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


1917-19 Washington-Franklins, Perf. 11
 
 
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Lot 311

1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia, unwatermarked, perf 11 (500), original gum very lightly hinged, wonderfully well centered within uncommonly large margins for the type Ia, stunning color. Extremely Fine, most elusive with this fabulous centering and margins. SMQ $425.
Scott $260

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 312

1917, 5¢ rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11 (505), the single error in a block of six. Original gum never hinged, well centered, lovely fresh color. Very Fine, choice.
Scott $625
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Lot 313

1917, 20¢ light ultramarine, unwatermarked, perf 11 (515), original gum never hinged, precise centering within extraordinarily large margins, brilliant pastel shade. Superb. SSV $500 as normal 95 (SMQ $800).
Scott $85

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 314

1917, 30¢ orange red, unwatermarked, perf 11 (516), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering and margins, rich vibrant color. Extremely Fine, a lovely 30¢, which we feel deserves a higher grade. SMQ $250.
Scott $70

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 315

1917, 50¢ red violet, unwatermarked, perf 11 (517), bottom margin single, original gum never hinged, excellent centering in very wide margins, gorgeous color. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SSV $475 (SMQ $500).
Scott $120

Expertization: with 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 316

1917, $1 violet brown, unwatermarked, perf 11 (518), original gum never hinged, precisely centered within wide balanced margins, rich color. Extremely Fine. SSV $500 (SMQ $525).
Scott $95

Expertization: with 1996, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 317

1918, $2 orange red & black (523), top margin single plate no. 8179, original gum never hinged, lightly hinged in selvage only, very well centered, outstanding color and freshness. Choice, Very Fine. SSV $1,750 (SMQ $1,750).
Scott $1,175

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 318

1918, $5 deep green & black (524), original gum never hinged, choice centering, prooflike color. Extremely Fine. SSV $950 (SMQ $1,000).
Scott $340

Expertization: with 1991, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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