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1914 Flat Plate Washington-Franklin Coils continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

701

444

#444, 2c Carmine flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, a fabulous quality mint example of this very scarce and difficult line pair, possessing centering that cannot be more perfect, plus its margins are extravagantly wide as well, gorgeous intense color in a "fiery" shade, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem line pair for the perfectionist; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)

425.00

Closed or SOLD for $2,300.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

702

445

#445, 3c Violet flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line strip of four, possessing mathematically precise centering, and each stamp has huge balanced margins, additionally this remarkable strip's color is in the most intense shade possible, razor-sharp impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., accompanying certificate inexplicably mentions a "faint natural crease in the third stamp" which is nothing more than an inconsequential wrinkle, hardly of any concern, particularly on such a stunning coil line strip, extremely fine; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)

2,900.00+

Closed or SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

703

446

#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, brilliantly fresh and crisp, strong rich color on bright paper, well centered, o.g., n.h., a very fine and choice example of this rare line pair, which is particularly elusive never hinged; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)

1,200.00

Closed or SOLD for $1,050.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

704

447

#447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, outstanding centering within wide margins, strikingly intense color and impression on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a very scarce and highly desirable line pair in this gem never hinged condition; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

425.00

Closed or SOLD for $675.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

1914-1916 Rotary Press Washington-Franklin Coils

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

705

448, 450

#448, 450, 1c Green and 2c Red, Ty. I, rotary coils, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair of each, both exceptionally fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine - extremely fine. (Image)

192.50

Closed or SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

706

449

#449, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair, incredibly well centered within very large margins, fabulously bright and fresh, rich characteristic red color distinctive only to genuine examples, pristine o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, never hinged, extremely fine. The rarity of the Two Cent Type I rotary plate coil is a result of its very limited lifespan, having been issued in December 1915, only to be replaced by the Type III design in February 1916. Additionally, its release was virtually unnoticed by philatelists at the time and very few were saved. To acquire a joint line pair of this rarity is a challenge few of today's philatelists are ever able to accomplish. To find one in the spectacular quality of the example from the Floyd collection is, quite literally, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as it possesses overall qualities unlike any other in existence. Besides its extraordinary overall freshness, its centering is one of its greatest virtues, with large well balanced margins all around including the top and bottom of each stamp. Plus, its joint line is not only superbly positioned, but it is also cleanly printed, versus the more typically seen overinked printed line. Finally, to be never hinged is a perfectionist's dream. This incomparable #449 joint line pair is one of the great condition rarities in 20th century United States philately. Accompanied by a 1973 PF certificate and a 2001 PSE certificate. (Image)

23,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $26,000.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

707

449

#449, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 horiz., a superb used example of this elusive coil, possessing flawless centering amid extravagantly large margins all around (including at top and bottom which is a challenge to find thus), bright distinctive color, neat and light waving flag machine postmark, an extremely fine gem in every regard; the finest used single of #449 we have ever had the pleasure to offer; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)

500.00

Closed or SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

708

452

#452, 1c Green rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, especially fresh and bright, well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (Image)

130.00

Closed or SOLD for $210.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

709

453

#453, 2c Carmine rose rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., joint line strip of four, a lovely "post office" fresh line strip of this truly scarce and underappreciated coil, prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, wonderfully well centered and margined, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine - extremely fine; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)

1,730.00+

Closed or SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

710

454

#454, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, an exceptional example which has been cut from a roll so that portions appear of the adjoining stamps on each side, incredibly fresh, radiant color and a razor-sharp impression, virtually perfect centering, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; while #454 line pairs can be found, few can compare in quality to the example offered here; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)

725.00

Closed or SOLD for $1,050.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

711

455

#455, 2c Carmine rotary coil, Ty. III, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, excellent centering, bright vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

85.00

Closed or SOLD for $120.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

712

456

#456, 3c Violet rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., a magnificent quality joint line strip of four, possessing an incredible overall freshness and crispness, truly prooflike color and impression, extraordinarily well centered as well, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a seldom encountered line strip of four of this rare coil, in a quality unlike any other we have seen; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)

2,800.00+

Closed or SOLD for $6,000.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

713

457

#457, 4c Brown rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins not often seen on this particular value, strong rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem line pair; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

250.00

Closed or SOLD for $525.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

714

457 var.

#457 var., 4c Brown rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line strip of four (line pair is the first pair in the strip), with the second stamp showing a distinctive cracked plate in and near Washington's head, brilliantly fresh and choice, well centered, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

335.00+

Closed or SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

715

458

#458, 5c Blue rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, flawlessly centered amid enormously large margins seldom seen on the rotary press coils, prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h. some slight short gumming at top of stamps due to the oversized margins, extremely fine and striking; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)

300.00

Closed or SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

716

459

#459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, joint line pair, large well balanced margins all around, gorgeous intense color and a deeply etched impression, pristine o.g., n.h., usual production vertical crease between stamps, extremely fine; an especially handsome example of this rare imperforate coil line pair; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)

1,600.00

Closed or SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

717

460

#460, $1.00 Violet black, a remarkable top sheet-margin plate no. 5782 single, being in a condition that would be incredibly challenging to duplicate, featuring huge perfectly balanced margins all around, gorgeous color in a very intense shade, strong crisp impression on bright paper, fully intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a very rare and desirable stamp in this gem never hinged condition; 1992 PF and 2001 PSE certificates. (Image)

1,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $6,000.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

718

460

#460, $1.00 Violet black, pristine mint example of this scarce high value, strong prooflike color and impression, well centered, o.g., n.h., few identification numbers on reverse in light ink, very fine and quite choice; an especially elusive stamp never hinged; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

1,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $550.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

719

461

#461, 2c Pale carmine red, brilliantly fresh, bright distinctive color, well centered, o.g., n.h., mild natural diagonal gum bend not mentioned on accompanying certificate, choice very fine; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)

260.00

Closed or SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

1916-1917 Washington-Franklin Issues

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

720

462-64

#462-64, 1916-17 1c-3c Washington-Franklins, mint single of each, all three being exceptionally well centered and margined, brilliantly fresh colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gems; the 3c accompanied by a 1982 PF certificate. (Image)

149.75

Closed or SOLD for $250.00
Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM