Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1909 Washington-Franklin Bluish Paper, Incl. 4c and 8c (Scott 357-366)
1c Green, Bluish (357). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. 4894 block of six, light fingerprint on gum of one, rich color on nicely blued paper, a few perf separations and small natural perf disc inclusion in one, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Block of four, bottom right stamp Mint N.H., others with gum soaks to varying degrees, light on top two (barely affects gum in a couple of perfs), heavy on bottom left, nice centering on deeply blued paper, appears Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on nicely blued paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT BLUISH PAPER.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Deep rich color, long and full perforations all around, Very Fine, two backstamps, with 1958 P.F. certificate
4c Orange Brown, Bluish (360). Rich color on nicely blued paper, unusually wide margin at topFINE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 4-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 175), the only source of the 4c and 8c Bluish stamps was the archives of the Post Office Department. Approximately 80 of each were traded for rare stamps missing from the archives. Given the failed experimental nature of the paper mixture, it is no surprise that virtually all copies are off-center to some extent.
With 1969 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Bluish (361). Intense shade, well-proportioned margins for this issueVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Bluish (361). Nicely centered and barely hinged, rich color on clearly blued paperVERY FINE LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1993 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Mint N.H., vivid shade on deeply blued paper, wide margins, tiny tear between two bottom perfs, appears Extremely Fine, rare in Mint N.H. condition, ex Fox
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Lightly hinged, fresh color on deeply blued paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Small h.r., brilliant color on nicely blued paper, fresh and Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate
8c Olive Green, Bluish (363). Intense shade on deeply blued paper, centered to bottom rightABOUT FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 8-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 175), the only source of the 4c and 8c Bluish stamps was the archives of the Post Office Department. Approximately 80 of each were traded for rare stamps missing from the archives.
With 1955 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Lightly hinged, brilliant color, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT BLUISH PAPER.
With 1981 and 1988 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Vibrant color on nicely blued paper, fresh and Very Fine, ex Hansen, with 1961 and 1993 P.F. certificates
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Deep shade, well-centered for this difficult stamp with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A FRESH AND HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT BLUISH PAPER.
With 1998 P.S.E. certificate
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression on blued paper, long and full perforations all aroundVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
Ex Maffeo. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Deep rich color, wide margins, single gum soaked perf in top right corner, otherwise Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate that does not show the gum soaked perf
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Slightly toned, otherwise Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Beautifully balanced margins, vivid color on deeply blued paperEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT BLUISH PAPER.
With 1989 P.F. certificate
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). With part imprint wide selvage at top, very lightly hinged, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, an attractive stamp, ex Maffeo, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Brilliant color on nicely blued paper, long and full perforations, Very Fine and choice, H.F. Colman backstamp, with 1974 P.F. certificate