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U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


1914-15 Washington-Franklins, S.L. Watermark, Perf. 10
 
 
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Lot 1466
BK
1914, 1¢ green, imperforate booklet pane of six (424e), without gum as are all known examples. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $1,600

Approximately 60 of the imperforate panes are believed to exist.

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Lot 1467

1914, 7¢ black (430), precisely centered within large balanced margins, intense color and impression. Original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $225

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1468

1914, 20¢ ultramarine (438), perfectly centered within large margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $3900.
Scott $500

Expertization: 2004 P.F. and P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1469

1914, 30¢ orange red (439), choice centering within extra wide margins, with lustrous color enhanced by crisp white paper, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $600

Expertization: 1993 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1470

1914, 30¢ orange red (439), right margin plate No. 6911 block of six. Well centered, crisp and intact, tiny natural paper wrinkle in selvage, original gum, never hinged, a few light natural gum skips. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $6,750

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ PERF 10 PLATE BLOCK WHICH IS TRULY SCARCE NEVER HINGED.
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Lot 1471

1915, 50¢ violet (440), left margin plate number 7042 block of six, quite well centered, beautiful deep color, fresh and intact. Original gum, hinge remnant on top left, bottom two stamps never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $15,000

A BRIGHT AND CRISP EXAMPLE OF THIS 20TH CENTURY PLATE BLOCK RARITY.

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1472

1914, 5¢ blue coil (447), choice centering with intense color on bright white paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $435.
Scott $110

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1473

1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf coil (459), joint line pair without the normal crease along the joint line, perfectly centered within large balanced margins, radiant color with pristine never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem line pair. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $2,200

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

The grade of 95 is the highest awarded to date by the P.S.E. for this line pair.

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Lot 1474

1915, $1 violet black (460), bottom margin imprint, "A" and plate No. 5782 block of six. Exceptionally well centered, with fresh intense color and solid perforations, original gum, small h.r. on top middle stamp, lightly hinged on top left, four are never hinged. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $12,500
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Lot 1475

1915, $1 violet black (460), top margin plate number 5782 and imprint block of six, rich color and a strong impression, crisp and intact perforations. Original gum, hinged on top middle stamp and selvage only. Fine and rare plate.
Scott $12,500
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