Sale 100: Gems of Philately

Lot 2252 BK   

1917, 1¢ green, A.E.F. booklet pane of 30, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, exceptional overall centering amid wide margins, brilliant color on fresh paper, crisp and intact, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem pane in never hinged condition; with 1976 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 498f    $1,700.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED 1¢ A.E.F. BOOKLET PANE OF 30.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 2253    

1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, rich deep rose shade on bright paper, choice centering amid well balanced margins, Extremely Fine; with 2001 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 500    $570.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2254 o   

1917, 5¢ rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11, the single error in a block of 6, Philadelphia registry oval cancels, strong bright color, Fine, a very rare used block.
Scott No. 505    $600.

Realized: $725

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Lot 2255    

1917, 8¢ olive bister, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid huge beautifully balanced margins, radiant color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a remarkable large margin gem; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $275).
Scott No. 508    $25.

Realized: $290

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Lot 2256    

1917, 9¢ salmon red, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins all around, rich brilliant color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful never hinged stamp; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $300).
Scott No. 509    $25.

Realized: $280

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Lot 2257    

1917, 10¢ orange yellow, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, rich radiant color, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, Superb, a wonderful gem, with only four examples grading higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 510    $34.

Realized: $675

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Lot 2258    

1917, 12¢ claret brown, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, rich color and a crisp detailed impression, evenly balanced margins and perfect centering, Superb, rarely encountered so choice, with only four examples grading higher; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $425).
Scott No. 512    $17.

Realized: $450

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Lot 2259    

1917, $1 violet brown, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color and crisp impression, P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem example of the 1917 $1 Franklin issue; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $525).
Scott No. 518    $95.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2260    

1918, $5 deep green & black, o.g., never hinged, rich deep colors on bright paper, choice centering amid large margins, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2002 P.S.E. & 2051 P.F. certificates, both Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,000).
Scott No. 524    $340.

Realized: $575

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