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Sale 366
U.S., British and Worldwide
Stamps and Collections
| 1912-1915 Washington-Franklin Issues, SL Watermark |
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Lot 353 |
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1912, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (412), original gum, mathematically centered, rich color. Extremely Fine, pristine, only three others at this grade, none higher. SMQ $1,000.
Scott $55
Expertization: with 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100.
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Lot 354 |
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1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 (421), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, lovely deep color. Extremely Fine, definitely undergraded in our opinion. SSV $1,500 (SMQ $1,600).
Scott $775
Expertization: with 2002, 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90 XQ.
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Lot 355 |
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1912, 50¢ violet, D.L. watermark, perf. 12 (422), original gum, excellent centering within huge margins. Fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $550.
Scott $225
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90J.
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Lot 356 |
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1912, $1 violet brown, D.L. watermark, perf. 12 (423), original gum, choice centering, rich color. Fresh Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,000.
Scott $475
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Lot 357 |
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1912, $1 violet brown, D.L. watermark, perf. 12 (423), original gum never hinged, attractive centering, rich color. Very Fine, pristine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: with 2007, 2016 P.F. certificates and 2023 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 358 |
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1914, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, perf. 12 x 10 (423A), original gum, quite well centered for this issue, rich color. "Quincy Illinois" pre-cancel. Diagonal crease lower left, invisible to unaided eye. Choice Very Fine appearance.
Scott $5,000
Expertization: with clear 1971 A.P.S. certificate and 2023 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 359 |
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1914, 7¢ black, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (430), original gum, flawless centering within wide beautifully balanced margins, intense shade. Extremely Fine, choice jumbo, only two others hinged and one never hinged at this grade, none graded higher. SMQ $600.
Scott $85
Expertization: with 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J.
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Lot 360 |
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1914, 8¢ pale olive green, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (431), original gum never hinged, choice centering, brilliant color, exceptionally fresh. A Superb gem. SSV $1,700 (SMQ $1,750).
Scott $100
Expertization: with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98.
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Lot 361 |
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1914, 10¢ orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (433), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, rich glowing color. Extremely Fine, a choice gem that should deserve a higher grade. SSV $750 (SMQ $750).
Scott $95
Expertization: with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95.
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Lot 362 |
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1915, 11¢ dark green, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (434), original gum never hinged, impeccable centering, post office fresh with vivid color. Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp. SMQ $425.
Scott $75
Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 363 |
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1914, 20¢ ultramarine, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (438), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, bright color and paper, tiny natural inclusion, not mentioned in certificate. Extremely Fine.
Scott $450
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 364 |
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1915, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf. 10 (440), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, reperfed at right not mentioned in previous cert, bright fresh color. Superb appearance.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: with 1997 (clear), 2023 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 365 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (444), guide line pair. Original gum lightly hinged, incredible centering, absolutely perfectly balanced large margins, beautiful rich color. Superb, sheer perfection, only one other hinged also at this grade and none higher. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $300
Expertization: with 2008, 2013 P.S.E. certificates, both graded Gem 100.
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Lot 366 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (445), guide line pair. Original gum never hinged, nicely centered, wide and balanced top and bottom margins, exceedingly fresh with rich color. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,600
Expertization: with 1986, 1988, 2004 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 367 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (445), original gum never hinged, light Scott # in pencil on reverse, essentially perfectly centered, bright shade. Extremely Fine, only seven graded higher with no 100s. SMQ $1,850.
Scott $500
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 368 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (445), pair. Original gum lightly hinged, flawlessly centered within wide margins, rich color, bright and fresh. Extremely Fine, only two at this grade, both hinged, and only two higher, both hinged. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $500
Expertization: with 1999, 2005 P.F. certificates and 2006 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded SUP 98.
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Lot 369 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (445), guide line pair. Original gum lightly hinged, flawless centering within choice balanced margins, stunning color on bright paper. Extremely Fine. SSV $2,250 (SMQ $2,500).
Scott $1,200
A SIMPLY STUNNING 3¢ 1914 GUIDE LINE PAIR.
Expertization: with 2023 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 370 |
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1914, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (445), guide line pair. Original gum, beautifully centered within wide balanced marigin, fresh rich color. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,650 (SMQ $1,650).
Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 371 |
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1914, 4¢ brown, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (446), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, large margins, bright color. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,400 (SMQ $1,150).
Scott $280
Expertization: with 2001 (for strip), 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 372 |
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1914, 4¢ brown, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (446), pair. Original gum lightly hinged, choice centering, rich color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $875.
Scott $300
Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 373 |
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1914, 4¢ brown, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (446), guide line pair. Original gum never hinged, quite well centered, rich color, bright and fresh. Extremely Fine. SSV $1,900 (SMQ $2,100).
Scott $1,550
Expertization: with 1994, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 374 |
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1914, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (447), pair. Original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, bright rich color. Superb, a gem mint pair, only one other at this grade and only two higher. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $220
Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 375 |
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1914, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (447), guide line pair. Original gum never hinged, precise centering, deep rich color. Fresh Extremely Fine, beautiful line pair.
Scott $525
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate "genuine" implying "never hinged".
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Lot 376 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (449), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, balanced margins, bright and fresh, characteristic shade. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $5,500
A CHOICE MINT SINGLE OF THE 1915 2¢ VERTICAL COIL TYPE I.
Expertization: with photocopy of 1973 for line strip of four, 2005 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 377 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (449), pair. Original gum top stamp never hinged bottom lightly hinged, nicely centered within wide balanced side margins, brilliant color. F.-V.F.
Scott $8,000 as singles
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND LOVELY PAIR OF THE RARE 1915 2¢ VERTICAL COIL TYPE I.
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Lot 378 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (449), excellent centering, fresh color and paper. Light cancel. Extremely Fine. SMQ $950.
Scott $650
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 379 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (449), well centered, bright and fresh. Light wavy line cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $650
Expertization: with 1990 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 380 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (449), quite well centered for this. Neat wavy line cancel. Fresh Very Fine. SMQ $600.
Scott $650
Expertization: with P.S.E. encapsulated graded VF 80.
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Lot 381 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (449), well centered. Characteristic wavy line cancel, rich color. F.-V.F.
Scott $650
Expertization: with 1992 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 382 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (453), original gum never hinged, precise centering, pretty darker shade. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $300
Expertization: with 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 383 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (453), pair. Original gum never hinged, crisp, deep color, bright and fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: with 1990 P.F. certificate "genuine" implying "never hinged".
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Lot 384 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (453), joint line pair. Original gum never hinged, nicely centered, bright and fresh color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,450
Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 385 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type II, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (454), original gum never hinged, impeccable centering, lovely fresh color. Superb, the highest graded single and the only one at this lofty grade. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $160
Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate and 2013 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded Gem 100.
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Lot 386 |
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1915, 2¢ red, type II, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (454), joint line pair. Original gum never hinged, well centered. Fresh Very Fine. SMQ $850.
Scott $850
Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 387 |
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1916, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (456), pair. Original gum, choice centering, bright color. Fresh Extremely Fine. SMQ $775.
Scott $575
Expertization: with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 388 |
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1916, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (456), joint line pair. Original gum very lightly hinged, excellent centering, rich color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate and 2011 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 389 |
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1914, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, imperf horizontal coil (459), joint line pair. Original gum never hinged with the usual crease (see Scott 459 footnote), beautifully balanced margins, deep color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200 with the crease
Expertization: with 2005 P.F. certificate.
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