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**1914-1915 Washington-Franklin Issues continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
681		424f	#424f, 1c Green, vertical pair, imperforate between and at top, a top right corner sheet-margin block of nine (3 x 3), displaying a fold over at top right, resulting in the creation of the very rare imperforate between error, the top center stamp in the block is also imperforate at top as a result of the fold over, centered to top, o.g., n.h., a few creases (which obviously created the error), couple of inconsequential perf. separations, very fine; one of only two known examples of this important Washington-Franklin error rarity, both of which have been certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, and both are currently owned by Mr. Floyd (see next lot); 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	5,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $8,500.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
682		424f	#424f, 1c Green, vertical pair, imperforate between and at top, the second of the two recorded examples of this error, this being a virtually identical fold over as part of a complete sheet of 100 (plate no. 7667), with the error pair being the top right vertical pair, while the stamp next to it also displays the imperforate at top variety, quite fresh, o.g., n.h., necessary creasing at top right, some vertical perforations have been separated between the ninth and tenth stamps at top right, due to double row of perforations, very fine; an enormously rare and important showpiece for the Washington-Franklin specialist or exhibitor; 1975 PF certificate; ex-Stollnitz. (Image)	5,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $3,750.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
683		425 var., 426 var.	#425 var., 426 var., 2c Rose red, Ty. I, 3c Deep violet, "pink backs", select mint example of each value, both of which display strong pinkish casts on the reverse, caused by the use of a particular ink which penetrated the paper, well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the 2c accompanied by a 1997 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	27.75+ Closed or SOLD for $150.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
684	O	425d	#425d, Rose red, Ty. I, perforated 12 x 10, quite well centered, fresh color, tied to small piece along with a normal 1c value by wavy line machine postmark, piece with light crease which does not affect the rare Two Cent compound perforation error, which is very fine and quite choice; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	3,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $4,750.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
685	O	428a	#428a, 5c Blue, perforated 12 x 10, an exceptionally choice used example of one of the rarest of all the Washington-Franklin compound perforation varieties, being especially well centered and margined, deep luxuriant color, neat "Tampa/Fla." precancel, faintest trace of an inconsequential crease/bend that is not even mentioned on the accompanying certificate, very fine; only a very small number exist; 1960 PF certificate; ex-Stollnitz. (Image)	7,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $5,250.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
686		429	#429, 6c Red orange, beautifully centered, large margins, vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	80.00 Closed or SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
687		430	#430, 7c Black, highly select left sheet-margin mint single, marvelously fresh and crisp, prooflike color and impression, incredibly well centered within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a very elusive value to find this choice; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	145.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
688		431	#431, 8c Pale olive green, extraordinarily large margins, wonderfully well centered, radiant color, o.g., faint trace of hinging, extremely fine and quite choice. (Image)	35.00 Closed or SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
689		432	#432, 9c Salmon red, large well balanced margins, strong rich color and impression, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine. (Image)	50.00 Closed or SOLD for $70.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
690		433	#433, 10c Orange yellow, marvelously well centered, large margins, intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)	80.00 Closed or SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
691		434	#434, 11c Dark green, gem right sheet-margin plate no. 7499 single, featuring outstanding centering amid huge margins, gorgeous prooflike color and impression on brilliantly white paper, full and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	40.00 Closed or SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
692		435	#435, 12c Claret brown, flawlessly centered, large margins, rich luxuriant color, o.g., faintest trace of hinging, extremely fine gem; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)	26.00 Closed or SOLD for $90.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
693		435a var.	#435a, 12c Copper red, "pink back", magnificent quality example that is not only in superb condition, but also displays the distinctive "pink back", extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, gorgeous intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	50.00+ Closed or SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
694		437	#437, 15c Gray, premium mint example, near perfect centering within unusually large margins, considerably stronger color and impression than typically encountered, bright crisp paper, fully intact and even perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially elusive stamp in this gem never hinged condition; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)	210.00 Closed or SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
695		438	#438, 20c Ultramarine, an incredibly choice mint example, boasting flawless centering within extraordinarily large margins, strong fresh color and impression on bright white paper, uniformly intact perforations which is an unusual occurrence on the perf. 10 issues, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem for the finest collection; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)	360.00 Closed or SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
696		439	#439, 30c Orange red, an incomparable bottom left corner sheet-margin mint single, showing sideographer's initials in the sheet selvage, perfectly centered amid lavishly large margins, striking intense color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., vertical crease of little importance in the sheet selvage, extremely fine; an eye-arresting gem that is certain to realize a record price; 1983 and 2000 PF certificates. (Image)	425.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
697		439	#439, 30c Orange red, marvelously fresh, deep luxuriant color and impression, very well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)	425.00 Closed or SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
698		440	#440, 50c Violet, an incredibly handsome top sheet-margin mint example that possesses tremendous eye appeal, featuring the most intense rich color we have ever seen on this value, plus its impression is deeply incised on remarkably bright paper, wonderfully centered as well, large margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a premium example of this scarce high value; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	550.00 Closed or SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

**1914 Flat Plate Washington-Franklin Coils**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
699		441-42	#441-42, 1c Green and 2c Carmine, Ty. I, flat plate coils, perf. 10 horiz., guide line pair of each value, wonderfully fresh and choice, well centered, rich colors, o.g., n.h., very fine - extremely fine; 1980 and 1981 PF certificates respectively. (Image)	87.50 Closed or SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
700		443	#443, 1c Green flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, exceptionally well centered and margined, deep luxuriant color and impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a select quality line pair; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	240.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

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