Sale 350

U.S. and Canada Stamps


War Savings Stamp
 
 
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Lot 722
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War Savings, 1917, $5 deep green, rouletted (WS3), mathematically centered within wide, perfectly balanced margins, exceptionally fresh, original gum, light hinge remnant, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200

QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST EXTANT; A REVIEW OF THE ONLINE P.F. RECORDS REVEALED NOT ONE EXAMPLE THAT CAN COMPARE TO THE PRESENT STAMP.

Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 723
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War Savings, 1919, $5 carmine (WS5), outstanding centering, wide margins and gorgeous color, original gum, lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine gem, easily among the finest centered mint examples extant.
Scott $800

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 724
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War Savings, 1920, $5 orange on green (WS6), beautifully centered, intense color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,250

A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1920 $5, IN A STATE OF PRESERVATION RARELY ENCOUNTERED AS MOST OF THESE HAVE GUM AND/OR CONDITION ISSUES.
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