Sale 1278 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023

Category — 1922 and Later Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3733°
 
Sale 1278, Lot 3733, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Perf 10 at Bottom (554d). Transitional Perf 10 at bottom, deep rich color, San Francisco Cal. precancel

A FINE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT 1922 ISSUE PERF 10 AT BOTTOM.

Our census of Scott 554d, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/554d , contains 23 used singles, a used block of four, five covers and five unused examples (three contained in the unique plate block). Of the used singles many have faults to varying degrees.

Census no. 554d-CAN-27. With 2022 P.F. certificate.

9,000
6,500
3734
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Sale 1278, Lot 3734, 1922 and Later Issues3c Violet (555). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), only five grade higher

27
700
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3735
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Sale 1278, Lot 3735, 1922 and Later Issues5c Dark Blue (557). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only one grades higher (at 98J, realized $3,250 hammer in 2020)

35
2,500
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3736
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Sale 1278, Lot 3736, 1922 and Later Issues6c Red Orange (558). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only seven grade higher

65
650
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3737
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Sale 1278, Lot 3737, 1922 and Later Issues7c Black (559). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00)

15
325
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3738
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Sale 1278, Lot 3738, 1922 and Later Issues8c Olive Green (560). Mint N.H., gorgeous pastel color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), only five grade higher

80
1,100
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3739
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Sale 1278, Lot 3739, 1922 and Later Issues9c Rose (561). Mint N.H., vibrant color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $750.00), only five grade higher

25
375
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3740
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Sale 1278, Lot 3740, 1922 and Later Issues9c Rose (561). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $750.00), only five grade higher

25
650
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3741
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Sale 1278, Lot 3741, 1922 and Later Issues10c Orange (562). Mint N.H., vivid color, perfect centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp with phenomenal visual appeal, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00)

30
1,500
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3742
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Sale 1278, Lot 3742, 1922 and Later Issues15c Gray (566). Mint N.H., intense shade, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00)

35
425
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3743
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Sale 1278, Lot 3743, 1922 and Later Issues20c Carmine Rose (567). Mint N.H., brilliant color, mathematically precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,750.00), only one grades higher and seven others share this desirable grade

35
1,300
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3744
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Sale 1278, Lot 3744, 1922 and Later Issues25c Yellow Green (568). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.A.G. (Superb 98) and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)

30
150
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3745
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Sale 1278, Lot 3745, 1922 and Later Issues30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H., precise centering, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $850.00)

50
600
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3746
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Sale 1278, Lot 3746, 1922 and Later Issues30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $475.00)

50
700
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3747
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Sale 1278, Lot 3747, 1922 and Later Issues50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., radiant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,350.00), only four grade higher and only six share this grade

70
1,900
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3748
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Sale 1278, Lot 3748, 1922 and Later Issues$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $775.00)

75
550
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3749
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Sale 1278, Lot 3749, 1922 and Later Issues$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.F. certificate (Superb 98)

75
475
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3750
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Sale 1278, Lot 3750, 1922 and Later Issues$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H., phenomenal color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $1,450.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others, this is the first we have offered since 2009

120
2,700
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3751
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Sale 1278, Lot 3751, 1922 and Later Issues$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., brilliant colors, bright paper, beautiful centering, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), only three grade higher (one at 98J, two at 100)

180
1,000
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3752
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Sale 1278, Lot 3752, 1922 and Later Issues1c Green, Rotary (578). Mint N.H., crisp impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00), a difficult issue to obtain in higher grades, only two grade higher (at 95J and 98)

60
850
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3753
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Sale 1278, Lot 3753, 1922 and Later Issues1-1/2c Brown, Perf 10 (582). Mint N.H., pretty shade, beautiful centering, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00)

13
350
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3754
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Sale 1278, Lot 3754, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Perf 10 (583). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $350.00), only six grade higher, this seems underpriced to us -- the last we sold realized $800 hammer in 2022

6
900
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3755
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Sale 1278, Lot 3755, 1922 and Later Issues3c Violet, Perf 10 (584). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)

60
275
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3756
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Sale 1278, Lot 3756, 1922 and Later Issues4c Yellow Brown, Perf 10 (585). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00), only six grade higher

37
850
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3757
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Sale 1278, Lot 3757, 1922 and Later Issues5c Blue, Perf 10 (586). Mint N.H., pretty color, well-proportioned margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $400.00), only two grade higher and twelve others share this grade, this is severely underpriced in SMQ -- the last 98 we sold brought $2,700 hammer in 2020 and we have offered only one other at this grade, which realized $1,000 hammer in 2021

