| 1910-11 Washington-Franklins, S.L. Watermark |
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Lot 705 |
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1911, 4¢ brown (377), fresh and beautifully centered with huge margins and never hinged original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo. SMQ $600 for a normal 95.
Scott $70
Expertization: 1989 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 706 |
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1911, 5¢ blue (378), absolutely perfectly centered with exceptionally large margins and deep, dark color on bright paper, original gum, never hinged; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,300.
Scott $70
A TRUE GEM — TO DATE PSE HAS GRADED ONLY THREE EXAMPLES HIGHER.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 707 |
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1911, 6¢ red orange (379), precisely centered within huge, perfectly balanced margins with bright, radiant color and pristine, never hinged original gum; an absolutely Superb Jumbo. SMQ $2,500 for a normal 98.
Scott $80
THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED TO A 6¢ 1911 BY PSE, WITH ONLY THREE OTHER EXAMPLES JUDGED ITS EQUAL.
Expertization: 1992 & 2000 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 708 |
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1911, 6¢ red orange (379), mathematically centered with luminous color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and truly Superb. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $80
JUST FOUR OF 77 NH EXAMPLES SUBMITTED TO PSE HAVE RECEIVED A HIGHER GRADE — NONE OF THEM A 100.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 709 |
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1911, 6¢ red orange (379), nearly perfectly centered with brilliant color and absolutely humongous margins, original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $35
A TRULY INCREDIBLE JUMBO—EASILY THE BIGGEST WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN WE HAVE SEEN IN A DENOMINATION HIGHER THAN THE 2¢.
Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate.
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Lot 710 |
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1911, 10¢ yellow (381), virtually perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins, bright, vibrant color and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,800 for a normal 95.
Scott $220
Expertization: 1983 & 2002 PF and 2006 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J.
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Lot 711 |
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1911, 15¢ pale ultramarine (382), outstanding centering, especially for this difficult value, lovely pastel shade, flawless never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $3,400.
Scott $575
AN EXQUISITE MINT SINGLE OF THE SCARCE 15¢ SINGLE LINE WATERMARK; ONLY TWO NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN AWARDED HIGHER PSE GRADES — NEITHER OF THEM A 100.
Expertization: PSE Certificate encapsulated graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 712 |
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1911, 15¢ pale ultramarine (382), right margin imprint and plate no. 4951 block of six, beautifully centered with brilliant color and crisp, intact perforations, original gum, never hinged, tiny natural perf dimple on back of upper left stamp, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $4,500
A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE PLATE BLOCK.
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Lot 713 |
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1910, 2¢ carmine coil (388), 2mm pair, nicely centered with deep color and lightly hinged original gum, few rejoined perfs at top, fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $3,250
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY COIL PAIR.
Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.
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Lot 714 |
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1913, 5¢ blue coil (396), guide line pair, beautifully centered and wonderfully fresh, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $975
Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate.
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