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1910-11 Washington-Franklins, S.L. Watermark (Scott #375c-404)
 
 
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Lot 1430

1910, 2¢ carmine, double impression (375c), bottom sheet margin single. Strong inking showing a clear and complete doubling. O.g., minor gum bend, never hinged. Fine.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: clear photocopy of 1992 P.F. Certificate for block of 4.
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Lot 1431

1911, 8¢ olive green (380), choice centering within uncommonly large margins, deep radiant color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $250

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1432

1911, 10¢ yellow (381), choice margins and centering, deep glowing color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $225

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1433

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (386), pair. Beautifully centered. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $550

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1434

1910, 1¢ green coil (387), guide line pair. Virtually perfect centering within wide margins, fresh and brilliant color. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $900

GENUINE LINE PAIRS IN THIS STELLAR CONDITION ARE QUITE RARE.

Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1435

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), deep radiant color. O.g., hinge remnant. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,050

Expertization: signed Sloane with 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1436

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), 3mm pair. Deep rich color. O.g. F.-V.F.
Scott $3,500

Expertization: 1984 P.F. and 1997 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 1437

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), paste-up pair. Well centered, vivid color. O.g. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 1976 and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1438

1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), guide line pair. Well centered, bright and fresh. O.g. Small inclusion on reverse only (not mentioned in certs.). Very Fine.
Scott $8,500

Expertization: 1975, 1991 P.F. Certificates.

On these pages, we have often discussed how frequently these flat plate coils are faked. On a visit to the Philatelic Foundation, we decided to assess the actual number of #388 line pairs pronounced genuine as compared to those determined not to be genuine. Three out of every four that were submitted failed.

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Lot 1439

1913, 5¢ Panama-Pacific (399), full right margin plate number 3129 block of six. Handsome dark blue shade, quite well centered. O.g., never hinged. Light natural paper wrinkle in top of selvage. Very Fine and attractive example of this scarce plate block.
Scott $3,100
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Lot 1440

1913, 10¢ orange yellow Panama-Pacific (400), well centered glowing color on bright paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $300

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1441

1913, 10¢ orange yellow Panama-Pacific (400), full top margin plate number 6143 block of six. Exceptionally well centered. O.g., never hinged. Light overall toning. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 1442

1913, 10¢ orange Panama-Pacific (400A), outstanding margins and centering, luxurious color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1443

1913, 10¢ orange Panama-Pacific (400A), bottom margin plate number 6139 block of six. Brilliant color, nicely centered, perforations in selvage sensible strengthened. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine. A pleasing example of this rarely offered plate block.
Scott $18,000
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Lot 1444

1915, 2¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (402), full bottom margin plate number 7039 block of six. Extraordinarily well centered for a perf 10 plate block, fresh powdery color, crisp and intact perforations. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $3,100

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1445

1915, 5¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (403), perfectly centered with brilliant deep color contrasted by the bright paper. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1446

1915, 5¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (403), full top margin plate number 6133 block of six. Choice centering, crisp perforations, bright and fresh. Small light crease and faint pencil in selvage. Still a Very Fine and desirable example of this rare plate block.
Scott $6,500

Expertization: 1992 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1447

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (404), virtually perfect centering within exceptionally wide margins, brilliant color on white paper. O.g. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $875

Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1448

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (404), choice centering within huge margins, brilliant color and fully intact perforations. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $875

Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1449

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (404), near perfectly centered, fresh radiant color, full intact perforations. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $875
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Lot 1450

1915, 10¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (404), block of 4. Well centered for the perf 10 issue, bright and fresh. O.g., lightly hinged at top, bottom pair never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $5,550 as singles
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