37
950
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3758
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Sale 1278, Lot 3758, 1922 and Later Issues6c Red Orange, Perf 10 (587). Mint N.H., vivid color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00)

20
180
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3759
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Sale 1278, Lot 3759, 1922 and Later Issues7c Black, Perf 10 (588). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,025.00), only three grade higher

26
550
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3760
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Sale 1278, Lot 3760, 1922 and Later Issues8c Olive Green, Perf 10 (589). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,300.00), only five grade higher

57
1,600
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3761
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Sale 1278, Lot 3761, 1922 and Later Issues9c Rose, Perf 10 (590). Mint N.H., vivid color, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), only three grade higher

12
500
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3762
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Sale 1278, Lot 3762, 1922 and Later Issues10c Orange, Perf 10 (591). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.F. certificate (Superb 98), by way of comparison only five grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report

85
700
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3763
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Sale 1278, Lot 3763, 1922 and Later Issues10c Orange, Perf 10 (591). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00)

85
250
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3764
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Sale 1278, Lot 3764, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $650.00 as 85, $875.00 as 90)

450
650
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3765
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Sale 1278, Lot 3765, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. I, Coil (599). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00), only one grades higher and eight others share this desirable grade

4
250
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3766
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Sale 1278, Lot 3766, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color and crisp impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1982 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00), only nine grade higher (all at 98)

500
900
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3767
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Sale 1278, Lot 3767, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. pair, vivid color, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $700.00), accompanied by a note from former master grader Bill Litle, stating this was at the high end of the XF 90 records for Scott 599A

500
500
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3768
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Sale 1278, Lot 3768, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. joint line strip of four, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, ex Depew, with 1998 P.F. certificate, Scott value as joint line pair and singles

1,630
750
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3769
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Sale 1278, Lot 3769, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H., radiant color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00), only two grade higher (at 98)

240
1,000
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3770
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Sale 1278, Lot 3770, 1922 and Later Issues3c Violet, Coil (600). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00), only two grade higher

22
275
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3771
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Sale 1278, Lot 3771, 1922 and Later Issues4c Yellow Brown, Coil (601). Mint N.H. pair, bright shade, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00), only four grade higher

16
250
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3772
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Sale 1278, Lot 3772, 1922 and Later Issues5c Dark Blue, Coil (602). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $275.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others

3
550
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3773
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Sale 1278, Lot 3773, 1922 and Later Issues1-1/2c Yellow Brown, Coil (605). Mint N.H. pair, near perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $275.00)

1
375
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3774
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Sale 1278, Lot 3774, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine Lake, Coil (606a). Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $400.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others

150
500
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3775
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Sale 1278, Lot 3775, 1922 and Later Issues2c Black, Harding, Rotary, Perf 10 (612). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ 1,500.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others, we offered two of the three in 2019 and 2020 so this opportunity to acquire a Gem 100 may not present itself again for quite some time

32
1,100
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3776
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Sale 1278, Lot 3776, 1922 and Later Issues1c-5c Huguenot-Walloon (614-616). Mint N.H., each with deep rich color and perfect centering, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gems, with 2008, 2013 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (each graded Superb 98; total SMQ $1,400.00), a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set in the grade of Superb 98

Sale 1278, Lot 3776, 1922 and Later Issues
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Sale 1278, Lot 3776, 1922 and Later Issues
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38
950
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3777
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Sale 1278, Lot 3777, 1922 and Later Issues1c-5c Lexington-Concord (617-619). Mint N.H. panes of 50, 5c with plate no. 16807 at bottom and right, Fine-Very Fine set

2,127
900
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3778
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Sale 1278, Lot 3778, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine & Black, 5c Dark Blue & Black, Norse-American (620-621). Mint N.H. panes of 100, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive set of panes, Scott value with no premium for the center line blocks or arrow blocks

3,257
1,200
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3779
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Sale 1278, Lot 3779, 1922 and Later Issues13c Green (622). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $250.00)

19
250
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3780
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Sale 1278, Lot 3780, 1922 and Later Issues17c Black (623). Mint N.H., detailed impression, perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00)

19
600
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3781
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Sale 1278, Lot 3781, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine Rose, Sesquicentennial (627). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $300.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only eight others

4
275
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3782
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Sale 1278, Lot 3782, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine Rose, White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., rich color, unusually choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine

500
300
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3783°
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Sale 1278, Lot 3783, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., brilliant color, essentially perfect centering, post-office fresh

EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 634A, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,950.00). Only five grade higher (at 100)

600
0
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3784
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Sale 1278, Lot 3784, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00)

