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United States Stamps continued...

1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

441

381

#381, 10c Yellow, exceedingly well centered within large margins, bright fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2007 PF certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

442

382

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, a highly select mint example, featuring several outstanding and uncharacteristic qualities, not the least of which is its near perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, equally impressive is this stamp's incredible overall brilliance that is so often lacking on this value, with strong color and impression on amazingly bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp in this gem never hinged condition; 1998 PF certificate (top sheet selvage subsequently removed). (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

443

382

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, impeccably well centered within larger margins than usually encountered, rich bright color and a well incised impression on pristine white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,300.00); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to any example of this stamp. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

444

386

#386, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 horiz., a highly desirable guide line pair of this scarce coil, uncharacteristically well centered within wide margins, strong vibrant color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,400.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

445

EDU

386

#386, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 horiz., attractive appearing single that is well centered with bright color, tied to cover to Cambridge, N.Y. by neat Pittsfield, Mass. machine flag cancel, dated December 9, 1910, the earliest documented usage, backstamped the same day; edge tears in opening barely affecting the stamp but not affecting this cover's very fine appearance; a very early date for any of the single line watermarked stamps; 2001 APS certificate; ex-Hart, "Alpha". (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

446

389

#389, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, "Orangeburg Coil", perf. 12 vert., used, a rather attractive appearing example, strong color in the characteristic genuine shade, better centering than often found, large area of thinning, which is not uncommon on this rare stamp that was issued specifically for use by the Bell Pharmaceutical Co. to mail their samples to doctors, very fine appearance for this 20th century coil rarity; 2009 PF certificate. (Image)

$11,000.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

447

EDU

389

#389, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, "Orangeburg Coil", perf. 12 vert., an especially fresh and bright example of this major coil rarity, exhibiting the deep violet color that is typical of the genuine stamps, tied to an unusually clean bluish green cover of Bell & Company Incorporated Manufacturing Chemists of Orangeburg, New York, March 8, 1911 earliest documented usage, featuring a fully printed "Orangeburg, N.Y./Mar 8 1911" machine cancel, posted to Berwyn, Pa. and backstamped there, the stamp after lifting for examination was found to have small paper flaws and wrinkles as nearly all examples have due to the bulky nature of the pharmaceutical enclosures, still a very fine and exceedingly attractive cover. The Orangeburg coil was specifically issued by the Post Office Department for the use of the Bell Pharmaceutical Co. to mail their samples of antacid to doctors around the country. Apparently no collectors were aware of the issue because of its commercial use by this one firm. The samples were actually quite bulky and the stamp paid the triple domestic fourth class (samples of merchandise) rate. Cancels also show that they were run through the first class canceling machine. Both of these factors explain why nearly all of the few known covers are wrinkled and soiled, a condition that usually affects the stamps as well. Furthermore, because of all of these circumstances, very few covers or even stamps from this bulk mailing were saved as such items were routinely thrown away, making for one of the rarest coils issues in United States philately.The cover offered here stands out among the very small population of only about fifteen covers. Not only is it the earliest documented usage, it is also one of the most attractive of the covers, retaining its blue green color and lacking the usual soiling and strong wrinkles that are found on others, plus the stamp is bright and attractive. A great cover rarity. Signed by Ward and accompanied by a clear 1998 PF certificate; ex-Ward, Southgate and "Alpha". (Image)

$27,500.00+

SOLD for $16,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

448

390

#390, 1c Green coil, perf. 8½ horiz., a spectacular mint single, featuring the most immense margins imaginable on a genuine coil, and being flawlessly centered within these incredible borders, deep intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., superb; 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $80.00 for a normal 98). (Image)

$11.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

449

393

#393, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8½ vert., gem mint single that is impeccably well centered within exceptionally large margins, radiant color and a vivid impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00); only one stamp grades higher (98). (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

450

394

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8½ vert., superb mint single that possesses large and perfectly balanced margins all around, rich color and a deep impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (Gem 100 OGh; SMQ $230.00 for a 98); the highest grade the PSE has given this stamp, being only of only two to receive this exalted grade. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

451

394

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8½ vert., guide line pair, nicely centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)

$925.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

452

395

#395, 4c Brown coil, perf. 8½ vert., scarce guide line pair, attractively centered, rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

453

396

#396, 5c Blue coil, perf. 8½ vert., guide line pair, well centered, deep color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)

$975.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1913-1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

454

397

#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, a visually striking mint single, being perfectly centered within remarkably large margins all around, plus its color is especially rich and bright, while the impression is quite detailed, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the finest collection; 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $620.00 for 98) (Image)

$42.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

455

397

#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, precisely centered within wide margins, remarkably deep color and a prooflike impression, light boxed cancel, an extremely fine used gem; 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $270.00). (Image)

$2.00

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

456

400A

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, particularly well centered amid large margins, strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

457

400A

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, gorgeous used single, impeccably well centered within very large margins, dazzling intense color and impression, neatly struck c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine and uncommonly choice; 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $200.00). (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

458

403

#403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, exceedingly well centered and margined, lovely rich color on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PF certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

459

404

#404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, beautifully centered within lavishly large margins, attractive color, disturbed o.g., extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo DOG; SMQ for $1,1500.00 for OGph 95 and $2,150.00 for OGph 98). (Image)

$850.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1912-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

460

415

#415, 9c Salmon red, excellent centering, especially bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)

$130.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction