The Hanover Collection, Part 2: 20th Century and Back of Book Issues continued...

**1912-23 Issues (Scott 482A-518b) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1644°		5c Rose, Error (505). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 11 5-CENT ERROR OF COLOR, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. During the production of the normal 2c plate No. 7942, three positions were noted to be defective. The plate was sent back to the siderographer, who burnished out the three positions and mistakenly re-entered them using a transfer roll for the 5c stamp. The error passed unnoticed and the sheets were issued to the public as Perf 10, Imperforate and Perf 11 (Scott 467, 485 and 505). With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). Only two have graded higher (at 100) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 625.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1645°		7c Black (507). Mint N.H., bright shade, remarkably detailed impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,650.00), only one has graded higher (at 100) and this is the only example to achieve this grade, this is the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 60.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1646°		9c Salmon Red (509). Mint N.H., vibrant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 27.50 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1647°		11c Light Green (511). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, intense color and impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00), only four have graded higher (all at 100) and only four others share this grade, this is the first time we have offered this desirable grade in one of our auctions (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 18.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1648°		12c Claret Brown (512). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00), only two have graded higher (at 100) and only one other shares this grade, this is the first example graded above 98 we have offered in one of our auctions (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 18.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1649°		12c Brown Carmine (512a). Mint N.H., radiant color, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 20.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1650°		13c Apple Green (513). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,350.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 22.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1651°		15c Gray (514). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 80.00 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1652°		20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 20-CENT PERF 11 FRANKLIN, SCOTT 515. THIS IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $3,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and no others share it. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 90.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1653°		50c Red Violet (517). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 50-CENT PERF 11 ISSUE, SCOTT 517, WHICH IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $3,250.00). Only one has graded higher and three others share this prestigious grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 115.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1654°		$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp with great eye appeal, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 95.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction

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