Auction 43
U.S. Gem Series Sale
1912-1919 Washington-Franklin Issues
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Lot 95 |
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  1912, 2¢ Washington, carmine, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 406), a lovely wide margin top plate block of 6, well centered, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $200. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $100 |
Lot 96 |
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1912, 2¢ Washington, carmine, S.L. watermark, vertical coil (Scott 411), essentially perfect centering, vibrant color and razor sharp impression, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $23. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $45 |
Lot 97 |
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1914, 12¢ Franklin, claret brown, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 417), beautifully well centered within ample margins, o.g., hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $40. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $30 |
Lot 98 |
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1914, 20¢ Franklin, ultramarine, S.L. watermark, perf 12 (Scott 419), lovely centering and bright fresh color, o.g., hinged, Very Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $80 |
Lot 99 |
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1914, 4¢ Washington, brown, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 427), a beautiful stamp with outstandingly choice centering, o.g., minimally hinged (there are faint traces of hinging on the perfs at bottom - looks n.h.), Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85. Scott $33. SMQ $40. Estimate $30 - 40. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $40 |
Lot 100 |
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1914, 5¢ Washington, blue, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 428), as fine as they come, flawlessly printed and perforated, the color simply drawing you in, o.g., never hinged, Superb, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98, a Top of the Pop, with only ten stamps recorded at this grade in PSE's Population Report. SMQ $1,850. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $1,100 |
Lot 101 |
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1914, 5¢ Washington, blue, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 428), a wonderfully choice gem with centering that is just about perfect, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $75. Estimate $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $350 |
Lot 102 |
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1914, 5¢ Washington, blue, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 428), a magnificent plate number single, wonderfully well centered and with vibrant color, o.g., previously hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with photocopy of 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95 for block. SMQ $120. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $70 |
Lot 103 |
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1914, 6¢ Washington, red orange, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 429), a lovely bright gem without a whisper of oxidation on fresh paper with solid, large margins, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $105. Estimate $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $400 |
Lot 104 |
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1914, 6¢ Washington, red orange, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 429), a gem for the most demanding connoisseur, outstandingly well centered within jumbo margins and with dazzling color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90 XQ. Scott $105. SMQ $250. Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $325 |
Lot 105 |
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1914, 7¢ Washington, black, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 430), uncommonly well centered, with brilliant fresh color, immaculate Post Office fresh o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $120 |
Lot 106 |
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1914, 10¢ Franklin, orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 433), a wonderfully choice gem with fantastic centering amid huge jumbo margins, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ $1,150. Estimate $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $550 |
Lot 107 |
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1914, 10¢ Franklin, orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 433), a beauty with near perfect centering, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $95. SMQ $250. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $190 |
Lot 108 |
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1914, 10¢ Franklin, orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 433), a beautiful part imprint single, well centered, o.g., never hinged, Choice Very Fine, with photocopy of 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80 for pair. Scott $95. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 109 |
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o 1915, 50¢ Franklin, violet, S.L. watermark, perf 10 (Scott 440), a used gem, beautifully well centered and with a neat cancel ("V" for "Victory" perhaps?), neat cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $20. SMQ $110. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $90 |
Lot 110 |
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o 1914, 1¢ Washington, green, S.L. watermark, horizontal flat plate coil (Scott 443), pair, bright and sound, cleanly printed with a light cancel, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. and 2012 P.F. certificates, each graded VF 80. Scott $135. SMQ $115. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $90 |
Lot 111 |
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1915, 2¢ Washington, carmine, type III, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 455), near perfect centering, with rich color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $18. SMQ $45. Estimate $30 - 40. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $80 |
Lot 112 |
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1916, 2¢ Washington, carmine, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 463), a gem, almost perfectly centered, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with photocopy of 2019 P.F. certificate for block. Scott $10. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $100 |
Lot 113 |
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1916, 3¢ Washington, violet, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 464), an exceptionally well centered beauty, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $165. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $100 |
Lot 114 |
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1916, 6¢ Washington, red orange, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 468), a lovely gem, almost perfectly centered and with great color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $225. SMQ $450. Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $350 |
Lot 115 |
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1916, 6¢ Washington, red orange, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 468), a beautiful stamp, well centered within oversized margins and with excellent color, o.g., invisibly hinged, a Very Fine jumbo, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80J. Scott $100. SMQ $95. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $100 |
Lot 116 |
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1916, 7¢ Washington, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 469), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $270. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $225 |
Lot 117 |
