Sale 362

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


1916-19 Washington-Franklins, Unwatermarked, Perf. 10
 
 
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Lot 295

1916, 5¢ carmine color error, unwatermarked, perf 10 (467), the single error in a block of six. Original gum never hinged (bottom middle 2¢ stamp lightly hinged) the error flawlessly centered, bright. Extremely Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 296

1916, 6¢ red orange, unwatermarked, perf 10 (468), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, large margins, rich color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $200

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 297

1916, 7¢ black, unwatermarked, perf 10 (469), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant fresh color and paper. Very Fine.
Scott $270

Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 298

1916, 15¢ gray, unwatermarked, perf 10 (475), original gum, absolutely perfectly centered within truly massive margins, glowing color and paper. A Superb jumbo, the only 1916-1917 15¢ perf 10 at this grade with the next highest being just one 98J and then a few 98s. SMQ $1,500 for regular 100, unpriced as 100J.
Scott $170

A MAGNIFICENT 15¢ PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED, TRULY IN A CLASS BY ITSELF.

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2012 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded Gem 100J.
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Lot 299

1916, 15¢ gray, unwatermarked, perf 10 (475), original gum cert says "slightly disturbed" but really looks to be lightly hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $450.
Scott $170

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 300

1916, 20¢ light ultramarine, unwatermarked, perf 10 (476), original gum never hinged, flawless centering, post office fresh color and paper. Extremely Fine, SMQ $8,000.
Scott $475

A PRISTINE GEM 20¢ UNWATERMARKED, ONLY SIX OTHERS AT THIS GRADE AND ONLY ONE HIGHER (98J).

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 301

1916, 20¢ light ultramarine, unwatermarked, perf 10 (476), original gum never hinged, mathematically centered, gorgeous color. Superb. SMQ $8,000.
Scott $475

AN OUTSTANDING GEM 20¢ UNWATERMARKED, ONLY SIX OTHERS AT THIS GRADE AND ONLY ONE HIGHER (98J).

Expertization: with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 302

1917, 50¢ light violet, unwatermarked, perf 10 (477), original gum, perfectly centered, radiant color. Fresh, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $850

A GEM 50¢ UNWATERMARKED AT THE VERY TOP OF ITS GRADE.

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 303

1916, $1 violet black, unwatermarked, perf 10 (478), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, lovely rich color. Extremely Fine. SSV $15,000 (SMQ $16,000).
Scott $1,400

A SUPERB MINT SINGLE OF THIS $1.00 1916 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED IN THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO MINT SINGLES AND SHARES THIS GRADE WITH ONLY EIGHT OTHERS(ALL PSE), AND ONLY TWO OF WHICH ARE NEVER HINGED.

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 304

1916, $1 violet black, unwatermarked, perf 10 (478), original gum, perfectly centered, lustrous color. Extremely Fine, only eight others at this grade. SMQ $2,250.
Scott $600

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 305

1917, $2 dark blue, perf 10 (479), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, incredibly rich color. Extremely Fine. SSV $2,750 (SMQ $2,800).
Scott $475

A GORGEOUS GEM MINT SINGLE, ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER (100 PSE).

Expertization: with 1980, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 306

1917, $5 light green, perf 10 (480), original gum never hinged, post office fresh, perfectly centered. A marvelous Extremely Fine gem. SSV $1,150 as regular 95 (SMQ $1,850).
Scott $375

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