Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020
Category — 1916-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 462-480)
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, brilliant color on bright paper, choice centeringVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED DOUBLE ERROR BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT ERROR, SCOTT 467.
With 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in a block of twelve, brilliant color, well-centered including on the errorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED DOUBLE ERROR BLOCK OF THE PERF 10 5-CENT CARMINE ERROR.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, brilliant color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, an attractive block
5c Carmine, Error (467). Double error in block of twelve, natural s.e. at bottom, deep rich color, neat strikes of oval cancelsFINE. A RARE USED DOUBLE ERROR BLOCK OF THE PERF 10 5-CENT CARMINE ERROR.
Ex Twigg-Smith. With 1999 P.F. certificate
5c Carmine, Error (467). In pair with normal, Mint N.H., brilliant color, fresh and Fine
9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6901 block of six, brilliant color, Fine
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., radiant color, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00), only eight grade higher (2 at 95J and 6 at 98)
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., bright and fresh color, near perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 476.
Ex Wingate. With 1992 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $8,000.00). One of seven at this desirable grade with only one higher (at 98J)
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6908 block of six, radiant color on bright paper, lightly folded along horizontal perfs between second and third rowsVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1916 20-CENT PERF 10 ISSUE, SCOTT 476.
With 2006 P.F. certificate
30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 31 from plate no. 6911, Mint N.H., natural straight edge, brilliant color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
With 1984 and 2008 P.F. certificates
50c Light Violet (477). Lightly hinged, pretty shade on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate
50c Light Violet (477). Block of four with right plate no. 7040 selvage, stamps Mint N.H., small h.r. in top selvage, bright colorFRESH AND FINE BLOCK OF FOUR WITH PLATE NUMBER OF THE 1917 50-CENT PERF 10, SCOTT 477, WITH FOUR MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS.
Blocks with all Mint N.H. stamps are rare
50c Light Violet (477). Block of four, rich color, New York Grand Central Station oval cancels, Fine-Very Fine, a scarce used block
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Block of four with top plate no. 5782 and "A" selvage, stamps Mint N.H., h.r. at top in ungummed selvage, natural paper wrinkles, Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as singles
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Horizontal block of eight, intense shade, bold strikes of "Washington D.C. Jun. 6 1918?" duplex datestamp, right pair with vertical crease, still a Very Fine and unusual large used multiple, Scott value as two blocks of four
$2.00 Dark Blue, $5.00 Light Green (479-480). Blocks of four, $2.00 deep rich color and outstanding centering, single central strike of oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), $5.00 also with well-balanced margins, light blue roller cancel, Very Fine and choice
