Sale 930 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 February, 2007
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2507
1c Green (424). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $130.00 for 95, $405.00 for 98)
5
275
2508
1c Green (424). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 7525 block of six, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine, surprisingly difficult to find in such choice condition
67
425
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1c-20c 1913-15 Issue (424-433, 435, 435a, 437-438). 30 blocks of four, incl. two 1c, nine 2c (shades), five 3c (incl. three Pink Backs), two 5c, two 6c, two 12c, 15c with plate no. at bottom, some h.r., some stamps Mint N.H., most with light pencil notations on back of at least one stamp, fresh and Fine-Very Fine group of blocks, Scott Retail as hinged blocks
4,114
2,600
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3c Deep Violet (426). Bottom plate no. 6749 block of six, showing strong Pink Back, radiant color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, scarce plate block of this desirable variety, Scott Retail as normal plate block
350
200
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5c Blue (428). Mint N.H. block of four, intense shade and impression, line between left pair appears to be a plate crack, Fine-Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
320
120
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7c Black (430). Mint N.H. block of four, intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top right stamp is a Gem, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
900
1,200
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7c-20c 1913-15 Issue (430-438, 435a). 7c and 8c Mint N.H., last two barest trace of hinging (appear Mint N.H.), well-centered, Very Fine-Extremely Fine; 9c perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, an outstanding Extremely Fine Gem, outstanding lot
797
1,100
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8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H. right imprint, "A" and plate no. 5721 block of six, few trivial natural gum skips, Fine-Very Fine
900
375
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11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
60
275
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11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 7504, wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $205.00)
60
130
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11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at top, deep rich color on bright paper, top left stamp light pencil notation on gum, Extremely Fine, the bottom left stamp is a Gem, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
240
850
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11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H. block of four, handsome margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine
210
325
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20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H. block of four, brilliant color on bright paper, bottom right stamp trivial natural inclusion, top left stamp light pencil notation on gum, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
2,000
500
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30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H. block of four, intense shade and impression, left stamps light pencil notation on gum, top right stamp trivial corner perf crease, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
2,400
800
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30c Orange Red (439). Block of four, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, small thins from hinge removal, appears Fine
1,050
350
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50c Violet (440). Lightly hinged, radiant color on bright paper, choice centering, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
575
600
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2524
50c Violet (440). Block of four, h.r., pretty color, trivial corner perf crease at bottom right, Fine-Very Fine block
2,250
850
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50c Violet (440). Block of four, bottom right stamp Mint N.H., top right stamp h.r., radiant color, small thin spot at top left from hinge removal, appears Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
3,025
1,600
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1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H. guide line strip of four, wide side margins, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
21
120
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1c Green, Coil (441). Mint N.H., massive Jumbo margins and virtually perfect centering, strong color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, an incredibly huge coil stamp, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $27.00 as 95, $90.00 as 98)
2
150
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2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate
675
475
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2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line pair, wide margins and nearly perfectly centered, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, (XF 90; SMQ $1,400.00)
675
1,200
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2c Carmine, Coil (444). Guide line pair, deep rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
325
350
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3c Violet, Coil (445). Pair, wide margins and excellent centering, lightly hinged, beautiful color, Very Fine and choice
575
650
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4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. pair, wide margins and attractive centering, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $980.00)
700
1,100
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5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line pair, unusually deep color on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, a stunning guide line pair, with 1980 and 2001 P.F. certificates
550
0
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5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, intense color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful Mint N.H. pair, with 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $240.00)
240
180
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2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Neat wavy-line machine cancel, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
600
550
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2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (450). Mint N.H., fresh and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $130.00)
27
180
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1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
160
180
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate for strip of four
675
600
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. pair, bright and crisp, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
675
700
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, right stamp tiny natural gum skip not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
675
225
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. pair, Fine, with photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificate for strip of five (right pair)
675
350
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Pair, lightly hinged, Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
325
140
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2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. joint line pair, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Very Fine, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate
900
375
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2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. joint line pair, essentially perfect centering, fresh color, few slightly nibbed perfs on right stamp (not mentioned on 2006 PF certificate), otherwise Extremely Fine
900
325
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2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. pair, bright color, nicely centered, Fine-Very Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
375
180
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3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H. pair, fresh and bright color, Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair, with 1985 and 2001 P.F. certificates
1,250
2,100
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3c Violet, Coil (456). Lightly hinged, well-centered, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $290.00)
250
325
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3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H., bright shade, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
525
350
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4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H. joint line pair, attractive margins and centering, Extremely Fine
325
550
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2552
5c Blue, Coil (458). Mint N.H. joint line pair, wide margins, Fine-Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
375
250
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5c Blue, Coil (458). Mint N.H. pair, essentially perfectly centered, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $305.00)
160
325
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, large balanced margins, exceptionally strong color, Extremely Fine Gem pair
725
600
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
725
550
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, large balanced margins, tiny natural inclusion speck in top margin, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate (no mention of the inclusion)
725
450
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, bright color on crisp paper, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
725
550
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. pair, vertical gum bend at left, otherwise Very Fine
725
500
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$1.00 Violet Black (460). Block of four, bottom stamps lightly hinged, deep rich color and sharp impression, fresh and Fine-Very Fine
3,750
3,500
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$1.00 Violet Black (460). Block of four, top right stamp Mint N.H., top left stamp h.r. and with small defects, other three stamps sound, appears Fine, Scott Retail as singles
4,400
1,900
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2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (461). Extraordinarily well-centered, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, difficult to find this nice
150
300
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2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (461). Block of four, radiant color on bright paper, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, light pencil notation on two stamps
625
0
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