United States Stamps continued...
1916-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1321 |
 u |
472 |
 #472, 10c Orange yellow, extraordinarily well
centered within large balanced margins, absolutely radiant color, pristine
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gorgeous gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95; SMQ $2,100.00). (Image) |
$250.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1322 |
u |
473 |
 #473, 11c Dark green, an incredible quality mint
single that is one of the finest and freshest #473's we have ever offered,
featuring an overall brilliance and crispness very few others can boast,
with much deeper color and impression than usual on pristine white paper,
remarkably well centered within exceptionally large margins, unblemished
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem that would please even the most
demanding condition conscious collector; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98;
SMQ $2,700.00); this is the sole example to have been awarded the coveted
Superb 98 by the PSE, the highest grade to date.
(Image) |
$95.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1323 |
 u |
473 |
 #473, 11c Dark green, excellent centering, deep
vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely
fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00). (Image) |
$45.00
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1324 |
u |
474 |
 #474, 12c Claret brown, beautifully centered
within large balanced margins, lovely rich color and a strong impression on
brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $190.00).
(Image) |
$60.00
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1325 |
u |
476 |
 #476, 20c Light ultramarine, exceptionally well
centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95; SMQ $740.00); ex-Gilbert.
(Image) |
$250.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1326 |
u |
476 |
 #476, 20c Light ultramarine, a highly desirable
mint single, possessing lavishly large margins which are rarely encountered
on this stamp, exceedingly well centered within them, bright fresh color
and paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF
90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 for 90 and $3,800.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$575.00
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1327 |
u |
477 |
 #477, 50c Light violet, an extraordinarily choice
mint single of this scarce stamp, possessing near perfect centering within
large margins, wonderfully rich color and a crisp detailed impression on
bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; gem quality examples
such as this are few and far between; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;
SMQ $2,750.00); this is the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the
PSE. (Image) |
$1,100.00
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1328 |
u |
478 |
 #478, $1.00 Violet black, an impressively
large-margined mint single, possessing lavish margins all around which are
rarely found on this high value (this is one of only two stamps to have
been given a Jumbo designation by the PSE), extraordinary centering as
well, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF
90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 for 90 and $2,050.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$800.00
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1329 |
Ou |
478 |
 #478, $1.00 Violet black, select used single,
exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong rich color and a
sharp impression, relatively light and largely face-free cancel, extremely
fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $195.00). (Image) |
$25.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1330 |
u |
479 |
 #479, $2.00 Dark blue, an outstanding mint
single, marvelously well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant
color and a highly detailed impression on crisp paper, unblemished o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine gem; rarely encountered in this premium never hinged
quality; 2005 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$2,250.00); this is the highest grade assigned to date by the PSE for
any Scott #479.. (Image) |
$550.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1331 |
u |
480 |
 #480, $5.00 Light green, a gem mint single that
is virtually perfectly centered amid especially large margins, wonderfully
fresh color and a crisp detailed impression on bright white paper,
immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; while nice examples of #480 can be
found, very few possess the impressive overall qualities of this stamp;
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00).
(Image) |
$450.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1916-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1332 |
u |
490 |
 #490, 1c Green coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line
pair, incredibly well centered amid large margins, rich bright color and a
strong impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $200.00); this is the highest grade awarded
to any #490, being one of only two line pairs to achieve Superb 98
status. (Image) |
$7.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1333 |
u |
493 |
 #493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert.,
choice centering, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $120.00).
(Image) |
$30.00
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1334 |
u |
497 |
 #497, 10c Orange yellow coil, perf. 10 vert.,
pair, exceedingly well centered and margined, deep intense color and
impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $255.00). (Image) |
$45.00
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1335 |
u |
498 |
 #498, 1c Green, an extraordinary mint single of
this relatively common stamp in anything but common quality, being
flawlessly centered amid exceptionally large margins, rich luxuriant color
and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the
perfectionist; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $210.00). (Image) |
$0.75
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1336 |
u |
499 |
 #499, 2c Rose, Ty. I, a striking jumbo-margined
mint single, with enormous margins all around and being wonderfully well
centered within them, lovely bright color and a clean impression, o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $55.00 for 95 and $210.00 for 98); one of only
three stamps to grade XF-Superb 95J by the PSE, the highest grade
given. (Image) |
$0.75
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1337 |
u |
500 |
 #500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, a gorgeous mint
single, possessing eye-arresting radiant color and a prooflike impression
on brilliantly white paper, remarkably well centered amid lavishly large
margins which are rarely encountered on this stamp, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; an exceedingly choice example; 2004 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $720.00 for 95 and $1,150.00 for 98). (Image) |
$280.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1338 |
u |
501 |
 #501, 3c Light violet, Ty. I, a remarkably choice
mint single, possessing absolutely perfect centering within
uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color and a crisp
impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the
collector of only the finest available stamps; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb
98; SMQ $770.00); the highest grade yet awarded to #501 by the
PSE. (Image) |
$25.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1339 |
u |
502 |
 #502, 3c Dark violet, Ty. II, deep luxuriant
color and an especially intense impression on immaculate white paper,
outstanding centering as well, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice;
2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $345.00).
(Image) |
$32.50
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1340 |
u |
503 |
 #503, 4c Brown, an incredible jumbo-margined mint
single, featuring the most immense margins imaginable and being perfectly
set amid these lavish borders, plus this stamp's color is incredibly
intense and rich, with a prooflike impression on brilliantly white paper,
pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem for the collector
assembling the finest set possible of the 1917-19 Washington-Franklins;
1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98J; SMQ $700.00 as
98); the highest grade awarded to this value by the PSE, being one of
only three to have been given this impressive grade;
ex-Killien. (Image) |
$22.50
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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