1914, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, perf 12 x 10 (Scott 423A), o.g., hinged, with magnificently deep, rich color, clean impression and pristine paper that is completely sound; centered to top as most, with perforations just into the design as Scott values this issue, Fine, only 21 unused examples are recorded, with 1980 P.F. certificate as #424a.
Scott $12,500. (Image)

Estimate $8,000-12,000

1914, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, perf 12 x 10 (Scott 423C), a sensational example not just for its strong color and light cancel, but for the fact that it is completely fresh and sound, per the three accompanying certificates, Fine to Very Fine, one of just 25 examples recorded, all used, last sold at the Seigel Hoffman sale in 2008 for $34,500, with 1976 and 2001 P.F. certificates (as #428a), plus 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $16,000 for Fine-Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $15,000-20,000

1914, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, perf 10 x 12 (Scott 423D), sharply printed in robust color; paper fresh with split "Dayton/Ohio" precancel; reperforated at bottom; with diagonal, vertical and corner creases, Fine to Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott $8,000. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000