600
1,200
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3785
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Sale 1278, Lot 3785, 1922 and Later Issues8c Olive Green (640). Mint N.H., precisely centered, radiant color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex "Hanover", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $270.00)

3
475
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3786
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Sale 1278, Lot 3786, 1922 and Later Issues10c Orange (642). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $300.00), only six grade higher

5
600
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3787
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Sale 1278, Lot 3787, 1922 and Later Issues2c-5c Hawaii Ovpt. (647-648). Mint N.H., rich colors, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gems, with 2007 or 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; total SMQ $640.00), a nice opportunity to acquire a set in the grade of Superb 98

Sale 1278, Lot 3787, 1922 and Later Issues
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28
375
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3788
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Sale 1278, Lot 3788, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine Rose, Edison, Coil (656). Mint N.H. joint line pair, intense shade and impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00), only eight line pairs grade higher

110
225
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3789
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Sale 1278, Lot 3789, 1922 and Later Issues2c Carmine, Kans. Ovpt. (660). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00), this is the highest grade awarded

7
650
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3790
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Sale 1278, Lot 3790, 1922 and Later Issues3c Violet, Kans. Ovpt. (661). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), only three grade higher and nine share this desirable grade

35
500
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3791
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Sale 1278, Lot 3791, 1922 and Later Issues4c Yellow Brown, Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $675.00), only five have graded higher (all at 98J)

35
400
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3792
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Sale 1278, Lot 3792, 1922 and Later Issues5c Deep Blue, Kans. Ovpt. (663). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of one of the most difficult Kansas-Nebraska issues to find in the highest grades, ex "Golden Oak", with 2006 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (both Superb 98; SMQ $700.00), only two grade higher (at 98J and 100) and four others share this desirable grade

25
1,100
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3793
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Sale 1278, Lot 3793, 1922 and Later Issues6c Red Orange, Kans. Ovpt. (664). Mint N.H., vivid color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00)

50
180
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3794
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Sale 1278, Lot 3794, 1922 and Later Issues7c Black, Kans. Ovpt. (665). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00)

50
250
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3795°
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Sale 1278, Lot 3795, 1922 and Later Issues8c Olive Green, Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, wonderful depth of color

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PERFECT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT KANSAS OVERPRINT, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.

With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ 3,000.00). The highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others.

145
2,700
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3796
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Sale 1278, Lot 3796, 1922 and Later Issues8c Olive Green, Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., lovely warm shade, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), only six grade higher and six others share this grade

145
750
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3797
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Sale 1278, Lot 3797, 1922 and Later Issues9c Light Rose, Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering with wide margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $675.00), only one grades higher

27
450
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3798
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Sale 1278, Lot 3798, 1922 and Later Issues1c Green, Nebr. Ovpt. (669). Mint N.H., choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00), only one grades higher (at 100) and nine share this desirable grade

6
850
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3799
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Sale 1278, Lot 3799, 1922 and Later Issues3c Violet, Nebr. Ovpt. (672). Mint N.H., deep intense color and impression, excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $575.00), only five grade higher

22
425
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3800
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Sale 1278, Lot 3800, 1922 and Later Issues4c Yellow Brown, Nebr. Ovpt. (673). Mint N.H., lovely color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $725.00), only four grade higher

35
550
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3801
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Sale 1278, Lot 3801, 1922 and Later Issues5c Deep Blue, Nebr. Ovpt. (674). Mint N.H., deep shade and detailed impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $750.00), only one grades higher (at 100J) and ten share this desirable grade

30
1,200
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3802
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Sale 1278, Lot 3802, 1922 and Later Issues6c Red Orange, Nebr. Ovpt. (675). Mint N.H., vibrant color, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,075.00)

70
650
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3803
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Sale 1278, Lot 3803, 1922 and Later Issues7c Black, Nebr. Ovpt. (676). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Curtis, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only four grade higher

45
750
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3804
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Sale 1278, Lot 3804, 1922 and Later Issues8c Olive Green, Nebr. Ovpt. (677). Mint N.H., pretty pastel shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00), only one grades higher and nine others share this grade

60
1,000
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3805
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Sale 1278, Lot 3805, 1922 and Later Issues9c Light Rose, Nebr. Ovpt. (678). Mint N.H., outstanding centering, wonderfully bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00), only five grade higher (highest is 100)

70
700
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3806
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Sale 1278, Lot 3806, 1922 and Later Issues10c Orange Yellow, Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., vivid color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,050.00), only four grade higher

