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Sale 356
U.S. and Worldwide
Stamps, Covers, Coins and Collections
| 1912-1916 Washington-Franklin Issue, SL Watermark |
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Lot 353 |
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1912, 1¢ green (405), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, absolutely stunning rich color. Simply Superb, PSE has not graded a 405 100, SMQ $375.
Scott $15
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 354 |
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1912, 2¢ carmine (406), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered within wide margins, deep rich color. Superb, only seven have been graded higher, SMQ $425.
Scott $15
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 355 |
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1914, 7¢ black (407), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant intense color. An Extremely Fine gem, only five graded higher (98 is highest). SMQ $1,000.
Scott $150
Expertization: with 1983 P.F. certificate (for block of 4) and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 356 |
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1912, 1¢ green, horizontal coil (412), guide line strip of four, original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, post office fresh. Extremely Fine, a choice strip.
Scott $370
Expertization: with 1989 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 357 |
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1912, 8¢ pale olive green (414), original gum never hinged, mathematically centered within perfectly balanced wide margins, gorgeous rich color. Superb, only three others have this grade and only two graded higher. SMQ $2,250.
Scott $90
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Lot 358 |
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1914, 9¢ salmon red (415), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered with wide balanced margins, stunning color. Superb, only one other at this grade and only three graded higher. SMQ $2,800.
Scott $110
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 359 |
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1914, 9¢ salmon red (415), original gum never hinged, wonderfully well centered, near jumbo margins, brilliant color. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $650.
Scott $110
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E., the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 360 |
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1914, 12¢ claret brown (417), original gum never hinged, flawless centering within wide perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color. Superb, five others at this grade, only three higher. SMQ $1,850.
Scott $90
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E.certificate, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 361 |
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1914, 12¢ claret brown (417), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, luminous color. Superb, a stunning mint single, only three graded higher (100, 100J) and five share this grade. SMQ $1,850.
Scott $90
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 362 |
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1912, 15¢ gray (418), original gum never hinged, choice centering within absolutely huge margins, bright color. A Superb jumbo, only two others at this grade and only two graded higher. SMQ $1,800.
Scott $175
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate and 2006 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98J.
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Lot 363 |
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1914, 20¢ ultramarine (419), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant color. An Extremely Fine gem, only six graded higher. SMQ $1,550.
Scott $375
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 364 |
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1914, 50¢ violet, large die proof (421P1), die sunk on 153 x 202mm card, blue "330599" central number on back, exceptionally fresh color and card. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,500
Provenance: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Lot 365 |
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1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark (421), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, stunning color. Choice Extremely Fine, only six graded higher. SMQ $3,850.
Scott $725
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Lot 366 |
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1912, 50¢ violet, D.L. watermark (422), original gum never hinged, absolutely perfectly centered, bright fresh color. Simply Superb. SMQ $8,500.
Scott $450
A STUNNING GEM, THE HIGHEST GRADED BY THE PSE AND THE ONLY ONE AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: with 1980, 2000 P.F. certificates and P.S.E. certificate, the last graded SUP 98.
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Lot 367 |
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1914, 3¢ deep violet (426), original gum never hinged, virtually perfectly centered, deep color. Superb. SMQ $950.
Scott $32
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 368 |
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1914, 4¢ brown (427), bottom margin and plate no. 7263 single, original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, prooflike color. Superb, six others at this grade and only three higher (98J). SMQ $1,900.
Scott $32
Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 369 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine, horizontal flat plate coil (444), guide line pair, original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, stunning deep color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $650
Expertization: with 1975, 1992 P.F. certificates, latter "Genuine" implying never hinged.
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Lot 370 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, horizontal flat plate coil (445), pair, original gum never hinged, near perfect centering, brilliant color. Extremely Fine. SSV $3,600.
Scott $1,100
A SUPERB PAIR, THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY THE PF AND PSE, WITH ONLY TWO OTHERS AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: with 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 371 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, horizontal flat plate coil (445), guide line pair, original gum lightly hinged, beautifully centered within wide margins, deep, rich color. Very Fine. Choice.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 1992 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 372 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, vertical rotary coil (449), joint line pair, original gum never hinged, incredibly well centered for the normally poorly centered issue, beautiful uncharacteristic color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $28,000
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE LINE PAIR, ONLY 16 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS NH BY THE PF, AND ONLY A TOTAL OF FIVE NH LINE PAIRS HAVE BEEN GRADED BY THE PSE. THIS LINE PAIR IS CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT.
Expertization: with 1973, 2001 P.F. certificates and 2001 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 373 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, horizontal rotary coil (453), pair, original gum never hinged, impeccable centering, brilliant color. Extremely Fine, a choice pair.
Scott $625
Expertization: with 1985, 1998 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 374 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf horizontal coil (459), pair, original gum never hinged, balaned margins. Fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott $650
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Lot 375 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine, imperf horizontal coil (459), joint line strip of four without crease, original gum never hinged, beautifully balanced margins, bright and fresh. Extremely Fine, choice stamp.
Scott $2,100
Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate.
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