United States Stamps continued...

**1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
621	/	505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, nicely centered (especially the top error stamp), strong color, o.g., error stamps both never hinged, bottom 2c stamps lightly hinged, a few perf. separations between 2c stamps at bottom, very fine; clear 2002 PSE certificate as wholly never hinged. (Image)	$1,350.00+ SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
622	/	505	#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, attractively centered, bright fresh color, o.g., two error stamps never hinged, 2c stamps lightly hinged, very fine; cataloged as two never hinged singles. (Image)	$1,350.00+ SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
623	O	505	#505, 5c Rose error, the center stamp in a horizontal strip of three, used with two strikes of mute oval; quite well centered, slight overall toning to the paper, very fine and far more difficult to find used than mint; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
624	O	505	#505, 5c Rose error, single error in sheet of 100, an amazing used sheet being the bottom right plate no. 7942 pane of 100, the error stamp being in the second row from the top, position 18, methodically cancelled with "Milwaukee, Wis./Sta. B/Oct 24 1917" duplex pmks., fortuitously the 5c error stamp is one of the lighter cancelled stamps, the head being nearly cancel free and showing the 5c denomination clearly, excellent sumptuous rose color, few minor perf. separations and and an unapparent surface thin on the selvage by the right plate number, overall the sheet is well centered and the error stamp is nearly very fine; the famous error of the three incorrect 5c transfers in plate 7942 was discovered quite quickly after the sheets reached the post offices, therefore most were sought out by collectors and were saved as mint stamps, usually in blocks of nine or twelve, only a few were inadvertently or philatelicly used, it is not known whether this sheet, which does not have gum, was used on a parcel or possibly for accounting purposes by the Milwaukee post office, but it is used contemporaneously and there is no evidence of philatelic inspiration, we believe this to be unique as a used sheet; a wonderful exhibition piece. (Image)	Est. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
625	u	508	#508, 8c Olive bister, excellent centering within wide margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $285.00). (Image)	$26.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
626	PB	508	#508, 8c Olive bister, a marvelous full top margin plate no. 12568 block of six, exceedingly well centered, sumptuously rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most attractive full top plate block. (Image)	$235.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
627		506	#506, 6c Red orange, incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a choice gem. (Image)	$26.00 SOLD for $90.00 Will close during Public Auction
628	u	510	#510, 10c Orange yellow, a gorgeous quality mint single, featuring huge margins and being perfectly centered within them, wonderfully bright color on immaculate paper, o.g., small h.r., an extremely fine jumbo; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $115.00 as 98). (Image)	$17.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
629	u	510	#510, 10c Orange yellow, extraordinarily well centered within large balanced margins, deep vibrant color and a well incised impression, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $390.00). (Image)	$37.50 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
630	u	510	#510, 10c Orange yellow, wonderfully well centered within extravagantly large margins, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $125.00 for 90, $390.00 for 95). (Image)	$37.50 SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
631	EDU	514	#514, 15c Gray, interesting single franking on legal-size registered return-receipt cover to Russia during the Russian revolution, Henry J. Schnitzer corner card and stamp tied by oval of New York, N.Y. Hudson Terminal Station with that station's registry c.d.s. of origin on the reverse, November 15, 1917 earliest documented usage with New York Foreign Office ovals of the same date, censor tape at right, Moscow transit and backstamped Boldova Pena, its destination, however apparently the recipient could not be found because of the turmoil in Russia and it was returned, arriving back in New York eleven months later, aging around the edges but cover remarkably well preserved considering its travels, fine; a fascinating cover for this earliest documented usage; 2000 APS certificate; ex-"Alpha". (Image)	Est. 500-750 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
632	u	516	#516, 30c Orange red, an eye-catching mint single, featuring incredibly intense color in a distinctively dark shade (the PF certificate states this to be an oily printing variety), razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, marvelously well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1998 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $740.00). (Image)	$80.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
633		516	#516, 30c Orange red, beautiful rich color, excellent centering although current certificate states reperforated at bottom, o.g., n.h., extremely fine appearance; clear 1987 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)	$80.00 SOLD for $70.00 Will close during Public Auction
634	u	517	#517, 50c Red violet, very well centered and margined, deep color and an especially strong impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $390.00). (Image)	$140.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
635	u	518	#518, $1.00 Violet brown, lovely mint single, wonderfully fresh with especially rich color in a deep violet black shade, crisp prooflike impression, beautifully centered within very large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2005 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $920.00). (Image)	$110.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
636	u	518	#518, $1.00 Violet brown, intense color in an especially dark shade, exceedingly well centered within large margins, o.g., faint trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1979 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $130.00). (Image)	$50.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
637		519	#519, 2c Carmine, distinctive dark carmine color of genuine copies, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; a difficult stamp certified and never hinged; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$875.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
638	u	523	#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, fresh with bright colors, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2004 PSE certificate (F-VF 75; not priced in SMQ). (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
639	u	524	#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, gem right sheet-margin single, outstanding centering within extravagantly large margins, deep rich colors and crisp detailed impressions, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1985 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00). (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction
640		524	#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, impressive right sheet-margin single, exceptionally well centered within unusually large margins, strong intense colors and impressions, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction