Lot 493
1917, 2¢ rose, type I, top margin plate block of 18 showing dramatic diagonal pre-printing paper fold, o.g., never hinged (some gum skips), F.-V.F. and unusual.Scott No. 499 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot 494 o
1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia, wavy line machine cancel, rich deep rose color, nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 500 $240.
Realized: $180
Lot 495
1917, 5¢ rose error, the double error in a complete sheet of 100 (positions 74 & 84), o.g., never hinged, bright snd fresh, minor flaws at right of sheet of little consequence, F.-V.F., scarce in full sheet format.Scott No. 505 $2,000+.
Realized: $650
Lot 496
1917, 5¢ rose error, the single error in a block of 6, tied by "Special Delivery" straight line handstamps on large portion of cover with Lincoln, Nebr. postmark, rich color, Fine.Scott No. 505 $550 for used single.
Realized: $475
Lot 497 o
1917, 9¢ salmon red, perf 10 at top, Parsons, Kansas precancel, well centered for this typically off centered issue, rich bright color, Very Fine, a very rare stamp in sound condition as most known examples are faulty and poorly centered; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 509a $11,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1917 9¢ FRANKLIN PERFORATED 10 AT TOP.
Realized: $5,000
Lot 498
1917, 12¢ claret brown, o.g., never hinged, gem centering amid beautifully balanced margins, bright color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $150).Scott No. 512 $18.
Realized: $105
Lot 499
1919, 13¢ apple green, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, P.O. fresh with brilliant color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 513 $28.
Realized: $40