United States Stamps continued...

**1914-1916 Washington-Franklin Coils continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
641	O	461	#461, 2c Pale carmine red, an extremely scarce used block of four of a stamp that is one of the few in U.S. philately that is far more valuable used than mint, quite well centered, bright color distinctive only to genuine examples of this, light central strike of a large c.d.s., very fine; only a very small quantity of used #461 blocks are known, particularly certified; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM

**1916-1917 Washington-Franklin Issues**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
642	X	463	#463, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, pristine full bottom margin plate no. 7810 block of six, incredibly well centered and margined throughout, radiant color, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an immaculate plate block. (Image)	200.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
643		464	#464, 3c Violet, an impressive mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, being extraordinarily well centered within uncharacteristically large and perfectly balanced margins, strong rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp in this outstanding quality; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	130.00 SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
644		466	#466, 5c Blue, exceptionally well centered within wide margins, deep rich color and an crisp clean impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	130.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
645		467	#467, 5c Carmine error, bright vibrant color, well centered, o.g., l.h., choice very fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	575.00 SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
646		467	#467, 5c Carmine error, center stamp in a horizontal strip of three, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., nearly very fine; 1996 PSE certificate for original block of twelve. (Image)	875.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
647	/	467	#467, 5c Carmine error, double error in a block of twelve, fresh color, o.g., error stamps n.h., bottom error with faint spot of discoloration above head, fine-very fine. (Image)	1,800.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
648	/	467	#467, 5c Carmine error, double error in the center of a block of twelve, strong fresh color, o.g., error stamps n.h., some 2c stamps l.h. (including one at top with faint thin speck), fine. (Image)	1,800.00 SOLD for $500.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
649		467	#467, 5c Carmine error, double error in the center of a block of twelve, deep color, o.g., l.h., fine. (Image)	1,800.00 SOLD for $500.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
650		468	#468, 6c Red orange, an incomparable jumbo-margined mint example, possessing margins of immense size and being absolutely perfectly centered within them, gorgeous vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb stamp of breathtaking proportions, certain to realize impressive multiples of its catalog value; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	160.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
651		468	#468, 6c Red orange, a brilliantly fresh and choice mint example, featuring dazzling bright color and a razor-sharp impression on clean white paper, exceptionally well centered as well, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate for a pair, this being the bottom stamp. (Image)	160.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
652		468	#468, 6c Red orange, exceedingly well centered and margined, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	160.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
653	XXX	469	#469, 7c Black, well centered single tied to 2c stamped envelope, along with 4c Orange brown (#465), to registered cover to Grants Pass, Oregon, three strikes of "Clarksdale, Ariz./Nov 21, 1917" c.d.s., representing the earliest known usage of Scott #469, magenta boxed handstamp at bottom left, along with straightline "Received in bad condition", undoubtedly referring to the tear at bottom of cover, 4c stamp with some facial rubbing, fine; any correct usage of the Seven Cent value is quite scarce, and especially so being an EKU; 2000 APS certificate. (Image)	Est. 500-750 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
654		470	#470, 8c Olive green, an especially desirable mint example, being flawlessly centered within uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins, gorgeous fresh color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2001 PF certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
655		470	#470, 8c Olive green, a superlative mint example in a condition that would please even the perfectionist, possessing mathematically precise centering within huge margins for a perf. 10 issue, gorgeous luxuriant color and a strong impression, unusually even and intact perforations all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most impressive gem; 1997 PF certificate for a plate block of six from which this stamp was taken. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
656		471	#471, 9c Salmon red, precisely centered, strong bright color on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
657		471	#471, 9c Salmon red, exceedingly well centered amid large margins, warm rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
658		474	#474, 12c Claret brown, a pristine mint single that possesses radiant rich color and a vivid impression on fresh white paper, plus it is marvelously well centered within uncommonly large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	85.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
659		475	#475, 15c Gray, outstanding centering within particularly large margins, strong fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM
660		477	#477, 50c Light violet, a select "post office" fresh mint example of this elusive value, possessing an uncommon overall freshness and crispness, with gorgeous rich color and a deeply etched impression on immaculate paper, well centered and with fully intact perforations all around which is most unusual on the perf. 10 issues, unblemished o.g., n.h., certainly extremely fine overall considering its overall attributes; a very scarce stamp to find both never hinged and in premium condition; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	1,800.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Dec-07, 05:00 PM