Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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The Merlin Collection of Superb Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps continued...

1914-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 441-485) continued...

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Lot Description

432

1c Green (462). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, gorgeous color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 1988 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $900.00 as 98), only one example has been graded higher and only two others share this grade (Image)

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16.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

433

4c Orange Brown (465). Mint N.H., choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $650.00) (Image)

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90.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

434

5c Blue (466). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered, bright color, post-office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,100.00) (Image)

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160.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

435

5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H., intact perfs at sides showing portions of both adjoining stamps, brilliant color, superior centering with balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ROSE PERF 10 ERROR.

With 2007 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $5,000.00) (Image)

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850.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

436

6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1916 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,200.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others (Image)

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190.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

437

7c Black (469). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep shade and crisp impression on bright white paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.

With 2000 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,950.00 as 98). This is the only Mint N.H. stamp to achieve this grade with none higher (Image)

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270.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

438

8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., luminous color on post-office fresh paper, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $850.00) (Image)

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125.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

439

9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., vibrant color on post-office fresh paper, exceptionally well-centered with Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 9-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

With 1997 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,500.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and no other examples of Scott 471 in any condition have equaled it (Image)

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125.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

440

10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 10-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.

With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,950.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and has been equaled by no others. The 1916-17 Perf 10 Unwatermarked Issue (Scott 462-480) is difficult to obtain in the higher grades. For the 20 Scott numbers in the series only seven Mint N.H. stamps representing six different numbers have been graded Gem 100 (Image)

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230.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

441

11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, intense color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $600.00 as 95, $2,150.00 as 98) (Image)

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90.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

442

15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 15-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $7,000.00). Only four others have achieved this grade with none higher -- a statistic that has not changed in the last three years (Image)

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400.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction