UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY continued...

**1917-1920 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
281		498b	#498b, 1c Green, horizontal pair, imperforate between, a spectacular right margin plate no. 10656 block of fifteen, containing three error pairs in the second and third columns, brilliantly fresh throughout, with deep rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; an immensely rare and absolutely unique showpiece; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$5,250.00+ SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
282		499 var.	#499 var., 2c Rose, Ty. I, misperforated a striking bottom left corner plate no. 8006 sheet of 100, with the vertical perforations shifted so strongly as to completely "bisect" all stamps, plus the sheet itself was miscut, with only one half of the vertical row of stamps showing at right, o.g., n.h. (usual gum bends and skips), a few perf. separations, small pencil note at top left, fine; not your typical garden variety freak. (Image)	Est. $400-500 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
283		499c	#499c, 2c Rose, Ty. I, vertical pair, imperforate between, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., a fine example of this very scarce error; 2007 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,000.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
284		499f	#499f, 2c Rose, Ty. I, A.E.F. booklet pane, top margin single from the pane of thirty, tied by "U.S. Army Postal Service/May 24/1918" duplex on picture postcard to Massachusetts, proper censor handstamp, stamp with strong color, very fine; a scarce legitimate usage of the A.E.F. stamp; 2008 APS certificate. (Image)	Est. $500-750 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
285		501c	#501c, 3c Light violet, Ty. I, vertical pair, imperforate horizontally, vertical pair, well centered and with generous margins at top and bottom, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, mild horizontal crease at bottom, otherwise very fine; only 25 pairs were discovered; 2011 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,000.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
286		501d	#501d, 3c Light violet, Type I, double impression, two distinct impressions, one of which is split, centered to the right as are all known copies of this rare error, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; an especially striking double impression it is believed only six copies (three of which are used) are known; 2010 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,500.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
287	u	504	#504, 5c Blue, gem top margin plate no. 8882 single, perfectly centered within large margins, rich vibrant color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, as well as a 2011 PF certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95 XQ; SSV $160.00 for 95 and $500.00 for 98). (Image)	$18.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
288		505	#505, 5c Rose error, a highly desirable mint example of this error, extraordinarily well centered, wonderfully bright color, o.g., n.h. (vertical gum skip), extremely fine; clear 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
289	/	505	#505, 5c Rose error, single error in a block of nine, well centered, strong color, o.g., error stamp n.h. with light gum toning, bottom right 2c stamp with a tear, very fine. (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
290		505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, well centered (especially the top error), vibrant color, o.g., n.h., a few gum skips, one of which just barely affects the top error, very fine. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
291		505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, fresh color, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
292		505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, rich color, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
293		505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, bright color, o.g., n.h., fine. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
294		505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, attractive color, o.g., n.h., fine. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
295	/	505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, o.g., top row hinged, the error stamps are never hinged, fine. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
296	/	505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, o.g., one 2c stamp lightly hinged, all others (including both error stamps) are never hinged, fine. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
297	/	505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of nine, o.g., top row hinged but the two error stamps are never hinged, the top one with some gum skips, fine. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
298		505	#505, 5c Rose error, single error at the center of a top margin block of nine, cancelled and tied by five bold strikes of rising sun fancy cancel of Woodstock, Vermont to registered cover to Salem, Mass., two violet "Woodstock, Vt./Dec 11, 1928" registry backstamps and two violet Salem, Mass. registry backstamps from the next day, extremely fine and likely unique; probably the most visually appealing of the few 5c single error in a block of nine usages extant; 2009 PF certificate. (Image)	Est. $4,000-5,000 SOLD for $9,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
299	u	509	#509, 9c Salmon red, a fantastic gem that is the epitome of perfection, as every aspect of this stamp could not be improved up, including flawless centering amid large balanced margins, radiant color and a crisp detailed impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the collector who insists on only the finest possible quality; 2011 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $700.00 for 98); this is the only example in the PSE population report to receive the exalted Gem 100 designation. (Image)	$27.50 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
300	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, top sheet-margin single, well centered within particularly large margins, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 90 and $600.00 for 95). (Image)	$90.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction