Sale 338

U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
including Collections & Accumulations


1918-1923 Issues
 
 
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Lot 1959

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), horizontal pair, large margins all around, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $6,400

A CHOICE NEVER HINGED PAIR OF THE SCARCE TYPE VII.

Expertization: 1985 and 1996 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1960
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1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type VII (534B), enormous, beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color and clearly struck slogan cancel; a choice, absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $2,700 for a normal 98.
Scott $1,250

THIS IS THE SOLE IMPERF TYPE VII TO RECEIVE A 98J FROM PSE, WITH ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.

Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 1961

1919, 1¢ gray green Offset, perf 12½ (536), centered within large, absolutely perfectly balanced margins with fresh, lustrous color and pristine, never hinged original gum; a truly Superb example of this surprisingly difficult stamp. Only five examples have received a higher PSE grade. SMQ $1,300.
Scott $45

Expertization: PSE encapsulated Superb 98.
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Lot 1962

1919, 3¢ Victory, the scarce deep red violet shade (537a), nicely centered with fresh, distinctive color., post office fresh never hinged original gum, F.-V.F.
Scott $2,300

Expertization: 1997 P.S.E. and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1963
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1919, 3¢ Victory, deep red violet (537a), right sheet margin single with plate no. 9415, light, socked-on-the-nose "Sacramento Cal., Jun 7, 1919" c.d.s.; wonderfully fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,250

A MARVELOUS, SELDOM OFFERED USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND FREQUENTLY MISIDENTIFIED SHADE.

Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate.
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Lot 1964

1919, 2¢ carmine rose, type II, rotary coil waste (539), remarkably bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F.
Scott $4,250

THIS KEY WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN STAMP IS RARELY SEEN IN A TRUE NEVER HINGED STATE.

Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate.
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Lot 1965
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1921, 2¢ carmine rose, rotary coil waste (546), extra wide margins showing part of guide line at right, rich color, neat machine cancel, Very Fine.
Scott $190

Expertization: 2000 P.S.E. Certificate.
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