United States 1912-1914 Washington-Franklin Issue, SL Watermark
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1037
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Cat No:405
1912, 1¢ green (405), original gum never hinged, flawless centering in true jumbo margins, deep color. Superb, only seven at this grade and none higher. SMQ $500. Scott $15
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98J.
1912, 2¢ carmine (406), original gum never hinged, perfect centering, rich color. A Superb gem. SMQ $425. Scott $15
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. Scott $15 (Image)
Scott $15
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Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1039
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Cat No:411
1912, 2¢ carmine, vertical coil (411), guide line pair, original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, intense shade. Superb, shares this grade with five others and only one higher (98J). SMQ $900. Scott $125
Expertization: with 1985, 1999 P.F. certificates and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded SUP 98. Scott $125 (Image)
Scott $125
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Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1040
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Cat No:413
1912, 2¢ carmine, horizontal coil (413), guide line pair, original gum never hinged, flawless centering within wonderfully large margins (we are surprised this did not receive a "J" rating), prooflike color on the freshest of paper. Superb. SMQ $11,000. Scott $575
THE ULTIMATE QUALITY FOR A COIL LINE PAIR, ESPECIALLY ONE AS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN PREMIUM GRADES AS THE 2¢ 1912 PERF 8½ VERTICALLY. THE HIGHEST GRADED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE AT THIS PRESTIGIOUS GRADE.
Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated Gem 100. Scott $575 (Image)
Scott $575
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Sold...US$ 12,500.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 12500
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1041
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Cat No:414
1912, 8¢ pale olive green (414), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, huge balanced margins, brilliant color. Superb. SMQ $2,250. Scott $90
A SUPERB JUMBO GEM, WITH ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER (100, 100J) AND ONLY THREE OTHERS AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: P.S.E. encapsulated SUP 98J. Scott $90 (Image)
Scott $90
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Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1042
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Cat No:415
1914, 9¢ salmon red (415), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, gorgeous color. Extremely Fine, a very pretty stamp. SMQ $650. Scott $110
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $110 (Image)
Scott $110
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Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1043
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Cat No:416
1912, 10¢ orange yellow (416), original gum never hinged, flawlessly centered within wide margins, vivid color. An Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $825. Scott $90
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. Scott $90 (Image)
Scott $90
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Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1044
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Cat No:417
1914, 12¢ claret brown (417), bottom sheet margin single, original gum never hinged, perfectly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, prooflike color. Superb, unpriced in 100J, SMQ for regular 100 $4,000. Scott $90
A PERFECT STAMP IN EVERY REGARD, THE HIGHEST GRADED 12¢ 1914 ISSUE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE IN THIS SPECTACULAR GRADE.
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate for strip of three and 2008 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded Gem 100J.
1912, 15¢ gray (418), original gum never hinged, perfect centering within unusually large margins, bright color. Extremely Fine, a choice jumbo. SMQ $1,100. Scott $175
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J.
1914, 20¢ ultramarine (419), original gum never hinged, absolutely perfectly centered, prooflike color on bright paper. Superb. SMQ $8,350. Scott $375
A PERFECT GEM, THE HIGHEST GRADED AND THE ONLY ONE AT THIS LOFTY GRADE.
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2013 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded Gem 100. Scott $375 (Image)
Scott $375
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Sold...US$ 13,500.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 13500
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1047
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Cat No:419
1914, 20¢ ultramarine (419), bottom margin single, original gum never hinged, flawlessly centered within positively huge margins, stunning color. Superb, SMQ $5,750. Scott $375
A MAGNIFICENT JUMBO MARGINED 20¢ 1914, THE ONLY EXAMPLE AT THIS GRADE WITH ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER (100).
Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J.
1914, 30¢ orange red (420), original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, brilliant rich color. Superb. SMQ $4,500. Scott $230
A WONDERFUL 30¢ 1914 WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL— ONLY ONE OTHER AT THIS GRADE AND ONLY TWO HIGHER (100).
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98J.
1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark (421), original gum never hinged, flawless centering, unusually large margins, vibrant color. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $4,500. Scott $725
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE ALWAYS DIFFICULT 1914 50¢, BEING ONE OF ONLY TWO AT THIS GRADE AND ONLY FOUR HIGHER, THERE ARE ONLY TWO OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS STAMP WITH THE "J" DESIGNATION IN ANY GRADE.
