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The Curtis Collection: United States 20th Century and Air Post Issues continued...

1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-342)
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
79 P Image1c-$1.00 1908 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (331P1-342P1). Complete set, on approximately 36 x 38mm cards, bright colors except 6c slightly oxidized, each with minor h.r.

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1908 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE LARGE DIE PROOFS. PERFECT FOR EXHIBITION IN THESE SIZES.

Only approximately four or five complete sets are known. We have not offered another since our 1981 Rarities sale.

Ex Georgetown collection. (Image)

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 $ 15,250.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
80 og Image1c-8c 1908-12 Issues (331-337, 343-347, 383-384, 408-409). Unused singles, 1c-3c of Perf 12 issue Mint N.H., other perforated stamps hinged, majority of the imperfs Mint N.H., Fine-Extremely Fine with several quite nice incl. P.S.E. graded Nos. 331 (XF 90J), 332 (XF-Superb 95J) and 333 (XF 90), total SMQ just for the three Mint N.H. graded stamps $400.00 without regard to the Jumbo appellations (Image)

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 $ 445.65

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
81 ogbl Image1c-10c 1908-09 Issue (331-333, 335, 337, 338). Imprint and plate no. blocks of six, 1c and 2c with star, 2c Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine, also incl. centerline blocks of sixteen of Nos. 343 and 344 (Image)

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 $ 2,616.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
82   Image1c-$1.00 1908-12 Issue (331-340, 342, 343-347, 383-384, 408-409). Used singles, Perf 12 double-line watermark issue complete less 50c, all with wide margins and attractive centering, range of handstamp and machine cancels, a couple minor flaws may be found but overall Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a choice group, 1c and 2c perforated P.S.E. graded 95J and 98J (SMQ $175.00 for 98, unpriced in higher grade) (Image)

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 $ 245.70

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
83 bl Image1c-$1.00 1908-09 Issue Used Blocks (331-342, 343-347). Complete set of blocks of four, also incl. few extras such as plate blocks of 2c and 4c imperforate and block of six of 5c imperforate, few small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approximately (Image)

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 $ 2,550.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
84 ogbl Image3c Deep Violet, "China Clay" Experimental Paper (333 var). Bottom imprint and plate no. 4927 block of six, much darker shade of paper which at one time constituted the "China Clay" paper, bottom right stamp slight internal crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate as No. 333a "China Clay", the P.F. will no longer certify this variety so it is offered as is -- although there is an argument between "scientists" over what constitutes China Clay paper, the obvious experimental nature of this rare paper variety has been known for 80+ years -- ex Wampler (where it realized $6,000 as No. 333a) (Image)

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 E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
85 nhbl Image4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H. wide top imprint, plate no. 5138 and star block of six, well-centered, fresh color on bright paper, bottom right stamp slight gum bend, fresh and Very Fine (Image)

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 $ 725.00

SOLD for $850.00
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86 nhbl Image4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H. top imprint, star and plate no. 5217, stamps with wide margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice (Image)

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 $ 725.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
87 ogbl Image6c Red Orange (336). Right imprint and plate no. 4936 block of six with wide selvage, four stamps Mint N.H., top right and center right stamps small h.r., bright color except where slightly oxidized at top, well-balanced margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, ex MLG collection (Image)

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 $ 750.00

SOLD for $500.00
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88 nh Image10c Yellow (338). Mint N.H., spectacular color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine (Image)

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 $ 160.00

SOLD for $325.00
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89 nh Image13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 ogNH) (Image)

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 $ 90.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

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