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1912-1914 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

141

418

#418, 15c Gray, fabulously well centered within truly gargantuan jumbo margins unlike any other example we have seen, deep rich color and a strong impression on immaculate paper, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb.One cannot imagine that a finer, more impressive, example exists of this difficult value from the 1912-14 Perforated 12 series. Its margins are simply massive and it is precisely centered within these stunning borders. A magnificent stamp for the finest collection.Accompanied by a 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,400.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of just two examples to have received this exalted grade, the highest in the PSE Population Report. (Image)

$200.00

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

142

419

#419, 20c Ultramarine, a fantastic bottom sheet-margin mint single, boasting flawless centering amid enormous jumbo margins, especially intense color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.The bottom sheet-margin mint single offered here is of truly mind-boggling proportions, being the beneficiary of the most massive jumbo margins we have ever seen on this value, plus it is incredibly well centered within them. A magnificent example of the 1914 Twenty Cent Perforated 12 Single Line Watermark issue. Without question this is one of the the finest examples in existence. It has been graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE - the highest grade awarded to any Scott #419 and the sole example to have been awarded this prestigious grade.Accompanied by a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $10,000.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the sole Superb 98 Jumbo in the PSE Population Report, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $6,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

143

420

#420, 30c Orange red, mathematically precise centering, unusually large margins, intense vibrant color and a deeply etched impression on pristine paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem.A superb never hinged example that would please even the most fastidious and demanding collector. Easily one of the finest we have ever offered in our auctions.Accompanied by a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,800.00); one of only two #420's to have been graded Superb 98, with only two grading slightly higher (98J). (Image)

$280.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

144

421

#421, 50c Violet, single line watermark, pristine "post office" fresh mint example, featuring an incredible overall mint "bloom", sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression on bright crisp paper, outstanding centering amid huge margins which are most uncharacteristic of this high value, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem.Very few Scott #421's exist with such lavish margins, and fewer still exist never hinged as well. This stamp combines these two seldom seen attributes into a single gem that is one of the finest never hinged Fifty Cent 1914 Issues we have ever offered, as well as one of the finest in existence.Accompanied by 1995 (for a block of four) and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,300.00 as 95 and $13,100.00 as 98); the sole example to have been graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo by the PSE, and the only example to have been given a jumbo designation in any grade. (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1914-1915 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

145

424

#424, 1c Green, top sheet-margin mint single, featuring huge jumbo margins and being extraordinarily well centered within them, deep prooflike color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; actually a very difficult stamp, despite its modest catalog value, to find in true premium condition; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $135.00 as 95 and $465.00 as 98); the only Scott #424 to have been awarded the XF-Superb 95 Jumbo grade, with only one other grading higher (without a Jumbo designation). (Image)

$5.25

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

146

425

#425, 2c Rose red, Ty. I, an incomparable mint example, flawlessly centered amid enormous margins, absolutely radiant color and a crisp detailed impression on pristine paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around (including all four corners), immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; 2004 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $465.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of only two to have been awarded the grade of Superb 98 Jumbo, with two others grading slightly higher, however the margins on this particular stamp are likely without peer. (Image)

$4.75

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

147

426

#426, 3c Deep violet, mathematically precise centering amid huge perfectly balanced margins all around, strong distinctive Reddish violet color and a crisp detailed impression, unusually even and intact perforations which is a difficult attribute to find on the perf. 10 issues, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb.A magnificent quality never hinged example in the finest condition attainable. Easily the finest we have ever seen, let alone have offered in our auctions.Accompanied by a 1988 PF certificate, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this stunning gem has been awarded the highest grade in the PSE Population Report and is the only example to have been given the lofty Superb 98 Jumbo designation. (Image)

$35.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

148

427

#427, 4c Brown, highly select bottom sheet-margin plate no. 7263 single, magnificently centered within lavishly large and uniformly balanced margins, gorgeous rich color and a sharp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb.A matchless quality never hinged example, which also boasts tremendous overall eye appeal.Accompanied by a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,300.00); the highest grade awarded to any Scott #427, being one of only three to be so graded; ex-"Elite" Collection. (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

149

431

#431, 8c Pale olive green, bottom sheet-margin partial imprint single, flawlessly centered within huge jumbo margins, strikingly intense color and impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem.A superb example of this value. Rarely seen possessing margins of this size and being so perfectly centered within them.Accompanied by a 2004 PF certificate for a strip of three from which this stamp was taken, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,300.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of only two examples to have been graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to any Scott #431. (Image)

