Sale 90: Gems of Philately

Lot 250    

1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, S.L. watermark, perf 11, top left sheet margin plate number "7261" block of 20, o.g., never hinged, nice overall centering, rich distinctive pale carmine red color, beautifully bright and fresh, tiny selvage nick at upper left not affecting plate block of six and not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine; with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 461    $7,150.

A WONDERFUL FULL TOP SHEET MARGIN PLATE BLOCK OF 20 OF THE SCARCE 1915 2¢ PALE CARMINE RED ISSUE.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 251    

1916, 5¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SSV $1,250).
Scott No. 466    $150.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 252 /   

1916, 5¢ carmine error, the single error in a block of 9, o.g., top center stamp lightly hinged, others including error never hinged, error exceptionally well centered, rich color and very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 467    $800 for single error.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 253    

1916, 5¢ carmine error, neatly tied by "Richmond, Va., Nov 19, 1919" machine cancel on locally addressed cover to "the Southern Publishing Co., Mr. Aug. Dietz, Pres.", Very Fine; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 467; $5,000    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A WONDERFUL AND RARE ON COVER EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 5¢ PERF 10 CARMINE ERROR ADDRESSED TO THE NOTABLE PHILATELIST AUGUST DIETZ.

Realized: $8,500

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Lot 254    

1916, 15¢ gray, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within evenly balanced margins, strong bold color, Superb, one of six examples to receive this never hinged grade with no examples higher; with 2009 & 2018 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $7,000).
Scott No. 475    $375.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1916 15¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE.

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Lot 255    

1918, $5 deep green & black, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich bold colors, Superb, with only three examples grading higher; with 2011 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $2,650).
Scott No. 524    $340.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 256    

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset, type VII, top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid huge evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color on bright paper, a Superb jumbo, a stunning plate number single, with only three examples grading higher; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $1,900).
Scott No. 528B    $50.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 257    

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type V, bottom margin plate no. "11260" block of 6, o.g., never hinged, huge margins all around showing portions of adjacent stamps on all three sides, deep bright color and wonderful freshness, a Superb gem; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98).
Scott No. 533    $1,800.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 258 o   

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type V, neat town cancel, huge even margins showing guideline at bottom, rich brilliant color, Superb, a lovely wide margin gem; with photocopy of 2002 P.F. & 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98, SSV $525).
Scott No. 533    $125.

Realized: $280

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Lot 259 o   

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type V, top margin arrow block of 4, 1921 Benton Harbor, Mich. duplex cancels, huge margins around with full sheet selvage, deep rich color, Superb, a gem position multiple; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 533    $700.

Realized: $525

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