Sale 24: The Washington 2006 Sale

Lot 232    

1902, 13¢ purple black. Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, strong radiant color and razor sharp impression, fresh and immaculate, Superb, oustandingly choice; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 98).
Scott No. 308    $110.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 233    

1903, 50¢ orange. Immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which has been lightly hinged once, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, remarkably choice, rarely encountered with centering and margins as such; with 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).
Scott No. 310    $475.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 234 o   

1903, $5 dark green. Light cancel leaving the portrait unobstructed, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins around, deep and wonderfully rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, a magnificent used high value; with 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 313    $750.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 235    

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf. Top margin single, o.g., never hinged, full top margin with huge even margins around, deep and wonderfully rich color, fresh and pristine, Superb, as fine as a single can exist; with 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 98).
Scott No. 315    $425.

This is one of two examples to attain the grade of "Superb 98" according to the P.S.E. Population report, with one higher, 98J.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 236    

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf. Top margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, large margins, fresh with bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful 20th Century Plate Black in perfect condition; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 315    $4,000.

Realized: $5,500

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