Lot 2175 P
1908, 1¢-$1 Washington-Franklin complete, large die proofs, on India die sunk on card (137x187mm), each with type "Approved" dated between October 17, 1908 and January 6, 1909 and signed by Postmaster-General George von Meyer, Very Fine, extremely rare with only four or five large die proof sets are known.Scott No. 331P1-342P1 $15,250.
A UNIQUE POSTMASTER-GENERAL APPROVAL SET OF THE 1908-09 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE.
Lot 2176
1908-09, 2¢-3¢, 8¢ & 13¢ Washington-Franklins, blocks of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, all nicely centered and with rich colors, Very Fine.Scott No. 332-333, 337, 339 $510.
Realized: $240
Lot 2177
1908, 1¢ green coil, pair, o.g., never hinged, choice overall centering, rich deep color, P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $375).Scott No. 348 $210.
Realized: $260
Lot 2178 o
1908, 1¢ green coil, light "Airmail" slogan machine cancel, beautifully centered amid wide exceptionally balanced margins, strong bright color, Superb, without a doubt one of the finest used examples extant, the only example to receive this lofty grade with none higher; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SSV $550).Scott No. 348 $50.
Realized: $500
Lot 2179 o
1908, 1¢ green coil, line pair, oval cancels, deep color, Very Fine, scarce in used condition.Scott No. 348 $625.
Realized: $290
Lot 2180 /
1909, 2¢ carmine coil, vertical line pair, o.g., hinge remnant at top, never hinged at bottom, exceptional centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 349 $550.
Realized: $325
Lot 2181
1909, 5¢ blue coil, horizontal line pair, full o.g., fairly well centered, bold color, Very Fine; with 1977 P.F. and 1990 A.P.S. certificates.Scott No. 355 $1,500.
Realized: $650
Lot 2182 o
1909, 5¢ blue coil, horizontal pair, light cork cancels, rich vibrant color, Very Fine; with 1999 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. 355 $875.
Realized: $625
Lot 2183
1909, 10¢ yellow coil, horizontal pair, full o.g., wide top and bottom margins, radiantly rich color, Fine, a bright and fresh pair of the 10¢ Washington coil issue; with 1989 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 356 $6,500.
Realized: $3,250