United States Stamps continued...

**1912-1919 Washington-Franklin Issues continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
401		413	#413, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8 1/2 vert., highly select guide line pair, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, perfectly positioned guide line between the two stamps, gorgeous intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	550.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
402		414	#414, 8c Pale olive green, an absolutely superb mint example, flawlessly centered amid huge margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, fabulously bright and fresh, sumptuously rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	95.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
403		415	#415, 9c Salmon red, marvelously well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom seen so well centered and with such wide margins; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	110.00 SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
404		415	#415, 9c Salmon red, brilliantly fresh, well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	110.00 SOLD for $150.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
405		417	#417, 12c Claret brown, precise centering within very large margins, especially bright and fresh, deep color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
406		417	#417, 12c Claret brown, excellent centering within large margins, deep luxuriant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $190.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
407		418	#418, 15c Gray, a seldom seen gem example of this value, featuring unusually large and perfectly balanced margins all around, strong rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
408		418	#418, 15c Gray, exceptionally fresh mint single, considerably stronger color than usual, well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
409		419	#419, 20c Ultramarine, wonderfully choice mint example, possessing an exceptional overall brilliance, strong rich color and impression on immaculate paper, large even margins all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; quite elusive in this gem quality; 1996 PSE and 2001 PF certificates. (Image)	400.00 SOLD for $535.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
410		419 var.	#419 var., 20c Dark ultramarine, an incredibly fresh and choice mint example of this Scott listed shade variety, possessing intensely rich color in a striking dark shade, plus its impression is well incised on bright paper, marvelously well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the first certified example of this distinctive shade variety we have seen; 1981 PF certificate specifically identifying this as the dark ultramarine shade. (Image)	400.00+ SOLD for $1,100.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
411		420	#420, 30c Orange red, an incredibly choice mint example, possessing a wonderful overall freshness, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, outstanding centering as well, with uncharacteristically large margins all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	250.00 SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
412		420	#420, 30c Orange red, lovely mint single, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on crisp paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	250.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
413		421	#421, 50c Violet, single line watermark, an unusually select mint example, being extraordinarily bright and fresh, rich luxuriant color and a deeply incised impression, exceptionally well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; rarely encountered both never hinged and in this premium quality; 1997 PF certificate (side selvage subsequently removed); ex-Lyons. (Image)	900.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
414		422	#422, 50c Violet, double line watermark, a fabulous quality mint example, possessing several exceptional physical attributes, not the least of which is its spectacular overall freshness, with truly prooflike color and impression on brilliantly white paper, marvelously well centered within considerably larger margins than usual, pristine o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine gem; one of the finest never hinged #422's we have ever offered; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	525.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
415		424	#424, 1c Green, superb mint example, flawlessly amid huge jumbo margins, incredibly bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an immaculate gem for the perfectionist; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	5.00 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
416		426	#426, 3c Deep violet, incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins, bright fresh color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an impressive large-margined gem; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	30.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
417		427	#427, 4c Brown, premium quality mint example which features huge perfectly balanced margins, rich luxuriant color on bright white paper, fully intact perforations, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	70.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
418		428	#428, 5c Blue, a remarkable mint example that is in the finest condition possible, boasting absolutely perfect centering amid extraordinarily large margins, plus its color could not be more intense nor its impression more deeply etched on pristine paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the finest collection; 1985 PF certificate; ex-Welling. (Image)	70.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
419		429	#429, 6c Red orange, an impressive quality mint single, featuring incredibly large and uniformly balanced margins all around, vibrant color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	100.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
420		429	#429, 6c Red orange, perfectly centered amid lavishly large margins, gorgeous vivid color on bright fresh paper, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if at all), an extremely fine large-margined gem; 1999 PF certificate (specifically stating never hinged). (Image)	50.00 SOLD for $120.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM