Sale 362

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


1914-15 Washington-Franklins, SL Watermark, Perf.10
 
 
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Lot 259

1914, 2¢ rose red, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (425), right margin plate no. 7732 single, original gum never hinged, absolutely perfect centering in huge balanced margins, gorgeous color. Superb, only three others at this grade and three higher (100). SMQ $400.
Scott $2

Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 98J.
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Lot 260

1914, 3¢ deep violet, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (426), original gum never hinged, choice centering, prooflike color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $325.
Scott $35

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 261

1914, 6¢ red orange, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (429), left margin single with part imprint and star, original gum never hinged, flawless centering, wide margins, brilliant color. Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $1,100.
Scott $105

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 262

1914, 7¢ black, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (430), original gum never hinged, well centered, intense shade. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $1,300 (SMQ $1,350).
Scott $190

Expertization: with 1999, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 263

1914, 10¢ orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (433), bottom sheet margin single, original gum never hinged, perfectly centered within wide margins, deep rich color. Extremely Fine, a wonderful, gem mint single, the only example at this grade and only two higher (100, 100J). SMQ $2,450 as regular 98.
Scott $95

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J.
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Lot 264

1915, 11¢ dark green, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (434), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, brilliant prooflike color. Extremely Fine, gorgeous stamp. SSV $450 (SMQ $425).
Scott $50

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 265

1914, 15¢ gray, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (437), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, post office fresh. Extremely Fine, choice.
Scott $275

Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 266

1914, 20¢ ultramarine, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (438), original gum never hinged, essentially perfect centering, lovely bright color. Extremely Fine, gorgeous stamp. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $450

Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate and 2015 P.S.E., the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 267

1914, 30¢ orange red, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (439), original gum never hinged, outstanding centereing, luminous rich color. Extremely Fine, an exquisite stamp, only six others at this grade, and only seven graded higher (highest is 98). SMQ $3,000.
Scott $500

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 268

1914, 30¢ orange red, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (439), original gum never hinged, exceptional centering, simply dazzling color. Choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,000, only six others at this grade and seven higher (highest is 98).
Scott $500

A STUNNING MINT SINGLE THAT WOULD BE MOST DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE UPON.

Expertization: with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 269

1915, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (440), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, wide margins, deep pastel shade. Extremely Fine. SSV $2,150 for a regular 90 (SMQ $1,850 for a regular 90).
Scott $1,050

A GEM 50¢ PERF 10 WATERMARKED, SURELY AT THE TOP OF ITS GRADE.

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90J.
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