Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1912-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 406-440)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1891
2c Carmine (406). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, unobtrusive wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $200.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and only two others share this grade
0
300
1892°
2c Carmine (406). Mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, beautiful bright color, light straightline machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, P.S.E. encapsulated (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $200.00 as 98), this is one of only two to have achieved this desirable grade, with three higher
0
0
Back to Top1893
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 5719 and letter "A" block of six, rich color, nice centering with wide margins, fresh and crisp, Fine-Very Fine
800
650
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9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6915 block of six, precise centering with wide margins, warm color, Extremely Fine
1,100
475
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10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H. left imprint, plate no. 5770 and letter "A" block of six, choice wide margins, bright color, tiny tear in far left edge of selvage near top, still Very Fine
825
375
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12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6900 block of six, deep rich color, gorgeous margins and precise centering, light pencil notation in selvage, Extremely Fine
1,050
850
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30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6899 block of six, deep rich color, ample to wide margins, Fine-Very Fine
2,400
800
Back to Top1898
50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
900
850
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50c Violet (421). Jumbo margins, almost perfectly centered, gorgeous pastel color, barely hinged (appears Mint N.H. at a glance), Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 as 90, $1,050.00 as 95)
400
750
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50c Violet (421). Lightly hinged, choice margins, centering and color, Very Fine
400
425
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$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Wide margins, intense color and lightly hinged, guideline at bottom, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $415.00)
500
400
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1c Green (424). Gorgeous centering with extra wide margins, intense color and impression, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $190.00 as 98), only four have graded higher to date and only three others share this desirable grade
0
275
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4c Brown (427). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6728 block of six, deep color, full to wide margins, Very Fine
775
350
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5c Blue (428). Mint N.H. top plate no. 7021 block of six, deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, few small natural gum skips, Extremely Fine, a lovely top plate block
650
1,000
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6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H. wide top imprint, star and plate no. 5423 block of six, fresh, attractive bright pastel color, Fine-Very Fine
725
400
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7c Black (430). Mint N.H. block of four, crisp impression and deep shade, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, bottom right stamp an Extremely Fine Gem, Scott Retail as singles
800
800
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8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at top, radiant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,950.00), only two have graded higher to date (at 98J)
82
1,100
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8c Pale Olive Green (431). Block of four with part top imprint, "A" and plate no. 5724, top right stamp Mint N.H., beautifully centered with excellent full color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate for plate block of six graded 90, this being the right block of four
187
200
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9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6915 block of six, vivid color, choice centering with wide margins, couple tiny natural gum skips, Extremely Fine
1,150
550
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10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H. top plate no. 5852 and letter "A" block of six, vibrant color, wide margins and attractive centering, Very Fine and choice, this is the premium format of the three in which this plate block is found
1,600
650
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15c Gray (437). Essentially perfectly balanced margins, attractive soft pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00)
125
170
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15c Gray (437). Left margin plate no. and "A" block of six, left center stamp small h.r., others Mint N.H., bright shade on fresh paper, light natural crease in margin from printing process, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles $1,525.00, Scott Retail as hinged plate block
1,225
850
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20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, beautiful bright pastel color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00)
460
700
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20c Ultramarine (438). Mint N.H. block of four, nicely balanced margins, fresh color, tiny natural inclusion top left stamp, Very Fine, a scarce stamp as a Mint N.H. block, Scott Retail as singles
1,840
750
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30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., intense color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00)
550
750
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30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and centering, magnificent deep rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00)
550
800
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30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H. with natural light gum bends, brilliant color, wide margins, Very Fine
550
300
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1919
50c Violet (440). Beautiful oversize margins with pleasing centering, bright pastel color with crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
525
400
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