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UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY continued...

1912-1914 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

261

417

#417, 12c Claret brown, outstanding centering within extravagantly large margins, intensely rich color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 2000 PF certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the single. (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

262

418

#418, 15c Gray, an exceedingly choice mint single, featuring impeccable centering within uncharacteristically large margins, lovely fresh color which is far more intense than usual, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 1999 PF and 2006 PSE certificates. (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

263

418

#418, 15c Gray, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 OGh; SMQ $175.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

264

419

#419, 20c Ultramarine, an exciting mint example that boasts magnificent physical qualities that are seldom associated with this, including being flawlessly centered within lavishly large margins, but just as impressive is this stamp's radiant color and deeply incised impression on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the collector seeking a truly extraordinary example; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00); only four stamps grade higher. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

265

421

#421, 50c Violet, single line watermark, a mint single that has few rivals, being in a remarkable "post office" fresh state, with gorgeous rich color and a deeply incised impression on bright paper, flawlessly centered as well within extraordinarily large margins, uncommonly even and intact perforations surround the whole, o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; #421's in this exciting quality are truly rare; 1997and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,150.00). (Image)

$850.00

SOLD for $3,125.00
Will close during Public Auction

266

422

#422, 50c Violet, double line watermark, exceptionally well centered within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate. (Image)

$525.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1913-1915 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

267

425

#425, 2c Rose red, Ty. I, a fabulous used example of this common stamp in anything but common quality, absolutely perfect centering amid uncommonly large margins, rich vibrant color and a crisp detailed impression, light cancel, superb; 2012 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $200.00 for 98); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned this stamp, being one of just two to reach this pinnacle grade. (Image)

$1.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

268

427

#427, 4c Brown, a gem mint single that is magnificently well centered amid lavishly large margins, lovely rich color and impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine and particularly handsome stamp; 1979 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00). (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

269

429

#429, 6c Red orange, superlative right sheet-margin single in the finest attainable quality, featuring mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins all around, bright color, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; a fabulous gem for the finest collection; 1986 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,400.00 for 98); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned to any #429, being one of only two to reach the pinnacle grade of Gem 100; ex-Welling. (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

270

433

#433, 10c Orange yellow, pristine mint single, featuring brilliantly vivid color and a striking prooflike impression on immaculate white paper, plus it is extraordinarily well centered within exceptionally large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00). (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

271

435a

#435a, 12c Copper red, an eye-arresting mint single, with color and impression so deep and intense that the PSE mistakenly listed it as the Claret brown shade, plus it is incredibly well centered within extravagantly large margins, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a particularly select example; 1989 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (as #435, graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $480.00 for #435, $670.00 for #435a); ex-Gilbert. (Image)

$72.50

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

272

440

#440, 50c Violet, handsome mint single, especially well centered amid balanced margins, bright fresh color on crisp white paper, o.g., faintest trace of a hinge mark, extremely fine. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

273

446

#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., an especially desirable mint single, being impeccably well centered within much larger margins than usually found on this coil stamp, rich fresh color and a well incised impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95XQ; SSV $1,150.00 for 95 and $2,250.00 for 98). (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

274

460

#460, $1.00 Violet black, top margin plate no. 5782 single, strong color, o.g., h.r. in selvage, stamp with barest trace of hinging, very fine; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

$725.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1916-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

275

462

#462, 1c Green, a spectacular quality mint single of this relatively common stamp, being incredibly well centered amid especially large margins all around, lovely color that is especially rich and bright, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every respect; 2000 PF and PSE certificates, and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00 for 98); one of just three to grade 98J, with only one stamp grading higher; ex-"Scarsdale". (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

276

466/472

#466, 471, 472, 5c, 9c and 10c 1916 Washington-Franklins, well centered, bright colors, o.g., first two n.h., 10c l.h., very fine-extremely fine; 9c accompanied by a photocopy of a 1982 PF certificate for a block of four from which it came. (Image) (imagea) (imageb)

$385.00

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

277

466

#466, 5c Blue, a highly desirable mint single that is exceedingly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, intensely rich color on clean paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1986 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

278

468

#468, 6c Red orange, a brilliantly fresh and choice mint example, featuring dazzling bright color and a razor-sharp impression on clean white paper, exceptionally well centered as well, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate. (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

279

468

#468, 6c Red orange, exceedingly well centered within particularly large margins, bright color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2012 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo OGph; SMQ $140.00 for 90 and $250.00 for 95). (Image)

$85.00

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

280

469

#469, 7c Black, nicely centered within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1980 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)

$270.00

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction