Sale 362

The Country Manor Collection
of High Grade U.S. Stamps and exceptional Postal Stationery


1910-11 Washington-Franklins, S.L. Watermark
 
 
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Lot 224

1911, 4¢ brown, S.L. watermark (377), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within jumbo margins, stunning deep color. Extremely Fine, a gorgeous gem. SMQ $210.
Scott $65

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 225

1911, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark (378), original gum never hinged, perfect centering, deep rich color. Superb, only five graded higher. SMQ $1,450.
Scott $65

Expertization: with 1993 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 226

1911, 8¢ olive green, S.L. watermark (380), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant color and paper. Extremely Fine. SSV $425 (SMQ $450).
Scott $200

Expertization: with 2003 (for block), 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 227

1911, 15¢ pale ultramarine, S.L. watermark (382), original gum never hinged, exceptional centering within wide margins, glowing color. Extremely Fine, only two graded higher (95J, 98). SMQ $2,250.
Scott $500

A TRULY STELLAR EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 1911 15¢ SINGLE LINE WATERMARK.

Expertization: with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.

Provenance: Golden Oak
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Lot 228

1910, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, vertical coil (386), original gum never hinged, mathematically centered, gorgeous color. Extremely Fine. SSV $675 (SMQ $550).
Scott $260

Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate for pair, 2021 P.F. certificate, the latter graded XF 90.

Provenance: V. Morris
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Lot 229

1910, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, vertical coil (386), guide line pair. Original gum imperceptible hinging, well centered, gorgeous rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: with 2001 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 230

1910, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (387), guide line pair. Original gum lightly hinged, well centered, lovely color. Perfs slightly weak, not mentioned in certificates. Very Fine and most attractive. SSV $1,575 (SMQ $1,600).
Scott $1,250

Expertization: with 1977, 1998, 2021 P.F. certificates, the last graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 231

1910, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, vertical coil (391), guide line pair. Original gum, perfectly centered, rich vibrant color. Extremely Fine, choice line pair.
Scott $260

Expertization: with 1984 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 232

1910, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (392), guide line pair. Original gum never hinged, choice centering within perfectly balanced margins, gorgeous color, exceptionally fresh. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,600 (SMQ $1,450).
Scott $400

A GEM LINE PAIR AT THE TOP OF ITS GRADE.

Expertization: with 1991 (for line strip),and 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 233

1911, 3¢ deep violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (394), guide line pair. Original gum never hinged, choice centering within wide margins, radiant color. Extremely Fine, a simply stunning line pair, only three at this grade and only two higher (98, 100). SMQ $3,500.
Scott $925

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 234

1911, 3¢ deep violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (394), guide line pair. Original gum imperceptible hinge mark, excellent centering, bright fresh color and paper. Extremely Fine. SMQ $500.
Scott $425

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 235

1912, 4¢ brown, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (395), guide line pair with portions of adjoining stamps at both sides. Original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, lovely fresh rich color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,350.
Scott $1,100

A STUNNING LINE PAIR OF THE 4¢ 1912 PERF 8½ COIL.

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 236

1913, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (396), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered within wide margins, beautiful intense shade. Extremely Fine. SSV $525 (SMQ $550).
Scott $135

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 237

1913, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (396), pair. Original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, great color. Extremely Fine choice pair, only six graded higher with only one 100. SMQ $1,150.
Scott $200

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 238

1913, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (396), guide line pair. Original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, bright color on crisp white paper. Extremely Fine. SSV $2,250 (SMQ $2750).
Scott $975

A TRULY BEAUTIFUL LINE PAIR OF THE 1913 5¢ PERF 8½ COIL. IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADED BY THE PF AND THE ONLY ONE AT THIS GRADE. THE PSE HAS GRADED TWO AT 90 WITH NONE HIGHER AS WELL.

Expertization: with 1982, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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