| 1908-1910 Washington-Franklin Issue, DL Watermark |
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Lot 3230 |
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1908, 1¢ green (331), perfectly centered within absolutely enormous margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged. A Superb gem. SMQ $720.
Scott $17
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
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Lot 3231 |
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1908, 4¢ orange brown (334), mathematically precise centering, strong color, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and choice, a Superb gem. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $95
SHEER PERFECTION- THIS IS THE ONLY 4¢ 1908—1909 ISSUE TO BE AWARDED THE LOFTY GRADE OF 98 BY EITHER EXPERTIZING COMMITTEE.
Expertization: 1996 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
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Lot 3232 |
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1908, 5¢ blue (335), nearly perfectly centered, quite well centered, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $125
Expertization: 1991, 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3233 |
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1909, 6¢ red orange (336), flawlessly centered, brilliant color, pristine original gum, never hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,450.
Scott $160
Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3234 |
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1908, 8¢ olive green (337), perfectly centered, bright color, original gum, never hinged. Superb. SMQ $2,800.
Scott $110
A MATCHLESS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 8¢ 1908—1909 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
The grade of 98 is the highest awarded to the 8¢ 1908-1909 issue (there is one other). The highest grade to date by the P.S.E. is a 95.
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Lot 3235 |
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1909, 13¢ blue green (339), flawlessly centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $95
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3236 |
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1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine (340), perfectly centered within unusually large margins for the double-line watermarked issue, bright, fresh color, original gum, never hinged. Superb. SMQ $3,650.
Scott $160
A PERFECT GEM, WE HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS STAMP'S EQUAL.
Expertization: 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
This is the only 15¢ 1908—1909 issue to receive a grade of 98 from either of the expertizing committees.
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Lot 3237 |
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1909, 50¢ violet (341), choice centering, bright color and paper, fresh, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $5,200.
Scott $800
A GEM 50¢ 1908—1909 ISSUE, A HIGH VALUE WHICH IS RARE THIS WELL CENTERED AND NEVER HINGED.
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3238 |
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1909, $1 violet brown (342), precisely centered with exceptionally wide margins, intense color, original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $550
Expertization: 1998 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3239 |
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1908, 1¢ green coil (348), guide line pair. Virtually perfect centering, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $950.
Scott $600
Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3240 |
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1909, 2¢ carmine coil (349), guide line pair. Near perfectly centered, deep and brilliant color, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3241 |
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1909, 5¢ blue coil (351), guide line pair. Flawlessly centered with extra wide margins, vivid color, original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,750.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: 1985, 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3242 |
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1909, 4¢ orange brown coil (354), guide line pair. Nearly perfectly centered, warm, rich color, original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,300.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3243 |
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1909, 5¢ blue coil (355), guide line pair. Choice centering with wide margins all around, vivid color and fresh paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $10,800.
Scott $3,250
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE NEVER HINGED LINE PAIR.
Expertization: 1990, 1991 and 2005 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3244 |
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1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), guide line pair. Nearly perfectly centered with deep radiant color and strong, intact perforations. Original gum, lightly hinged. Choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $15,000
A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE LINE PAIR.
Expertization: 1985 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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