Sale No: 755
Lot No:1558
Symbol:Cat No:405

1912, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 405), full wide top margin plate number 7142 block of 6, o.g., never hinged, an outstanding plate with deep color, proof-like impression; paper fresh with sound perforations and superior centering, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90.
Scott $170
Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)

Scott $170
Suggested Bid $600-800

1912, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, perf 12, double impression (Scott 405c), showing clear doubling of the entire design, neat wavy-line machine cancel, intense bold rich color on bright paper; small insignificant thin spot, Very Fine in every respect, a tremendous addition to any exhibition caliber collection, and the only certified example of the 1912 1¢ perf 12, mint or used that we could find a record of, ex Natalee Grace sale where it realized $5750 in 2012, with 2021 PSE certificate,

This stamp issue sets the first time Washington's portrait was used on a 1¢ stamp, breaking a 60-year-long history of putting Franklin's portrait on the 1¢ stamp.
Scott $5,500
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $5,500
Suggested Bid $3,000

Sale No: 755
Lot No:1560
Symbol:Cat No:406

1912, 2¢ carmine, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 406), block of 15 with plate number, vertical perforations shifted to left, o.g., never hinged; vertical gum skip along right stamps, perforation separation between right stamps at bottom, Fine to Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300