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1916, 8¢ Franklin, olive green, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 470), a wonderful choice gem with near perfect centering amid oversized margins, o.g., never hinged, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. Scott $165. SMQ $1,250. Estimate $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $1,000 |
Lot 118 |
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1916, 15¢ Franklin, gray, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 475), a premium example with lovely centering and brilliant fresh color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $300 |
Lot 119 |
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1916, 20¢ Franklin, light ultramarine, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 476), a magnificent plate number single, phenomenally well centered and with brilliant fresh color, a gem for the most demanding connoisseur, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. Scott $500. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $1,700 |
Lot 120 |
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1916, 20¢ Franklin, light ultramarine, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 476), lovely centering and bright fresh color, o.g., hinged, Very Fine. Scott $240. Estimate $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $150 |
Lot 121 |
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o 1917, 50¢ Franklin, light violet, unwatermarked, perf 10 (Scott 477), a used gem, lightly canceled and well centered within huge jumbo margins, Extremely Fine. Scott $80. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $120 |
Lot 122 |
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1916, 1¢ Washington, green, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 481), Post Office fresh and sound, with margins capturing frames of three surrounding stamps, o.g., never hinged, a Superb gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100. SMQ $75. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $60 |
Lot 123 |
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o 1916, 2¢ Washington, carmine, type I, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 482), a magnificent plate number single, showing parts of 5 neighboring stamps, Superb, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100J. Estimate $150 - 200 SMQ values a plain Gem 100 at $100 but does not value a Gem 100J. This is clearly a premium quality gem! . View details and enlarged photos | Realized $180 |
Lot 124 |
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1917, 3¢ Washington, violet, type I, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 493), a gorgeous pair, almost perfectly centered and with great color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $75. SMQ $125. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $110 |
Lot 125 |
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1917, 4¢ Washington, orange brown, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 495), an exceptionally choice pair, magnificent centering, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $50. SMQ $110. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $110 |
Lot 126 |
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1919, 5¢ Washington, blue, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 496), a fantastically well centered gem, with radiant color and impression, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ $70. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $45 |
Lot 127 |
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1922, 10¢ Franklin, orange yellow, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 497), a wonderfully choice pair, just about perfectly centered and with great color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. Scott $85. SMQ $160. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $120 |
Lot 128 |
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o 1917, 9¢ Franklin, salmon red, perf 11 (Scott 509), a lovely used gem, with magnificent centering and a neat light cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ $95. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $70 |
Lot 129 |
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1917, 50¢ Franklin, red violet, perf 11 (Scott 517), o.g., hinge remnant (pencil mark on gum), Extremely Fine. Scott $50. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $50 |
Lot 130 |
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1917, $1 Franklin, violet brown, perf 11 (Scott 518), a beautiful plate block of 6, wonderfully well centered and with excellent color, o.g., never hinged (gum bends), Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a premium example of this very scarce high value plate block. Scott $2,100. Estimate $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $600 |
Lot 131 |
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1918, $2 Franklin, orange red & black (Scott 523), a beautifully well centered example of this high value, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $525. Estimate $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $300 |
Lot 132 |
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1918, 1¢ Washington, gray green, offset printing (Scott 525), a beauty, perfectly centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $80 |
Lot 133 |
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1919, 1¢ Washington, green, offset printing, imperf (Scott 531), a beautifully well centered gem, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $21. Estimate $30 - 40. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 134 |
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1919, 1¢ Washington, green, offset printing, imperf (Scott 531), a beautiful plate block of 6, well centered within large margins, o.g., never hinged (minor gum skips and bends), Extremely Fine. Scott $200. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 135 |
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1918, 3¢ Washington, violet, type V, offset printing, imperf (Scott 535), a gem with huge margins including sheet margin at right and parts of surrounding stamps at top and bottom, o.g., never hinged, Superb, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100. SMQ $125. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 136 |
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1918, 3¢ Washington, violet, type V, offset printing, imperf (Scott 535), huge jumbo margins, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $18. Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 137 |
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1918, 3¢ Washington, violet, type V, offset printing, imperf (Scott 535), block of 4, huge jumbo margins, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $72. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $65 |
Lot 138 |
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o 1918, 3¢ Washington, violet, type V, offset printing, imperf (Scott 535), a phenomenal corner margin single, showing parts of 3 neighboring stamps, a Superb jumbo, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J. Estimate $120 - 150 SMQ lists a plain 98 at $100, plain 100 at $200 but does not value a 98J . View details and enlarged photos | Realized $120 |
Lot 139 |
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1919, 1¢ Washington, gray green, offset printing, perf 12½ (Scott 536), a princely President, immaculately printed with oversized margins, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), an Extremely Fine jumbo, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J. SMQ $40. Estimate $30 - 40. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $65 |
Lot 140 |
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1919, 3¢ Victory (Scott 537), with exceptional color and detail on glowing white paper, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ $100. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $90 |
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