Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-449)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
629
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
According to Johl (p. 143) this issue was mainly used for special mailing purposes such as samples and pamphlets which were sent out in large quantities by individual mailers and resulted in limited distribution among collectors.
Ex Drucker, Scarsdale and Hoffman. With 1982 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,250.00). Only two have graded higher (at 95J and 98) and none share this desirable grade.
2,600
6,625