Sale 932 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 4: Washington-Franklin Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 30 March, 2007
Category — 1916-17 Issue (Scott 462 to 480)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
209
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP.
This stamp was only used for less than six months before the Perf 11 stamps were produced. Due to its short production run and the only difference between this and the previous $1.00 stamp (Scott 460) being the watermark, many collectors and dealers of the day overlooked this stamp.
With 1999 P.F. certificate
1,800
3,250