180
650
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3807
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Sale 1278, Lot 3807, 1922 and Later Issues1-1/2c Brown, Coil (686). Mint N.H. joint line pair, beautiful margins and mathematically perfect centering, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,000.00), this is the highest grade recorded for a Scott 686 joint line pair and is shared by only one other

11
2,300
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3808
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Sale 1278, Lot 3808, 1922 and Later Issues1-1/2c Brown, Coil (686). Mint N.H. pair, mathematically perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,050.00), this is one of only four pairs awarded this perfect grade, the highest awarded, the Gem 100 SMQ values for this and the lot 3807 joint line pair don't make sense, as this normal pair is priced higher

5
1,200
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3809
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Sale 1278, Lot 3809, 1922 and Later Issues25c Blue Green (699). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.A.G. and 2021 P.F. certificates (Superb 98), by way of comparison only two grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report

13
350
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3810
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Sale 1278, Lot 3810, 1922 and Later Issues50c Lilac (701). Mint N.H., bright shade, essentially perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00)

50
225
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3811
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Sale 1278, Lot 3811, 1922 and Later Issues2c Dark Lake & Black (703b). Mint N.H., nicely balanced margins for this difficult issue, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate

950
425
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3812
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Sale 1278, Lot 3812, 1922 and Later Issues2c Dark Lake & Black (703b). Position 25, with selvage and part of arrow marker at right, Mint N.H., fresh and Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate

950
275
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3813
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Sale 1278, Lot 3813, 1922 and Later Issues2c Dark Lake & Black (703b). Mint N.H. with top plate no. F 20474 selvage, (hinged in selvage only), strong color in this distinctive shade, Fine, with photocopy of 1999 P.S.E. certificate for a pair

950
350
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3814
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Sale 1278, Lot 3814, 1922 and Later Issues3c Purple, Coil (721). Mint N.H. joint line pair, near perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $600.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others, the last example we offered realized $1,100 hammer

13
800
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3815
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Sale 1278, Lot 3815, 1922 and Later Issues24c Gray Black, Presidential (828). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $280.00), this is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E.

3
160
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3816
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Sale 1278, Lot 3816, 1922 and Later Issues$2.00 Presidential (833). Mint N.H. pane of 100, signed by Franklin Roosevelt and Harold Ickes in top selvage, selvage with some creases at right well well away from signatures, otherwise Very Fine, accompanied by copy of 1950 letter from Ickes stating that he is confident he owned the only pair of sheets of the $2.00 and $5.00 Presidential Issue signed by both he and Roosevelt, obtained by Ickes for his own collection (sold by Fifield in 1948)

E. 400-500
2,500
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3817
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Sale 1278, Lot 3817, 1922 and Later Issues$1.00-$2.00 Presidential (832-833). Two items, first single $1.00 with vignette strongly shifted to top, $2.00 top plate nos. 22121 and 22122 block of eight, vignettes strongly shifted to top left, top stamps with narrow gum skips, bottom two stamps at right with some glazed gum, Very Fine, a dramatic and rarely seen color shift, this is only the second $2.00 we have offered with such a shift, particularly desirable as a top plate block

Sale 1278, Lot 3817, 1922 and Later Issues
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E. 500-750
750
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3818
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Sale 1278, Lot 3818, 1922 and Later Issues3c Deep Violet (842). Mint N.H. pair, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $575.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others

2
425
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3819
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Sale 1278, Lot 3819, 1922 and Later Issues8c Liberty, Vignette Shifted (1041 var). Mint N.H. block of four with right selvage, vignette dramatically shifted, strongly off-center and straddling two stamps, Very Fine and very unusual freak

E. 200-300
750
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3820
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$5.00 Moore (1295). 18 Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, each cut from a sheet with large portions of the surrounding stamps, Very Fine, total face value

360
250
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3821
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Sale 1278, Lot 3821, 1922 and Later Issues6c Waterfowl Conservation, Red & Dark Blue Omitted (1362b). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, vertical crease, Very Fine

350
100
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3822
 
Sale 1278, Lot 3822, 1922 and Later Issues15c John Paul Jones, Perf 12 (1789B). Well-centered, wavy-line machine cancel, small horizontal crease at left

VERY FINE APPEARING USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 12 JOHN PAUL JONES ISSUE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN IN USED CONDITION.

This issue was printed by the American Bank Note Company and perforated in three different formats: Perf 11 x 12 (Scott 1789), Perf 11 All Around (Scott 1789A) and Perf 12 All Around (Scott 1789B). It is believed that the USPS was unaware that there were different perforations. The Perf 12 All Around is by far the rarest and used copies are particularly elusive.

With 2022 P.F. certificate

3,500
1,700
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