1912, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (Scott 412), guide line pair, o.g., very lightly hinged, sensationally centered with bold color and deeply incised lines; paper as fresh as the day it was made, Extremely Fine to Superb, a top-line item, PSE's Population Report lists just one line pair at this grade, with only two higher, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $325.
Scott $120. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

1912, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, horizontal coil (Scott 413), guide line pair, a grand pair with proof-like color and detail, light mostly face-free cancel, and simply breathtaking centering on immaculate paper, Extremely Fine, a condition rarity for sure, a Top of the Pop; PSE's Population Report notes just a single used line pair at this grade, with none higher, with 2020 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $975.
Scott $325. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000