United States Stamps continued...
1912-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1281 |
 u |
425 |
 #425, 2c Rose red, Ty. I, impeccably centered
amid uncommonly large margins, brilliantly rich color and an excellent
clarity of impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $405.00); among the highest graded stamps, with
just one never hinged example grading a bit higher (98J). (Image) |
$4.75
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1282 |
u |
426 var. |
 #426 var., 3c Deep violet, pink back variety,
exceedingly well centered within extravagantly large margins, strong bright
color in the aniline shade typical of the pink back varieties, sharp
impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE
certificate as the generic #426 (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $365.00 for 95 and
$1,100.00 for 98). (Image) |
$35.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1283 |
 u |
426 |
 #426, 3c Deep violet, outstanding centering
within lavishly large margins, bright fresh color and a crisp impression on
clean white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $65.00 for 95 and $125.00 for 98). (Image) |
$15.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1284 |
u |
427 |
 #427, 4c Brown, a magnificent quality bottom
margin plate no. 7263, featuring exceptionally large and absolutely
perfectly balanced margins all around, gorgeous rich color and a sharp
detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; one of the finest
quality examples we have ever offered in our auctions; 2005 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00); this stunning gem has been
awarded the highest grade in the PSE population report and is the only
example to have been given the lofty Superb 98 designation. (Image) |
$80.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1285 |
u |
427 |
 #427, 4c Brown, exceptionally well centered
within extravagantly large margins, rich color and a strong impression,
o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an especially choice example; 2006 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $880.00 for 95 and $2,300.00 for
98). (Image) |
$80.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1286 |
u |
428 |
 #428, 5c Blue, a remarkable quality mint single,
being absolutely perfectly centered amid large margins, deep luxuriant
color and an intense impression, long intact perforations all around, o.g.,
lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$270.00); this is the only example graded Superb 98 by the PSE, the
highest grade awarded. (Image) |
$35.00
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1287 |
u |
428 |
 #428, 5c Blue, marvelously well centered,
stunning deep prooflike color and impression on brilliantly white paper,
pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an especially desirable example;
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00); this is the highest
grade assigned to a never hinged #428.
(Image) |
$80.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1288 |
u |
429 |
 #429, 6c Red orange, a spectacular mint single,
featuring margins of enormous size and being incredibly well centered
within these vast borders, plus its color is exceedingly bright and fresh,
o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 for 95 and $2,950.00 for
98). (Image) |
$115.00
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1289 |
u |
430 |
 #430, 7c Black, a highly desirable mint single,
extraordinarily well centered amid large margins, deep "jet" black color
and a well incised impression on crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely
fine; a lovely gem; 1997 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image) |
$225.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1290 |
u |
431 |
 #431, 8c Pale olive green, gem mint single,
perfectly centered within large margins, strong rich color and a well
defined impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $280.00).
(Image) |
$37.50
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1291 |
u |
432 |
 #432, 9c Salmon red, an incredibly handsome and
choice mint single, marvelously well centered, brilliantly fresh color and
a sharp impression on pristine white paper, unusually full and intact
perforations all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem;
this is considered the most difficult stamp of the series to find in
premium never hinged condition, confirmed by the fact that this is the
highest graded example in the PSE population report; 2003 PF
certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00);
ex-Gilbert. (Image) |
$115.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1292 |
u |
433 |
 #433, 10c Orange yellow, a gorgeous mint single,
possessing incredibly intense and vibrant color, plus a deeply etched
impression on fresh paper, in addition it sports outstanding centering
within extravagantly large margins, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine
gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 95 and
$2,850.00 for 98); only one stamp grades higher (98).
(Image) |
$115.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1293 |
u |
434 |
 #434, 11c Dark green, an incredibly choice mint
single, possessing not only impeccable centering amid uncommonly large
margins, but it is features a remarkable overall freshness and brilliance
that is rarely seen, with stunning deep prooflike color and impression
wonderfully contrasted by its immaculate white paper, pristine o.g., n.h.,
an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;
SMQ $620.00). (Image) |
$60.00
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1294 |
u |
435 |
 #435, 12c Claret brown, a fabulous quality mint
single, boasting mathematically precise centering amid large margins,
strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; a true gem example; 1984 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00); this is the sole example to
achieve the stellar Superb 98 status, the highest grade awarded by the
PSE. (Image) |
$65.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1295 |
u |
435 |
 #435, 12c Claret brown, extraordinarily well
centered within unusually large margins, deeply rich color and a highly
detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $115.00).
(Image) |
$27.50
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1296 |
u |
435a |
 #435a, 12c Copper red, an exceedingly choice mint
single, being remarkably well centered within wide margins, gorgeous color
that is incredibly deep and rich, particularly intense impression,
immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an eye-appealing gem; 2003 PF
certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $780.00); the
highest grade assigned to this striking and distinctive shade variety by
the PSE; ex-Cohen. (Image) |
$75.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1297 |
u |
437 |
 #437, 15c Gray, perfect centering within
exceptionally large margins, strong rich color and a well defined
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; a superbly centered
stamp; 2003 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $830.00); one of two mint
stamps (both hinged) to receive this grade, the highest in the PSE
population report. (Image) |
$135.00
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1298 |
u |
437 |
 #437, 15c Gray, a most impressive mint single,
extraordinarily well centered within especially wide margins, warm rich
color and a well defined impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2005
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00); this is the highest grade
the PSE has assigned to date for a never hinged #437. (Image) |
$300.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1299 |
u |
438 |
 #438, 20c Ultramarine, a highly select mint
single, being in a condition that is far superior to what is typically seen
on this value, being remarkably well centered within lavishly large
margins, plus its color is exceedingly bright and fresh on clean white
paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g.,
n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1988 and 2004 PF certificates, and a 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,350.00).
(Image) |
$500.00
SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1300 |
u |
438 |
 #438, 20c Ultramarine, excellent centering within
large margins, attractive color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00).
(Image) |
$220.00
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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