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1916-19 Washington-Franklins, Unwatermarked, Perf. 10
 
 
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Lot 169
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1916, 5¢ carmine error (467), outstanding centering, bright color. Neat postmark. Extremely Fine, a scarce used single.
Scott $2,000
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Lot 170
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1920, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia, imperf (482A), centered to left, wide at top bottom and right side, characteristic rich color. Tiny pinhole at bottom and light toning at right, neither of which affect the appearance. Otherwise, Fine.
Scott $65,000

A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS 20TH CENTURY RARITY OF WHICH PROBABLY NO MORE THAN 50 EXIST, TWO THIRDS OF WHICH HAVE HAD THE SHERMACK PERFS TRIMMED OFF ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE, AND, ACCORDING TO THE PF'S ONLINE "CERTIFICATE SEARCH", ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES HAVE PERFS ON BOTH SIDES, AND ARE SOUND.

Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 171
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1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, horizontal coil (491), used joint line pair, quite well centered, bright color. Duplex cancels. Very Fine.
Scott $20,000

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE USED LINE PAIR, OF WHICH ONLY 15 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PF ON THEIR ONLINE "CERTIFICATE SEARCH" SITE, AND ONLY 9 OF THESE ARE SOUND.

Expertization: with 1961, 2000 P.F. certificates.
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