Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale

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U.S. Stamps: Regular Issue Plate Blocks continued...

1912-1916 Washington-Franklin Issues continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1541

421

1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark (Scott 421), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, tantalizing rich color; a very attractive example of this rarely offered plate block; few examples in the desirable top plate position are available to collectors; selvage reduced at top; position 4 with a small diagonal scratch below the numeral "50" at bottom right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $10,000.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1542

422

1912, 50¢ violet, D.L. watermark (Scott 422), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, premium example of this notoriously difficult plate block; with gleaming bright color and choice centering, Fine to Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,750.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1543

423

1912, $1 violet brown (Scott 423), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, tremendous example of this plate block; a flawless example with scintillating color; among the few choice and completely sound examples, Fine to Very Fine, only 11 plate blocks are known to exist, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $15,000.
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1544

425

1914, 2¢ rose red (Scott 425), right plate block of 10 with "COIL STAMPS" imprint, o.g., never hinged, marvelous top quality example with sumptuous rich color; quite elusive in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine.
Scott $350.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1545

426 var.

1914, 3¢ deep violet, pink back variety (Scott 426 var.), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, outstanding "pink back" block with tremendous color, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
Scott $130.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1546

426

1914, 3¢ deep violet (Scott 426), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum bend), extremely desirable example with luscious rich color, much more intense than normally found on this issue, Very Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1547

427

1914, 4¢ brown (Scott 427), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh example in a wonderful state of preservation - without a single skip or bend, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $775.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1548

428

1914, 5¢ blue (Scott 428), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, premium quality Post Office fresh plate with astounding rich color, Very Fine.
Scott $650.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1549

428

1914, 5¢ blue (Scott 428), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, good looking multiple with vibrant color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott $650.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1550

431

1914, 8¢ pale olive green (Scott 431), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, brilliant fresh color; a splendid multiple in a wonderful mint state, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $900.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1551

432

1914, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 432), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, fantastic example with ravishing color printed on bleach white paper; with fully unblemished gum with mirror-like impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1552

432

1914, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 432), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, handsome example with warm rich color; no skips or bends, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,150.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)

Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1553

432

1914, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 432), left plate block of 6, o.g., hinged, impressive example of this challenging plate block; wonderful rich color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $725.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1554

433

1914, 10¢ orange yellow (Scott 433), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skip caused by short gumming at bottom), impeccably fresh and choice example of this difficult plate block; a beauty, Fine to Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1555

434

1915, 11¢ dark green (Scott 434), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, pristine mint condition; wonderful color and detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $475.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

1556

434

1915, 11¢ dark green (Scott 434), left plate block of 6, o.g., hinged, marvelous multiple, with gorgeous rich color, Very Fine.
Scott $300.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1557

435

1914, 12¢ claret brown (Scott 435), left plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), breathtaking rich shade; a very handsome multiple, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott $350.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1558

437

1914, 15¢ gray (Scott 437), left plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and choice example of this undervalued plate, Fine.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1559

437

1914, 15¢ gray (Scott 437), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., barest trace of hinge, magnificent top quality example; ravishing rich color of great intensity; scarce when found so choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,125.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1560

437

1914, 15¢ gray (Scott 437), top plate block of 6, o.g., very lightly hinged (upper left stamp with natural gum crease), extremely scarce full wide top plate position; a handsome example of this ridiculously undervalued plate, Fine to Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,125.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction