United States Stamps continued...

1916-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
721	u	479	#479, $2.00 Dark blue, a highly desirable mint example that is precisely centered amid uncommonly large margins, plus its color is deep and luxuriant, while its impression is razor sharp on fresh paper, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00). (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
722		479	#479, $2.00 Dark blue, exceedingly well centered within extra-large margins, deep rich color and an intense impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; accompanied by 1982 APS, 1986 PF and 2006 PSE certificates. (Image)	$260.00 SOLD for $290.00 Will close during Public Auction
723	u	480	#480, $5.00 Light green, a gem mint single that is virtually perfectly centered amid remarkable jumbo 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 Jumbo; SMQ $2,050.00 as 95 and $3,350.00 as 98). (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
724	u	480	#480, $5.00 Light green, excellent centering within unusually wide margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $410.00). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
725	u	480	#480, $5.00 Light green, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $900.00). (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
726	PB	483	#483, 3c Violet, Ty. I, full top margin plate no. 8126 block of six, other three margins large and even, deep vibrant color on bright fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome. (Image)	$190.00 SOLD for $95.00 Will close during Public Auction

1916-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
727	u	486	#486, 1c Green coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., superb mint single, flawless centering, deep color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $85.00); this is the highest grade awarded to any #486, and the sole single to receive this grade. (Image)	$1.75 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
728	u	486	#486, 1c Green coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., mint pair, precisely centered, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $165.00); this is the highest grade to date, being one of four pairs to grade Superb 98. (Image)	$4.25 SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
729	u	487	#487, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., pair, radiant rich color and a strong impression, uncommonly well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1981 APS certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $130.00). (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
730	u	487	#487, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair, deep vibrant color, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1992 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $210.00); ex-"Vineyard". (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
731	u	488	#488, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. III, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair, exceptionally well centered, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $290.00). (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
732	u	489	#489, 3c Violet coil, perf. 10 horiz., an especially desirable joint line pair, remarkably well centered within large margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $355.00); this is one of only two line pairs to achieve a grade of 95, the highest awarded to date. (Image)	$70.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
733	O	491	#491, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., scarce used single, deeply rich color and impression, nicely centered, wavy machine cancel, very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
734	u	492	#492, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. III, perf. 10 vert., a superb mint pair, virtually perfect centering within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a sharp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $420.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned to any #492, being one of only three pairs to be so graded. (Image)	$19.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
735	u	492	#492, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. III, perf. 10 vert., gorgeous mint pair, with intense radiant color and a vivid impression, exceedingly well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $210.00). (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
736	u	493	#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., mint single, exceptionally well centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $130.00). (Image)	$30.00 SOLD for $65.00 Will close during Public Auction
737	u	493	#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., highly select mint pair, perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, strong bright color, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $520.00); only one pair grades higher (98J). (Image)	$75.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
738	u	493	#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, uncommonly well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $310.00). (Image)	$230.00 SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
739	EDU	494	#494, 3c Violet coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., single tied by Brooklyn, N.Y. machine slogan cancel to The Charles Williams Stores corner card cover, April 16, 1918 earliest documented usage being quite close to the reported February issuance date, light corner crease to cover affecting the corner of the stamp, otherwise very fine and attractive; 1999 APS certificate; ex-"Alpha". (Image)	Est. 750-1,000 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
740	u	495	#495, 4c Orange brown coil, perf. 10 vert., gem mint pair, excellent centering within large margins, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $205.00). (Image)	$50.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction