United States Stamps continued...
1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1341 |
 u |
504 |
 #504, 5c Blue, marvelously well centered within
margins that are considerably larger than typically encountered, beautiful
rich color and a vivid impression on especially bright paper, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; an impressive large-margined gem; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 for 95 and $650.00 for 98); this is the
highest grade assigned to a never hinged #504.
(Image) |
$20.00
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1342 |
u |
505 |
 #505, 5c Rose error, an especially desirable mint
single of this scarce and popular error, being incredibly well centered
within uncharacteristically large margins, wonderfully bright color and a
strong impression, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; rarely
encountered in such choice quality; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$3,950.00). (Image) |
$700.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1343 |
u |
506 |
 #506, 6c Red orange, eye-catching jumbo-margined
mint single, featuring enormously large margins all around and being
marvelously well centered within them, brilliantly fresh color, immaculate
o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95
Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 95 and $840.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$27.50
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1344 |
u |
507 |
 #507, 7c Black, a fabulous quality mint example
of this more challenging value, featuring incredibly intense "jet" black
color and a stunning prooflike impression that is beautifully contrasted by
its immaculate white paper, exceedingly large and perfectly balanced
margins all around, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem with outstanding eye
appeal; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 for 95 and
$1,700.00 for 98). (Image) |
$65.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1345 |
u |
508 |
 #508, 8c Olive bister, an incredible
jumbo-margined mint single, featuring truly immense margins and being
especially well centered within these vast borders, strong rich color and
an excellent clarity of impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a
most impressive large-margined gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95
Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 95 and $840.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$27.50
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1346 |
u |
509 |
 #509, 9c Salmon red, flawlessly centered within
very large margins, gorgeous vibrant color and a strong detailed impression
on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem for the
perfectionist; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $890.00); only one
stamp grades higher (the ex-Killien 98J).
(Image) |
$30.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1347 |
 u |
510 |
 #510, 10c Orange yellow, a spectacular
jumbo-margined mint single, possessing gigantic margins all around and
being incredibly well centered within them, dazzling color that is
especially bright and intense, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of
the largest margined stamps from the Washington-Franklin perf. 11 series we
have encountered; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $115.00 for
98); one of only two mint stamps (both hinged) to receive this
impressive grade, the highest awarded.
(Image) |
$17.50
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1348 |
u |
510 |
 #510, 10c Orange yellow, extraordinarily well
centered within large and wonderfully balance margins, brilliantly rich
color and a strong impression on clean white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely
fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $390.00). (Image) |
$40.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1349 |
u |
511 |
 #511, 11c Light green, a stunning mint single,
being absolutely flawlessly centered amid lavishly large margins,
sumptuously rich color and an especially crisp impression on brilliantly
fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking large-margined
gem for the finest collection; 2002 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE
certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $650.00 for 98); the highest grade
awarded to a Scott #511, and the sole example to have been given this
coveted grade; ex-Cohen.
(Image) |
$20.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1350 |
u |
512 |
 #512, 12c Claret brown, exceedingly well
centered, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $220.00). (Image) |
$20.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1351 |
u |
512a |
 #512a, 12c Brown carmine, excellent centering
within extravagantly large margins, gorgeous prooflike color and
impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 90 and $240.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$22.50
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1352 |
u |
513 |
 #513, 13c Apple green, outstanding centering
within considerably larger margins than normally found, exceptionally
bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 for 95 and $770.00 for 98). (Image) |
$25.00
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1353 |
u |
515 |
 #515, 20c Light ultramarine, perfectly centered
within particularly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate
(Superb 98; SMQ $210.00); the highest grade to date, being one of only
two mint stamps (both hinged) to achieve Superb 98 status. (Image) |
$45.00
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1354 |
u |
515 |
 #515, 20c Light ultramarine, a striking mint
single that features margins of enormous size and being marvelously well
centered within these oversized borders, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; an incredibly large-margined gem; 2004 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $890.00 for 95 and $2,300.00 for 98); the highest
grade awarded to a never hinged example of this stamp. (Image) |
$95.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1355 |
u |
516 |
 #516, 30c Orange red, gorgeous color that is
especially deep and vibrant, sharp detailed impression on bright white
paper, extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large margins,
flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2001 PF certificate and a 2004
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $740.00).
(Image) |
$85.00
SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1356 |
u |
517 |
 #517, 50c Red violet, a superlative mint example,
possessing a marvelous overall mint "bloom", with strikingly intense color
and impression which are wonderfully contrasted by its bright white paper,
exceptionally large and perfectly balanced margins all around, immaculate
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1991 and
2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$2,600.00). (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1357 |
u |
517 |
 #517, 50c Red violet, especially well centered
within lavishly large margins, bright color and a clean impression on fresh
paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 95 and $2,600.00 for 98). (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1358 |
u |
518 |
 #518, $1.00 Violet brown, mathematically precise
centering within large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$250.00). (Image) |
$50.00
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1359 |
u |
518 |
 #518, $1.00 Violet brown, a highly desirable mint
single that is exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep
luxuriant color and a stunning prooflike impression on crisp paper,
unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptionally choice example;
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $920.00).
(Image) |
$120.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1360 |
u |
519 |
 #519, 2c Carmine, a sensational mint example of
this very scarce and often faked stamp, being in the finest quality
available, absolutely perfectly centered within much larger margins than
normally found, intensely rich color in the shade characteristic only to
genuine copies, deeply etched impression as well, flawless o.g., n.h., a
superb gem; an incredibly rare stamp in this stellar condition; 2004 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,100.00); this is the highest grade given
to this stamp, being one of only three to receive this impressive
grade; ex-Beckley. (Image) |
$900.00
SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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