Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1918-22 Washington-Franklin Issues, Pilgrim Issue (Scott 529-550)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2027
3c Violet, Ty. III (529). Mathematically precise centering, deep rich color on bright paper, face-free strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $260.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade
0
750
2028
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. IV, Imperforate (532). Mint N.H., huge Jumbo margins with plate no. 10918 at right and parts of the five adjoining stamps on the other three sides, rich color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 as 98, unpriced in this top grade)
70
300
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2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H., huge margins all around, brilliant color, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Scarsdale, 1998 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
190
0
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2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. block of six, huge margins all around incl. parts of adjoining stamps at sides, radiant colorEXTREMELY FINE. A PRISTINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT TYPE V IMPERFORATE WASHINGTON ISSUE.
Ex Vineyard. With 1990 and 2003 P.F. certificates
1,800
1,200
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2c Carmine, Ty. VI, Imperforate (534A). Mint N.H. right plate no. 11710 block of six, large margins, fresh color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine
650
325
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H. with plate no. 12809 at bottom, vivid color, light edge crease at top right not noted on accompanying certificate, light pencil notation in bottom margin on backEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING AND RARE PLATE NO. SINGLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing-machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public.
With 1973 P.F. certificate
3,250
1,800
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Disturbed original gum from hinge removal, fresh, bright color with outstanding extra large margins, Extremely Fine
1,750
1,000
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1c Gray Green (536). Mint N.H. with wide left plate no. 10052 selvage, large balanced Jumbo margins, choice clear impression with strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (98J ogNH), very difficult to find in such choice condition
45
950
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3c Violet, Large Die Proof on Wove (537P1). 82 x 104mm with blue "377356" control number, gorgeous fresh color, "669" pencil notation at bottom, couple minor translucencies and some light paper wrinkling does not affect the design, Very Fine and rare, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,100
2,000
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, vivid color, well-centered for this difficult Rotary Waste issueVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
4,000
4,250
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Lightly hinged, brilliant color, long and full perforationsFRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1919 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 539.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
2,750
2,300
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Rich color, faintly hinged, appears Mint N.H. at a glance, top perfs barely touch, attractive example of this Rotary Waste issue, with 1969 P.F. certificate
2,750
1,700
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Rich color, somewhat off-center as often seen, nearly Fine, scarce Rotary Waste Issue
2,750
1,200
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2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (540). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate for block
27
140
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3c Violet, Ty. II (541). Mint N.H. top plate no. 8924 block of six, pretty pastel color, attractive margins with bottom row well-centered, small natural inclusion bottom left stamp, overall Very Fine, Scott Retail as plate block of four plus two singles
825
400
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1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 (544). Bright color, attractive centering, light machine cancelVERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ROTARY SHEET WASTE ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
3,750
2,500
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1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 (544). Wide margins and decent centering for this difficult stamp, light smudge cancel, scuff and other associated small faults bottom right, otherwise Fine
3,750
650
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1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 (544). Three wide margins, barely in at right, neat wavy-line machine cancel, 4mm corner crease, reasonably attractive and affordable example of this scarce Rotary Waste issue, with 1963 P.F. certificate
3,750
1,000
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1c Green, Rotary (545). Mint N.H., bright color, wide and balanced margins for this difficult issue, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate for block of four
425
425
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2047
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary (546). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $335.00)
240
275
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2049
$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Mint N.H. horizontal strip of four with arrow and double plate no. selvage, strong colors, Fine-Very Fine
1,160
750
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Mint N.H. block of four with horizontal center line, well-centered, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,160
550
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$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Center line block of four, lightly hinged, beautiful colors and precise centering, natural gum crease, still Extremely Fine
800
475
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1c-5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (548-550). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of six, bottom, top and left respectively, rich colors, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine set
990
600
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5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, mathematically precise centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others share this desirable grade.
95
5,250
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5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). Mint N.H. with top selvage, perfectly balanced margins, wonderfully fresh with strong color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00)
95
1,000
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