Sale 1150 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 1 March, 2017
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 462-480)
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00), only three have been graded higher (highest is 98)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, intact perfs all around showing portions of 13 adjoining 2c stamps (No. 463), natural straight-edge at bottom, deep rich color, well-centered throughout with the two errors exceptionally soEXTREMELY FINE GEM BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT CARMINE PERF 10 DOUBLE-ERROR.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; blocks unpriced in SMQ)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in pane of 100, with typed "In rememberance of your PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN VISIT to CHEYENNE, WYOMING on September 16th, 1932. Best wishes for your success. Sincerely Yours, A.P.S. #1905" and signed "P. Jacob Gauff", centering varies from Fine-Extremely Fine with the error block Fine-Very Fine, unusual dedication to F.D.R.
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, barest trace of oxidation, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex "Laila", with 1996 P.S.E. certificate for a block
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., bright shade and proof-like impression, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
7c Black (469). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 7919 block of six, intense shade, exceptionally choice centering throughout, fresh and intactEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB AND VERY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED WIDE TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THE 7-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE IN THE FINEST ATTAINABLE CONDITION.
The 7c 1916 Issue is exceedingly rare as a full top plate block in Mint N.H. condition. We have not offered another example in any gum condition since our 2003 "Silver Lake" sale, and this block has better centering.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate
10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., choice margins and well-centered, Very Fine
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color, outstanding margins and centering on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 11-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 473, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00). Only two have graded higher and five others share this desirable grade. This is the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions.
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
50c Light Violet (477). Lightly hinged, excellent centering, lovely shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine
$2.00 Dark Blue, $5.00 Light Green (479-480). Lightly hinged, both with wide margins and rich colors, Extremely Fine