$87.50

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

150

434

#434, 11c Dark green, a phenomenal mint example, possessing lavishly large margins and being absolutely perfectly centered within them, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on pristine paper, even its perforations are uniformly intact and full all around, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb in every way.There are very few stamps in U.S. philately that exist in a condition that cannot be improved upon, particularly from this challenging era. The Scott #434 is one such stamp. Every physical aspect of this remarkable stamp is flawless, as confirmed by the PSE certificate which accompanies it - grading it a perfect Gem 100. It is, of course, the sole example to have been awarded this ultimate grade. As one can imagine, any stamp from the perforated 10 single line watermark series is a major condition rarity when graded 100. To date, in the PSE Population report, there are only the following five stamps from Scott #424-40 to have been assigned this spectacular grade: two 1c values, two 2c, a single 6c and the stunning 11c value offered here from the "Westchester" Collection.Accompanied by a 1989 PF certificate, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,400.00 as 98); as mentioned above the sole example of Scott #434 to have been assigned the prestigious Gem 100 grade. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1916-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

151

464

#464, 3c Violet, a spectacular jumbo-margined mint left sheet-margin plate no. 7254 single of this difficult and often faked stamp, possessing outstanding centering within four enormously large and wonderfully balanced margins, strong rich color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a stamp for the collector who seeks out stamps of both enormous size and with exceptional centering; 1994 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00 as 95 and $5,650.00 as 98); the highest grade awarded to date by the PSE for a Scott #464, and the sole example to be so graded. (Image)

$170.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

152

465

#465, 4c Orange brown, an incredible quality mint single, featuring four huge margins and being perfectly centered within them, luxuriously rich color and a crisp detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.An exciting stamp in this incredible gem condition. The finest quality never hinged Scott #465 we have ever sold in our auctions and the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report.Accompanied by a 1996 PF certificate, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,950.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest grade awarded to any example of this stamp, and the sole copy to have achieved this lofty status; ex-Killien. (Image)

$170.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

153

467

#467, 5c Carmine error, a highly select mint single of this popular error, brilliantly fresh and crisp, with truly radiant color on immaculate paper, outstanding centering within uncharacteristically large margins, especially even and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1999 PF certificate for a strip of three from which this stamp was taken; ex-Vreeland. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

154

471

#471, 9c Salmon red, an incredible jumbo-margined mint example of this surprisingly difficult value, boasting the most enormous margins imaginable, and being virtually perfectly centered within this vast expanse, sumptuously rich color as well, with a much stronger impression than usual on bright fresh paper, uniformly even and intact perforations contribute further to this stamp's spectacular eye-appeal, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem that is certainly the finest #471 we have ever offered; 2001 PF certificate, as well as 2000 and 2008 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 as 95 and $4,800.00 as 98); the only example to have been awarded this impressive grade and "Jumbo" designation, with only two grading slightly higher (98), but both of these do not sport the enormous margins this exciting stamp possesses. (Image)

$135.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

155

498

#498, 1c Green, most impressive mint single, incredibly well centered within enormously large margins, especially deep color and impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking and choice jumbo; 1990 PF certificate for a plate block of six from which this was taken, and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $280.00 as 98, the highest grade they price). (Image)

$0.75

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

156

499

#499, 2c Rose, Ty. I, a fabulous stamp being in a condition that would please even the most fastidious collector, possessing lavishly large margins all around and being perfectly centered within them, plus its color is incredibly deep and vibrant, while its impression is razor sharp on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., superb; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ as 100, SMQ $300.00 as a "mere" 98); the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the sole example to been given this exalted grade. (Image)

$0.75

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

157

500

#500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, a striking mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, being incredibly well centered within margins of enormous size which are most uncharacteristic, just as impressive is this stamp's spectacular deep rose color and a marvelous overall "pinkish" plate wash, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem.While we have sold many dozens of Scott #500's in our auctions over the years, including many choice ones, none comes close to the overall quality and tremendous eye-appeal of this special stamp. Its color and size of margins are truly amazing.Accompanied by a 1990 PF certificate, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,200.00 as 95 and $10,100.00 as 98); the sole example to have been graded Superb 95 Jumbo, with no other grading higher with a Jumbo designation; ex-Morris, Vreeland. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

158

501

#501, 3c Light violet, Ty. I, a flawless right sheet-margin mint single, precisely centered within especially large margins, striking color and an incredibly detailed impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem; accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $940.00); the highest grade awarded to any Scott #501. (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

159

502

#502, 3c Dark violet, Ty. II, mathematically precise centering amid enormous margins all around, spectacularly rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.The "Westchester" Collections boasts, among many other fabulous stamps, the finest and most comprehensive array of the highest graded values from the 1917-19 Perforated 11 series ever found in a single collection. The example of Scott #502 is yet another of literally one stamp after another that simply cannot be improved upon. It is the epitome of perfection in every way, having been give the ultimate stamp grade of Gem 100 Jumbo.Accompanied by a 1997 PF certificate, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as 100, let alone as 100 Jumbo, SMQ $1,200.00 as a "mere" 98); the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the sole example to be so graded; ex-"Scarsdale." (Image)

$32.50

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

160

503

#503, 4c Brown, precisely centered amid truly immense jumbo margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb.A magnificent gem without equal. Graded Gem 100 Jumbo by the PSE.Accompanied by a 1999 PF certificate, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as 100, let alone as 100 Jumbo, SMQ $870.00 as a "mere" 98); .the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the sole example to be so graded. (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction