Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
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20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., radiant color and crisp impression on bright paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 20-CENT FRANKLIN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
This is the first 20c stamp to be issued in the Washington-Franklin series, and was intended for use especially on parcel post packages after the discontinuance of special stamps for that purpose. It was in use for approximately six months before the perforation gauge was changed from 12 to 10.
With 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). Only two grade higher and one other shares this desirable grade.
400
3,500