Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008

Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4770
nh
Sale 967, Lot 4770, 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES, THIS HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.

With 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $8,800.00 as 95, $20,500.00 as 98). This is the only example awarded this grade, and only four have graded higher to date (all at 98)

1,300
5,750