Expertization: with 1995 P.F. certificate (for block), 2002 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded XF-SUP 95J. Scott $725 (Image)
Scott $725
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Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1050
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Cat No:422
1912, 50¢ violet, D.L. watermark (422), top margin plate no. 5749 single, original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered, vivid color. Extremely Fine, choice plate no. single. SMQ $2,650. Scott $450
A DIFFICULT STAMP TO LOCATE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION, SEVEN OTHERS SHARE THIS GRADE, ONLY ONE IS HIGHER (98).
Expertization: with 2007 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, both graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $450 (Image)
Scott $450
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Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1051
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Cat No:423
1912, $1 violet brown (423), original gum never hinged, precise centering within unusually large margins for the 1912 $1, rich color. Superb. SMQ $17,500. Scott $950
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGH VALUE, BEING THE ONLY ONE IN THIS GRADE AND WITH ONLY ONE GRADED HIGHER (98J).
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. Scott $950 (Image)
Scott $950
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Sold...US$ 22,000.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 22000
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1052
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Cat No:426
1914, 3¢ deep violet (426), original gum never hinged, in the striking "reddish violet" shade, perfectly centered within lavishly large margins. A Superb jumbo, only two others at this grade and only one higher (100J). SMQ $1,400. Scott $75
Expertization: with 1982 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98J (as "reddish violet").
1914, 5¢ blue (428), original gum never hinged, perfect centering, intense color. Choice, Extremely Fine. SMQ $600. Scott $75
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $75 (Image)
Scott $75
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Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1055
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Cat No:429
1914, 6¢ red orange (429), original gum never hinged, flawless centering, rich color. Superb. SMQ $6,000. Scott $105
A GEM 6¢ 1914, THE HIGHEST GRADED AND SHARING THIS GRADE WITH ONLY TWO OTHERS.
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate and 2009 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded Gem 100. Scott $105 (Image)
Scott $105
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Sold...US$ 2,800.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1056
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Cat No:430
1914, 7¢ black (430), bottom margin single, original gum never hinged, choice centering, intense color. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,350. Scott $180
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $180 (Image)
Scott $180
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Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1057
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Cat No:431
1914, 8¢ pale olive green (431), bottom margin single with imprint, original gum never hinged, virtually perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, bright color. Superb. SMQ $2,500. Scott $72
A TRUE JUMBO 8¢ 1914, AND THE HIGHEST GRADED WITH ONLY ONE OTHER AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate for plate number strip and 2008 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98J. Scott $72 (Image)
Scott $72
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Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1058
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Cat No:432
1914, 9¢ salmon red (432), original gum never hinged, excellent centering, vivid color. Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $750. Scott $95
Expertization: with 2003 P.F. certificate and 2005, 2007 P.S.E. certificates, last two graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $95 (Image)
Scott $95
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Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1059
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Cat No:433
1914, 10¢ orange yellow (433), original gum never hinged, absolutely perfectly centered within wide perfectly balanced margins, incredible rich color. Superb, unpriced in 100J, SMQ for regular 100, $5,800. Scott $95
THE EPITOME OF A GEM WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN, PURE PERFECTION, THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE AND THE ONLY ONE AT THIS TOP GRADE WITH ONE OF LITLE'S INIMITABLE POST-ITS "THE FIRST 100J 433 HIGHEST GRADE". IT IS STILL THE ONLY!
Expertization: with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100J.
1914, 10¢ orange yellow (433), original gum never hinged, wonderfully well centered, vibrant rich color. Superb. SMQ $2,450. A stunning 10¢ 1914, with only 2 graded higher (100, 100J). Scott $95
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. Scott $95 (Image)
Scott $95
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Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Sep-24-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 356
Lot No:1061
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Cat No:434
1915, 11¢ dark green (434), original gum never hinged, choice centering, gorgeous color. Superb, only four higher (three 98J, one 100). SMQ $1,100. Scott $50
Expertization: with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded SUP 98. Scott $50 (Image)