United States Stamps continued...

1914-1916 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
561	Ou	446	#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., exceptional quality used single, marvelously well centered and margined, deep rich color on fresh paper, extremely fine; certainly not an easy stamp to find in this impressive used condition; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $670.00); not only is this the highest grade the PSE has awarded to a used #446, it is the only example to reach the grade of 95. (Image)	$140.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
562	u	447	#447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., an incredible mint pair that is the epitome of perfection, featuring mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, spectacular deep intense color and an impression that would rival any proof, immaculate o.g, n.h., simply superb; 1987 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,700.00 for 98, the highest grade they price); this is the only #447 pair to receive the coveted Gem 100 designation from the PSE. (Image)	$240.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
563		447	#447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, uncommonly well centered within large margins, deeply rich color and a well incised impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
564	/	453	#453, 2c Carmine rose rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., mint pair, well centered, particularly the right stamp, bright and fresh, o.g., left stamp n.h., right stamp l.h., very fine-extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
565		453	#453, 2c Carmine rose rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, with a portion of the adjoining stamp at left to "balance" the margins, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,550.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
566		454	#454, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, attractively centered, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1992 PF certificate for the line strip of four from which this came. (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
567	u	456	#456, 3c Violet rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., select quality mint pair, exceptionally well centered, uncommonly bright and fresh, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,350.00). (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
568		459	#459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, pair, brilliant color, large margins all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$725.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
569		459	#459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, joint line strip of four, without the usual crease between the two middle stamps, deep vibrant color, large margins all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceedingly choice example of this rare line strip; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,900.00 SOLD for $3,125.00 Will close during Public Auction
570	u	461	#461, 2c Pale carmine red, a lovely mint example of this elusive stamp, being marvelously well centered amid exceptionally large margins, plus its color is incredibly bright and fresh, with a crisp impression as well, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1992 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp, and a 2008 PSE certificate for the single (XF 90; SMQ $920.00). (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction

1916-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
571	u	471	#471, 9c Salmon red, precisely centered within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $495.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has given to any example of this stamp. (Image)	$60.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
572		477	#477, 50c Light violet, well centered within large margins, bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
573		478	#478, $1.00 Violet black, nicely centered and margined, strong rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., l.h., very fine; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
574	u	480	#480, $5.00 Light green, exceptionally well centered within wide margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $640.00). (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
575		480	#480, $5.00 Light green, top margin plate no. 8016 single, well centered within large margins, rich color and a detailed impression, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction

1916-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
576	u	487	#487, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., mint pair, exceptionally well centered within large margins, deep vibrant color and a highly detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $270.00). (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
577	u	492	#492, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. III, perf. 10 vert., gem mint single, perfectly centered, deep intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $245.00); one of only two to receive this impressive grade, the highest the PSE has awarded this stamp. (Image)	$19.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
578	u	497	#497, 10c Orange yellow coil, perf. 10 vert., a remarkable mint pair, featuring lavishly large margins all around which are almost never encountered on this rotary coil, flawlessly centered as well, gorgeous color and an intense impression, o.g., n.h., superb; while a couple higher graded examples exist (Gem 100), this is the only #497 of any grade to be given a Jumbo designation; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $570.00 for 98). (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction

1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
579		500	#500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, top sheet-margin single, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
580	u	503	#503, 4c Brown, an outstanding mint example that is precisely centered within exceptionally large margins, lovely rich color and a clean impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $870.00). (Image)	$22.50 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction