United States Stamps continued...

**1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1341	u	504	#504, 5c Blue, marvelously well centered within margins that are considerably larger than typically encountered, beautiful rich color and a vivid impression on especially bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an impressive large-margined gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 for 95 and $650.00 for 98); this is the highest grade assigned to a never hinged #504. (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
1342	u	505	#505, 5c Rose error, an especially desirable mint single of this scarce and popular error, being incredibly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, wonderfully bright color and a strong impression, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; rarely encountered in such choice quality; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,950.00). (Image)	$700.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1343	u	506	#506, 6c Red orange, eye-catching jumbo-margined mint single, featuring enormously large margins all around and being marvelously well centered within them, brilliantly fresh color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 95 and $840.00 for 98). (Image)	$27.50 SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
1344	u	507	#507, 7c Black, a fabulous quality mint example of this more challenging value, featuring incredibly intense "jet" black color and a stunning prooflike impression that is beautifully contrasted by its immaculate white paper, exceedingly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem with outstanding eye appeal; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 for 95 and $1,700.00 for 98). (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1345	u	508	#508, 8c Olive bister, an incredible jumbo-margined mint single, featuring truly immense margins and being especially well centered within these vast borders, strong rich color and an excellent clarity of impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most impressive large-margined gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 95 and $840.00 for 98). (Image)	$27.50 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1346	u	509	#509, 9c Salmon red, flawlessly centered within very large margins, gorgeous vibrant color and a strong detailed impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem for the perfectionist; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $890.00); only one stamp grades higher (the ex-Killien 98J). (Image)	$30.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1347	u	510	#510, 10c Orange yellow, a spectacular jumbo-margined mint single, possessing gigantic margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, dazzling color that is especially bright and intense, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the largest margined stamps from the Washington-Franklin perf. 11 series we have encountered; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $115.00 for 98); one of only two mint stamps (both hinged) to receive this impressive grade, the highest awarded. (Image)	$17.50 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
1348	u	510	#510, 10c Orange yellow, extraordinarily well centered within large and wonderfully balance margins, brilliantly rich color and a strong impression on clean white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $390.00). (Image)	$40.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
1349	u	511	#511, 11c Light green, a stunning mint single, being absolutely flawlessly centered amid lavishly large margins, sumptuously rich color and an especially crisp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking large-margined gem for the finest collection; 2002 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $650.00 for 98); the highest grade awarded to a Scott #511, and the sole example to have been given this coveted grade; ex-Cohen. (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1350	u	512	#512, 12c Claret brown, exceedingly well centered, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $220.00). (Image)	$20.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1351	u	512a	#512a, 12c Brown carmine, excellent centering within extravagantly large margins, gorgeous prooflike color and impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 90 and $240.00 for 95). (Image)	$22.50 SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
1352	u	513	#513, 13c Apple green, outstanding centering within considerably larger margins than normally found, exceptionally bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 for 95 and $770.00 for 98). (Image)	$25.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
1353	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, perfectly centered within particularly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $210.00); the highest grade to date, being one of only two mint stamps (both hinged) to achieve Superb 98 status. (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
1354	u	515	#515, 20c Light ultramarine, a striking mint single that features margins of enormous size and being marvelously well centered within these oversized borders, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an incredibly large-margined gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $890.00 for 95 and $2,300.00 for 98); the highest grade awarded to a never hinged example of this stamp. (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1355	u	516	#516, 30c Orange red, gorgeous color that is especially deep and vibrant, sharp detailed impression on bright white paper, extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large margins, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2001 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $740.00). (Image)	$85.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
1356	u	517	#517, 50c Red violet, a superlative mint example, possessing a marvelous overall mint "bloom", with strikingly intense color and impression which are wonderfully contrasted by its bright white paper, exceptionally large and perfectly balanced margins all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1991 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,600.00). (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1357	u	517	#517, 50c Red violet, especially well centered within lavishly large margins, bright color and a clean impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 95 and $2,600.00 for 98). (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
1358	u	518	#518, $1.00 Violet brown, mathematically precise centering within large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $250.00). (Image)	$50.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
1359	u	518	#518, $1.00 Violet brown, a highly desirable mint single that is exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color and a stunning prooflike impression on crisp paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptionally choice example; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $920.00). (Image)	$120.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
1360	u	519	#519, 2c Carmine, a sensational mint example of this very scarce and often faked stamp, being in the finest quality available, absolutely perfectly centered within much larger margins than normally found, intensely rich color in the shade characteristic only to genuine copies, deeply etched impression as well, flawless o.g., n.h., a superb gem; an incredibly rare stamp in this stellar condition; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,100.00); this is the highest grade given to this stamp, being one of only three to receive this impressive grade; ex-Beckley. (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction