United States Stamps continued...

**1912-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
621	u	405	#405, 1c Green, wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression on fresh white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely large-margined gem; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $235.00 for 95 and $840.00 for 98). (Image)	$16.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
622	Ou	405	#405, 1c Green, jumbo used example, exceptionally well centered within huge margins, rich luxuriant color, light wavy machine cancel, extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $80.00 for 95 and $215.00 for 98). (Image)	$0.25 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
623	EDU	406	#406, 2c Carmine, well centered single (small insect damage) tied to cover to Falmouth, Jamaica, the two cents paying only a domestic rate so charged postage due, stamp is tied by both a Boston flag machine cancel and bold violet "3d" postage due handstamp (the second earliest known strike of this woodblock marking), this cover being the February 15, 1912 earliest documented usage for this 2c Washington issue, backstamped, cover is very fine and an early date for this stamp that was issued sometime in February; 2003 PF certificate; ex-"Alpha". (Image)	Est. 750-1,000 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
624	EDU	406a	#406a, 2c Carmine, booklet pane bottom right single, tied to a very clean and attractive District Parsonage corner card cover to Nashville, Tenn., May 2, 1912 earliest documented usage, stamp tied by exceptionally well printed Washington, D.C. machine cancel, extremely fine; this 2c is a very common value but it is decidedly scarcer from the booklet pane making this earliest documented usage very desirable, especially in this choice condition; 2003 APS certificate; ex-Hart, "Alpha". (Image)	Est. 750-1,000 SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
625	u	407	#407, 7c Black, exceedingly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep intense color and impression on crisp white paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1979 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $270.00). (Image)	$80.00 SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
626	Ou	408	#408, 1c Green imperforate, an eye-catching used bottom margin plate no. 6610 single, other margins are also immense, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression, light town c.d.s. cancel, a superb used gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100- we would have thought a Jumbo designation would be appropriate; SMQ $32.00 for "only" a 98); this is the only used example to achieve Gem 100 status, the highest grade awarded to date. (Image)	$0.65 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
627		410	#410, 1c Green coil, perf. 8 1/2 horiz., choice guide line pair, exceedingly well centered within unusually large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $95.00 Will close during Public Auction
628		411	#411, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8 1/2 horiz., select quality line pair, deep "fiery" color, extraordinarily well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	$125.00 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
629	u	412	#412, 1c Green coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., a remarkable guide line pair that is perfectly centered within large margins, brilliantly fresh, with rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression on immaculate white paper, even the guide line is perfectly positioned between the stamps, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2003 PF certificate and accompanied by 1990 and 2006 PSE certificates (the last graded Superb 98; SMQ $1,800.00); the highest grade assigned to any #412 to date and the only line pair to receive this superlative designation; ex-"Vineyard". (Image)	$260.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
630		413	#413, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8 1/2 vert., guide line pair, uncharacteristically well centered within large margins, prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially scarce line pair in this choice condition; 1986 and 2006 PF certificates. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
631		413	#413, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8 1/2 vert., an impressive guide line pair, particularly well centered, strong intense color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
632	EDU	413	#413, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, well centered single, though most perforations trimmed when applied by an affixing device, radiant color, April 16, 1912 earliest documented usage, stamp tied to fancy corner card cover with illustration on the reverse of Dean Bros. Steam Pump Works by Indianapolis, Ind. machine cancel, crisp and handsome cover, very fine; 2001 PF certificate; ex-"Alpha". (Image)	Est. 750-1,000 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
633	u	414	#414, 8c Pale olive green, an eye-catching mint single, being extraordinarily well centered within immense margins, outstanding color that is incredibly deep and luxuriant, prooflike impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $165.00 for 95 and $350.00 for 98). (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
634	u	414	#414, 8c Pale olive green, especially deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression, exceptionally well centered within extravagantly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $165.00 for 95 and $350.00 for 98). (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
635	u	414	#414, 8c Pale olive green, select bottom sheet-margin partial imprint single, featuring excellent centering within extra-large margins, gorgeous intense color and impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1998 and 2005 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $355.00). (Image)	$100.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
636	u	415	#415, 9c Salmon red, an exciting mint single that has the distinction of being the only stamp in the PSE population report to receive the grade of Superb 98, the highest grade awarded, perfectly centered within uncommonly large margins, gorgeous bright color and a well defined impression on brilliantly white paper, o.g., n.h., a truly superb stamp for the most demanding condition conscious collector; 1996 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,050.00). (Image)	$120.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
637	u	415	#415, 9c Salmon red, outstanding centering amid extraordinarily large margins, remarkably bright and fresh, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and choice; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $195.00 for 95 and $395.00 for 98). (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
638		415	#415, 9c Salmon red, extraordinarily well centered and margined, brilliantly fresh color and paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	$120.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
639	u	416	#416, 10c Orange yellow, a visually striking mint single, possessing truly radiant color and a superbly detailed impression, plus it is flawlessly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, superb; encapsulated PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $350.00); one of four stamps (all hinged) to be awarded this grade, the highest to date (one with a Jumbo designation). (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
640		416	#416, 10c Orange yellow, deeply rich color on bright white paper, well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)	$100.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction