Sale 346

U.S. and Canada Stamps and Postal History


1908-10 Washington-Franklins, D.L. Watermark
 
 
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Lot 796
BK
1908, 1¢ & 2¢ booklet panes (331a, 332a), both position E, both also virtually perfectly centered and solid with flawless, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb pair of panes.
Scott $540

Expertization: 2¢ with 2001 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Killien
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Lot 797

1908, 4¢ orange brown (334), virtually perfectly centered with extra wide margins, rich color and never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $700.
Scott $93

Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 798

1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine (340), wonderfully fresh and virtually perfectly centered with radiant, pastel color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem.
Scott $150

Expertization: 1997 & 2005 PF Certificates.

Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 799

1909, 50¢ violet (341), beautifully centered with brilliant color and never hinged original gum, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine; shows what appears to be a tiny position dot in the right margin.
Scott $700

Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 800

1909, $1 violet brown (342), essentially perfectly centered with deep color and very lightly hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $800.
Scott $500

Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 801

1908, 1¢-3¢ imperforates (343-345), full top margin imprint & plate no. blocks of six, all with enormous, perfectly balanced margins (1¢ & 2¢ with bits of all adjacent stamps visible); bright and fresh with post office fresh, never hinged original gum, a truly Superb set of plate blocks.
Scott $435

Expertization: 2¢ with 2008 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Killien
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Lot 802

1909, 5¢ blue, imperf (347), full top margin imprint & plate no. block of six, bright and fresh with huge balanced margins, bright color and never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Superb.
Scott $500

Provenance: Killien
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Lot 803

1908, 1¢ green coil (348), guide line pair, fresh and solid with essentially perfect centering, vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $900.
Scott $600

Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 804

1908, 1¢ green coil (348), guide line pair, nearly perfectly centered and solid with flawless, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $600

Expertization: 1980 PF Certificate.
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Lot 805

1909, 5¢ blue coil (351), guide line pair, well centered and wonderfully fresh with pristine, never hinged original gum; tiny natural paper inclusion at bottom of top stamp; Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,350

Expertization: 1991 PF Certificate for a strip of 3.
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Lot 806

1909, 4¢ orange brown coil (354), guide line pair, nicely centered with rich, warm color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; exceptionally fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: 1998 PF Certificate.
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Lot 807

1909, 5¢ blue coil (355), guide line pair with horizontal guide line at top, exceptionally well centered with choice color, solid perforations and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 1998 PF Certificate.
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