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1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

161

504

#504, 5c Blue, a stunning mint single that possesses margins of mammoth size and is incredibly well centered within these colossal borders, plus its color is a spectacular deep luxuriant shade and its impression remarkably vivid, o.g., n.h., superb.This eye-arresting stamp is nothing short of spectacular. It gives new meaning to the phrase "a one-in-a-million gem." The finest example recorded in the PSE Population Report.Accompanied by a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as 100, let alone as 100 Jumbo, SMQ $800.00 as a "mere" 98); the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the sole example to be so graded. (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

162

506

#506, 6c Red orange, a gorgeous mint example featuring both spectacular margins and freshness, with enormous margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, with truly radiant color on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo; 1990 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $295.00 as 95 and $1,000.00 as 98); ex-Morris. (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

163

508

#508, 8c Olive bister, enormous symmetrical margins all around and being absolutely perfectly centered within them, sumptuously rich color and a deep impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb.Another amazing gem in the finest condition one could hope for. Every element of this stamp is beyond compare - graded Gem 100 Jumbo by the PSE.Accompanied by a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as 100, let alone as 100 Jumbo, SMQ $980.00 as a "mere" 98); the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the sole example to be so graded. (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

164

509

#509, 9c Salmon red, a stunning mint example sporting absolutely immense jumbo margins and being precisely centered within them, gorgeous color and impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.An incomparable mint example that is again the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report. A stamp whose margins are simply unbelievable.Accompanied by a 1993 PF certificate, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $630.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest grade awarded to a Scott #509, and the sole example to have been given this impressive grade; ex-"Southern Cross", Morris and Killien. (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

165

511

#511, 11c Light green, extravagantly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., superb; a pristine gem; 1995 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00); ex-"North Fork". (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

166

512a

#512a, 12c Brown carmine, a matchless quality mint single, boasting several extraordinary physical attributes, including being absolutely perfectly centered within impressive jumbo margins, its color is especially brilliant and in the distinctive Brown carmine shade, plus its impression could not be more deeply incised on wonderfully bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.The finest example of either shade of the Twelve Cent value (Scott #512 or #512a) in the PSE Population Report - grading a stunning Gem 100 Jumbo - the ultimate of all stamp grades. A stamp whose equal we cannot imagine exists.Accompanied by 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 $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

167

513

#513, 13c Apple green, a striking gem example, perfectly centered within huge margins which are most uncharacteristic, eye-arresting bright color and a crisp detailed impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., superb; a stamp for the perfectionist; 1999 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $940.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest grade awarded to any Scott #513; ex-"Scarsdale". (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

168

515

#515, 20c Light ultramarine, an incomparable bottom sheet-margin plate no. 7033 single in the most amazing condition, boasting absolutely gigantic jumbo margins and being perfectly centered within this vast expanse, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression which are wonderfully contrasted by its bright paper, o.g., n.h., superb.A breathtakingly beautiful stamp whose equal more than likely does not exist. It is one of only five to have been graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to any Scott #515. However, we cannot imagine that this particular stamp is not the finest among this elite group.Accompanied by a 1995 PF certificate, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,950.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest grade awarded to date for this value; ex-"Scarsdale." (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

169

516

#516, 30c Orange red, mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, gorgeous intense and vibrant color, plus its impression would rival any proof on pristine paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb.An eye-arresting gem that is an essentially "perfect" stamp.Accompanied by 1992 and 2000 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,550.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the sole example to have been graded Superb 98 Jumbo, with just one grading slightly higher (100) but whose margins are smaller than those found on this striking stamp; ex-Killien. (Image)

$85.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

170

517

#517, 50c Red violet, extravagantly large and perfectly symmetrical margins all around, gorgeous sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright fresh paper, uniformly long and intact perforations surround the whole, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb.The "perfect" mint example of the Fifty Cent 1917 Issue. This fabulous stamp has been awarded the ultimate grade by the PSE - Gem 100 Jumbo - and deservedly so. We have seen no finer example, nor have the PSE graders.Accompanied by 1987 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in the SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,800.00 for a "mere" 98); the sole example of Scott #517 to have been awarded this spectacular grade. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

171

518

#518, $1.00 Violet brown, a magnificent top sheet-margin plate no. A 5782 single, boasting absolutely perfect centering amid margins of immense size unlike any other we have seen, prooflike color and impression on bright fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.A matchless gem in the finest condition imaginable. That a single copy possesses such phenomenal overall physical attributes is simply amazing. This stamp, understandably, has been awarded the ultimate grade - Gem 100 Jumbo - by Professional Stamp Experts. The cornerstone stamp to assembling the finest graded set of 1917-19 Perforated 11 Washington-Franklins.Accompanied by a 1989 PF certificate, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,550.00 for a 98, which is totally irrelevant to the final auction realization of this unique stamp); the only Scott #518 to have been awarded the pinnacle of all grades; ex-Klimetz. (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1918-1920 OFFSET ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

172

530

#530, 3c Purple offset, Ty. IV, a superlative mint example, featuring impeccable centering within exceedingly large and wonderfully well balanced margins, beautiful rich color and a sharp impression on pristine white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; an eye-appealing gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $385.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest grade given to this stamp by the PSE, being one of only three so graded. (Image)

$4.50

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1919 THREE CENT VICTORY

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

173

537

#537, 3c Victory, a fabulous quality mint single, possessing not only margins of enormous size, but being flawlessly centered within these eye-arresting borders, gloriously rich color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a remarkable gem that has been awarded the ultimate grade - Gem 100 Jumbo - by the PSE, one of only two #537's so graded by the PSE; 1990 PF certificate, as well as 1991 and 2008 PSE certificates (the latter graded Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in this grade, SMQ $570.00 as a "mere" 98). (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1920 ISSUES

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

174

547

#547, $2.00 Carmine and black, an incredibly choice mint single, possessing extraordinarily large and perfectly balanced margins all around, plus its colors are especially deep and vibrant, while its impressions are uncommonly strong, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem stamp for the most demanding collector; 1989 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate as #547a. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction