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Auction 34

U.S. Gem Series Sale

1912-1918 Washington-Franklin Issues (Sc. 405-534A)

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 79		1912, 1¢ Washington, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 405), a magnificent plate number single, almost perfectly centered and with brilliant color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95 plus ungraded 2005 P.F. certificate. SMQ $125. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $110
Lot 80		1914, 9¢ Franklin, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 415), a wonderfully choice gem for the most demanding connoisseur, featuring incredibly precise centering and sparklingly fresh color, flawless o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $120. SMQ $650. Estimate $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 81		1912, 10¢ Franklin, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 416), an exceptionally choice plate block of 6, nicely centered throughout, o.g., never hinged (light gum skips at left), Very Fine. Scott $825. Estimate $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 82		1912, 15¢ Franklin, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 418), huge even margins, an eye-popping gem, disturbed o.g., Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott $80. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $80
Lot 83		/ 1914, 20¢ Franklin, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 419), a beautiful plate block of 6, perfectly centered throughout, o.g., lightly hinged at top (5 stamps never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,400
Lot 84		1912, $1 Franklin, D.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 423), extraordinary centering with Jumbo margins, deep shade and proof-like impression on fresh paper; this deserves to be graded, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $1,000. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,000
Lot 85		1914, 2¢ Washington, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 425), plate block of 6, immaculate and most impressive, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $75. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130
Lot 86		1914, 3¢ Washington, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 426), plate block of 6, nicely centered throughout, a premium plate block, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 87		1914, 15¢ Franklin, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 437), a gem for the perfectionist - the centering is flawless, the margins are large and the color is dazzlingly bright, o.g., never hinged, Superb, very close to "top of the pop" - they don't come much nicer than this! with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ $5,250. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,400
Lot 88		1914, 15¢ Franklin, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 437), plate number single, perfectly centered and outstandingly choice, o.g., very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 2019 P.S.E. certificate for block. Scott $120. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $140
Lot 89		o 1914, 1¢ Washington, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 452), a light cancel and choice centering make this a used gem, Extremely Fine. Estimate $30 - 40. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $30
Lot 90		1916, 5¢ Washington, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 458), a perfectly centered gem, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $28. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $50
Lot 91		1916, 3¢ Washington, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 464), a world class gem that is the epitome of perfection, the highest graded example, o.g., never hinged, Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98. Scott $165. SMQ $3,250. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 92		1917, $5 Marshall, perf 10 (Scott 480), handsome and well centered, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 93		1916, 1¢ Washington, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 481), an eye-popping gem surrounded by parts of 8 other stamps, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 94		1916, 2¢ Washington, type I, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 482), a magnificent gem surrounded by parts of 8 other stamps, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $28
Lot 95		1917, 3¢ Washington, type I, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 483), a wonderfully choice gem surrounded by parts of 8 other stamps, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Scott $24. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 96		1916, 3¢ Washington, type II, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 484), a wonderfully choice top plate block of 6, essentially perfect in every respect and very scarce this nice, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $160. Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 97		1917, 3¢ Washington, type I, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 493), a pair for the perfectionist, gorgeous centering and color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $75. SMQ $125. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 98		1917, 5¢ Washington, rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11 (Scott 505), a gem in fantastically choice condition (and that's no error!), perfectly centered and with dazzlingly bright color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $625. SMQ $2,150. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,400
Lot 99		o 1917, 11¢ Franklin, unwatermarked, perf 11 (Scott 511), a wonderfully choice used gem, with near perfect centering and a fairly light cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $45
Lot 100		1917, 50¢ Franklin, unwatermarked, perf 11 (Scott 517), a superlative gem with essentially perfect centering, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $110. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 101		1917, $1 Franklin, violet brown, unwatermarked, perf 11 (Scott 518), a fantastic gem that is the epitome of perfection, the centering is simply wonderful and the color is bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded Gem 100. SMQ $4,500. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,200
Lot 102		1918, $5 Franklin (Scott 524), an extraordinarily choice example of this high value, with near perfect centering, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ $1,000. Estimate $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $650
Lot 103		1920, 2¢ Washington, type IV, offset printing (Scott 526), a perfectly centered jumbo, truly a one-in-a-million gem, immaculate o.g., never hinged, Superb. Scott $58. Estimate $100 - 150 Don't you wish all your stamps could look this nice? . View details and enlarged photo	Realized $110
Lot 104		1918, 2¢ Washington, type V, offset printing (Scott 527), a beautiful top plate block of 6, lovely fresh color and premium centering, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $350. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 105		1918, 2¢ Washington, type IV, offset printing, imperf (Scott 532), an eye-popping gem surrounded by parts of 8 other stamps, pristine o.g., never hinged, Superb. Scott $70. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $110
Lot 106		1918, 2¢ Washington, type Va, offset printing, imperf (Scott 534), a premium quality horizontal pair, huge margins, o.g., never hinged (a few tiny gum skips), Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $63. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 107		1918, 2¢ Washington, type VI, offset printing, imperf (Scott 534A), immaculate and outstandingly choice, with oversized margins, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2005 P.F. certificate for pair. Scott $75. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130

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