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U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


1908-10 Washington-Franklins, D.L. Watermark
 
 
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Lot 1432

1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine (340), virtually perfect centering, bright color, original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $160

Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1433

1909, 50¢ violet (341), particularly well centered, bright and lustrous color with pristine never hinged original gum. Particularly fresh and choice, Extremely Fine.
Scott $800

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1434
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1910, 4¢ orange brown coil (350), guide line pair, rich color. Glastonbury, Conn. cancels. F.-V.F., and rare, genuinely used line pair.
Scott $2,500

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1435

1909, 5¢ blue coil (351), with attached paste-up of tab and part imprint at top, exceptional centering within large margins, brilliant color on bright paper, original gum never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1999 (as paste-up pair) and 2003 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1436

1909, 4¢ orange brown coil (354), guide line pair, virtually perfect centering, fresh and vivid color, original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1437

1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), pair, outstanding centering within uncommonly wide and beautifully balanced margins, deep and fresh color, original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $10,500.
Scott $7,000

Expertization: 1981, 1999 and 2005 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1438

1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), pair, well centered with wide margins at top and bottom, original gum lightly hinged. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $7,000

Expertization: 1966 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1439

1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), guide line pair, near perfectly centered, with deep radiant color and intact perforations, original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $15,000

AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE LINE PAIR.

Expertization: 1985 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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