Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 333-347)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1768
3c Deep Violet (333). Mint N.H. vertical strip of three with left imprint and plate no. 4925, fresh and bright, exceptional centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
225
225
1769
4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H. left imprint, plate no. 5226 and star block of six, rich color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
725
550
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4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H. right imprint, plate no. 5226 and star block of six with wide selvage, rich color, bottom right stamp small natural gum skip, Fine-Very Fine, a pretty plate block, ex MLG collection
725
500
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6c Red Orange (336). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 4939 block of six, vivid color on crisp paper, ample to wide margins throughout, single unpunched perf at bottom between pos. 4 and 5, fresh and Very Fine
1,400
1,100
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8c Olive Green (337). Top imprint and plate no. 4919 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top center stamp lightly hinged, rich color, Fine-Very Fine
525
400
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10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 4943, striking golden color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $325.00)
160
425
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10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H., vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $325.00)
160
250
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10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H. left imprint and plate no. 4940 block of six, radiant color, few trivial natural inclusions, Fine-Very Fine, ex MLG collection
1,500
900
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15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Barely hinged, well-centered with colossal margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate
65
170
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15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Mint N.H. top plate no. and imprint block of six, fresh and Fine
1,175
375
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50c Violet (341). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, pretty shade, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,650.00)
690
1,300
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50c Violet (341). Beautiful balanced margins, magnificent color and clear impression, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00)
300
400
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50c Violet (341). With part top imprint selvage, almost perfectly balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $550.00)
300
325
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$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Wide balanced margins, deep shade, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
500
650
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1c-5c 1908 Washington-Franklin Imperforate (343-347). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. blocks of six, large margins throughout, fresh and bright, Very Fine and choice matched set
1,210
425
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5c Blue, Imperforate (347). Mint N.H., huge margins of small die proof dimensions, rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $250 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)
60
750
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