Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1917-19 Issues (Scott 498-524)
1c Green (498). Deep rich color, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, oval grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100; SMQ $450 as 100), this is the highest grade possible and has been equaled by only five others
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1c Green, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (498a). Block of four consisting of two pairs of the error, original gum, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine block, ex "Sirron", with 2008 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as two pairs
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (498b). Block of eight, two center pairs show the error, original gum, rich color, Fine-Very Fine, Ward backstamps, with 1990 and 2006 P.F. certificates, Scott value as two pairs
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3c Light Violet, Ty. I (501). Mint N.H., bright shade and beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher
(Image Magnifier)3c Light Violet, Ty. I (501). Brilliant color, mathematically perfect centering, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other is equal
(Image Magnifier)3c Dark Violet, Ty. II (502). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only seven grade higher and four share this grade
(Image Magnifier)4c Brown (503). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only five grade higher
(Image Magnifier)4c Brown (503). Wide margins and outstanding centering, bold oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), seven grade higher and four share this grade
(Image Magnifier)5c Blue (504). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)5c Blue (504). Precise centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), just two grade higher and four are equal
(Image Magnifier)5c Rose, Error (505). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, exceptional centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 11 5-CENT ROSE ERROR, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only three grade higher (at 100) and ten share the grade of this popular error.
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5c Rose, Error (505). Double error in Mint N.H. block of twelve, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, the top error is Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Rose, Error (505). Single error in a strip of three with normal 2c stamps at sides, brilliant color, bold New York oval cancels at top, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as used error without premium for the strip format
(Image Magnifier)6c Red Orange (506). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo), only two grade higher and three share this lofty grade
(Image Magnifier)7c Black (507). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (latter Superb 98), only four grade higher (highest is 100)
(Image Magnifier)8c Olive Bister (508). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive corner cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning used stamp, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, SMQ $900 as Gem 100), the highest grade possible and shared by no others
(Image Magnifier)9c Salmon Red (509). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)10c Orange Yellow (510). Mint N.H., vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded and only four others are equal
(Image Magnifier)10c Orange Yellow (510). Jumbo margins and excellent centering, vivid color, face-free oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only four grade higher and six share this grade
(Image Magnifier)11c Light Green (511). Essentially perfect centering with wide margins, light strike of violet cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher and three share this grade
(Image Magnifier)11c Light Green, Perf 10 at Top (511a). Top right stamp Perf 10 at top in Mint N.H. block of six, other five stamps Perf 11, rich color, top three stamps including the error with light pencil notation on gum, hint of overall toning
FINE APPEARING AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 11-CENT PERF 10 AT TOP IN A BLOCK OF SIX.
Ex "Sirron". With 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott value as Mint N.H. single without regard to the block format.
(Image Magnifier)12c Claret Brown (512). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
(Image Magnifier)12c Claret Brown (512). Wide margins and essentially perfect centering, deep rich color, oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one grades higher (at 98J) and none share this grade
(Image Magnifier)12c Brown Carmine (512a). Mint N.H., radiant color in this distinct shade, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher and three share this grade
(Image Magnifier)13c Apple Green (513). Mint N.H., vivid color and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
(Image Magnifier)15c Gray (514). Mint N.H., radiant color, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only four grade higher (highest is 100)
(Image Magnifier)15c Gray (514). Jumbo margins and mathematically perfect centering, bright color and paper, unobtrusive double-oval cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning used stamp which would be almost impossible to improve upon, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, SMQ $1,150 as Gem 100), the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it
(Image Magnifier)15c Gray (514). Outstanding centering and margins, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher (including the 100J offered in the previous lot) and three are equal
(Image Magnifier)20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H., deep rich color and near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), ten grade higher and five share this grade
(Image Magnifier)20c Light Ultramarine (515). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, unobtrusive oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only one grades higher and only two others share this lofty grade
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange Red (516). Mint N.H., vivid color and and excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange Red (516). Near perfect centering with wide margins, bright color and paper, double-oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used stamp, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one grades higher and none share this grade
(Image Magnifier)50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, deep rich color, post-office fresh in every respect, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only seven grade higher and six share this grade
(Image Magnifier)$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
Plate 5782 was the only plate prepared for each of the $1.00 Franklin issues (Scott 423, 460, 478 and 518). None of the other $1.00 Franklin issues has been graded above 98J in Mint N.H. condition.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100). Only three grade higher and three share this perfect grade.
(Image Magnifier)$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Jumbo margins and exceptional centering, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), three other examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
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$1.00 Deep Brown (518b). Original gum, attractive centering, rich color in this distinct sub-shade, Very Fine, scarce shade variety, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)$1.00 Deep Brown (518b). Rich color in the true Deep Brown shade, detailed impression, beautiful wide and balanced margins, unusual for this difficult issue, bold strike of Sandusky O. oval registry cancel
EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 $1.00 IN THE DEEP BROWN SUB-SHADE.
According to Johl, a small number of stamps were printed in this distinctive shade early in the issue of the 1917 $1.00 stamp. During the course of the six years that the stamp was issued, all other printings were made in the Violet Brown shade. Used examples of this shade are difficult to find with centering as choice as the example offered here.
With 2006 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates (both XF 90). When we offered this stamp in the Kirke sale it had a 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,100), but that certificate no longer accompanies.
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine (519). Mint N.H., unusually choice centering with well-proportioned margins, radiant color and detailed impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF 2-CENT PERF 11 DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 519, GRADED OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
This stamp was created in 1917 when a small excess supply of the imperforate, double-line watermarked Scott 344 was returned by the New York City post office to the Bureau for credit. Rather than issue the credit, the Bureau perforated the sheets with the current perf 11 wheels and returned them to the New York City post office for public sale.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only three have equaled this lofty grade, which is the highest awarded.
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine (519). Rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering with balanced margins, wavy-line machine cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 11 DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, SCOTT 519, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other — the ex "Natalee Grace" copy we first offered in 2012. However, that stamp has developed some slight fading from the long-ago removal of toning, so if it were re-graded, it is doubtful it would still be a 95.
Scott value $1,800.
(Image Magnifier)$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Mint N.H., detailed impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 ORANGE RED & BLACK 1918 FRANKLIN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two grade higher and four share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)$2.00 Orange Red & Black (523). Wide margins and choice centering, face-free oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1993 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, precise centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher (highest is 100)
(Image Magnifier)$5.00 Deep Green & Black (524). Wide margins and outstanding centering, brilliant colors, parallel bars cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two share this grade, which is the highest awarded
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