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U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


1912-14 Franklins, S.L. Watermark, Perf. 12
 
 
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Lot 1462

1914, 50¢ violet (421), left margin plate No. 7040 block of six. Intact perforations, bright and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $10,000

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE BLOCK THAT IS MISSING FROM MOST COLLECTIONS.
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Lot 1463

1912, $1 violet brown (423), virtually perfect centering within unusually huge margins, intense color and a sharp impression, original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,550.
Scott $525

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1464

1912, $1 violet brown (423), exceptionally fresh with luxurious color, bright paper and unblemished never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,050

Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1465

1912, $1 violet brown (423), bottom margin imprint, "A" and plate No. 5782 block of six. Beautifully centered, with intense color, a finely etched impression and solid perforations, original gum, lightly hinged on top middle stamp only, five are never hinged. A choice Very Fine example of this rare plate block.
Scott $12,000
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