15c Pale Ultramarine (382). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a remarkably attractive stamp, with 1982 and 1999 P.F. certificate