Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — Washington-Franklin and Commemorative Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
261
$1.00 Deep Brown (518b). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE AND RICHLY-COLORED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE DEEP BROWN.
According to Johl, a small number of stamps were printed in this distinctive shade early in the issue of the 1917 $1.00 stamp. During the course of the six years that the stamp was issued, all other printings were made in the normal shade.
With 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,450.00)
1,800
2,700