United States Stamps continued...

1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
761	u	507	#507, 7c Black, wonderfully well centered amid large margins, rich color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $640.00). (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
762	u	507	#507, 7c Black, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong color and impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2003 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $640.00). (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
763	u	507	#507, 7c Black, premium mint single, with outstanding centering amid large margins, fresh color and paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1997 and 2005 PSE certificates (latter graded XF 90; SMQ $190.00). (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
764	PB	507	#507, 7c Black, fresh top margin plate no. 13279 block of six, unusually well centered, strong color with detailed impression, crisp and intact, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	$450.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
765	u	509	#509, 9c Salmon red, an exceedingly well centered mint single amid lavish margins, brilliantly rich color and a well incised impression on clean white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and exceedingly choice; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $340.00). (Image)	$30.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
766	u	511	#511, 11c Light green, wonderfully well centered within exceedingly large margins, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $240.00 for 95 and $650.00). (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
767	u	511	#511, 11c Light green, excellent centering within balanced margins, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $240.00). (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
768	u	511	#511, 11c Light green, excellent centering within exceptionally large margins, strong rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $240.00). (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
769	u	512	#512, 12c Claret brown, a magnificent mint single that features absolutely perfectly balanced margins all around, eye-arresting intense color and an outstanding impression on crisp paper, full and intact perforations all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the most demanding collector; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $650.00 for 98, the highest grade they price); one of only two examples to receive the coveted Gem 100 grade, the highest awarded to this stamp. (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
770	u	512a	#512a, 12c Brown carmine, gorgeous mint example, featuring incredible color in the distinctive Brown carmine shade, extravagantly wide and perfectly balanced margins all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 as 95 and $700.00 as 98); the sole example to have been given this impressive designation with only one higher. (Image)	$22.50 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
771	u	513	#513, 13c Apple green, exceptionally well centered and margined, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $290.00). (Image)	$25.00 SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
772	u	514	#514, 15c Gray, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $240.00). (Image)	$85.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
773	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, a magnificent quality mint example, being flawlessly centered amid uncommonly large margins, wonderfully fresh color on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a truly superb stamp; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00); one of only two to receive this grade, with just one grading higher (98J). (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
774	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, an outstanding mint single, featuring impeccable centering within extravagantly large margins, but just as impressive is the stamp's color, which is an especially dark and rich shade on clean white paper, highly detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp for the collector who appreciates truly gem examples; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $980.00). (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
775	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, outstanding centering within unusually large margins, rich color on bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, a superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00). (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
776	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, "post office" fresh mint single, exceptionally well centered, rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $295.00). (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
777	EDU	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, single along with 5c Blue (#504) tied to a folded sheet being a registered wrapper paying the five times letter rate, stamps tied by light ovals, May 4, 1918 earliest documented usage, posted from Spartansburg, S.C. with registry c.d.s., to Washingtonville, N.Y., fine; 2000 APS certificate; ex-"Alpha". (Image)	Est. 400-500 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
778	u	515 var.	#515 var., 20c Gray blue, exceptionally well centered within wide margins, strong rich color in the elusive Gray blue shade, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $295.00). (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
779	u	516	#516, 30c Orange red, a gorgeous mint single, possessing mathematically precise centering amid large margins, brilliantly intense color, plus prooflike impression on pristine paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and exceedingly choice; a gem for the most fastidious collector; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00); only one example graded higher. (Image)	$85.00 SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
780	u	516	#516, 30c Orange red, a gorgeous mint example, not only is it precisely centered within large balanced margins, but its color is a dazzling intense shade, while its impression is razor sharp on especially bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00); only one stamp grades slightly higher (98J). (Image)	$85.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction