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U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1908-10 Washington-Franklins, D.L. Watermark
 
 
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Lot 1744

1908, 2¢ carmine (332), cpm within four perfectly balanced margins, brilliant color on bright paper. Original gum, lightly hinged. A stunning, truly Superb gem. SMQ $105 for a "normal" Sup 98.
Scott $7

Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Sup 98J, the highest grade obtained by a 332.
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Lot 1745

1909, 10¢ yellow (338), mathematically centered with beautifully balanced margins and radiant, actually breathtaking color. Original gum, lightly hinged. An incredible, absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $530 for a Sup 98, the highest grade priced.
Scott $75

Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Gem 100, the only 338 to obtain this "perfect" grade.
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Lot 1746
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1909, 50¢ violet (341), part-sheet of 42 (7 x 6) with imprint and plate no. 4956 at bottom and arrow at left, bright color. Neat Lincoln, Nebr. double oval cancels. V.G. to Very Fine with the plate block being V.G.-Fine, a unique item for the Washington-Franklin collector.
Scott $1,800 as used blocks
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Lot 1747

1909, 5¢ blue, imperf, vertical coil (347V), strip of four. Original gum, never hinged. Fine for this and quite rare.
Scott $700
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Lot 1748

1909, 2¢ carmine coil (349), guide line pair. Exceptionally well centered. Original gum, never hinged. Top stamp with a virtually unnoticeable tone spot at upper left. Fresh and otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,300

Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1749
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1909, 2¢ carmine coil with foreign entry of 1¢ design (349 var.), fresh and bright. Thinned at top. Otherwise about Fine and quite rare; known only used.
Scott $3,000
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Lot 1750
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1909, 1¢ green coil (352), a choice used single, beautifully centered and neatly cancelled. Extremely Fine.
Scott $175

Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1751

1909, 2¢ carmine coil (353), strip of 4. Exceptionally fresh and very lightly hinged with the end stamps being NH. F.-V.F.
Scott $655
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Lot 1752

1909, 10¢ yellow coil (356), remarkably well centered with bright luminous color. Original gum, lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 2001 P.F. (for pair) and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates.
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