Sale 111: Gems of Philately

Lot 3171    

1912, 10¢ orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf 12, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins all around, deep rich color and exceptionally fresh, a Superb gem, an outstanding never hinged gem; with 2022 P.F. certificate Graded (S 98, SSV $1,800).
Scott Nos. 416    $100.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 3172 o   

1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf 12, unobtrusive oval cancel, large evenly balanced margins and virtually perfect centering, rich bold color on bright paper, Superb, rarely encountered in such exceptional condition, with only 2 graded higher; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $950).
Scott Nos. 421    $28.

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Lot 3173    

1914, 4¢ brown, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally centered amid wide balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 95.
Scott Nos. 427    $75.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3174    

1914, 10¢ orange yellow, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an outstanding gem; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate Graded XF-Superb 95, SMQ $750.
Scott Nos. 433    $95.

Realized: $500

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Lot 3175    

1914, 12¢ claret brown, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, deep intense color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gem Post Office fresh stamp; with 1989 P.F. certificate for block & 2007 P.S.E. Graded (XF-Superb 95 Cert., SMQ $475).
Scott Nos. 435    $30.

Realized: $475

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Lot 3176    

1914, 15¢ gray, S.L. watermark, perf 10, immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, perfectly centered amid uncommonly large and beautifully balanced margins, rich shade and exceptional freshness, Superb, a striking large-margin gem; with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (98, SSV $4,250).
Scott Nos. 437    $275.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 3177    

1914, 15¢ gray, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, strong bright color and exceptional freshness, Superb, a remarkable never hinged gem; with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (98).
Scott Nos. 437    $275.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 3178    

1914, 20¢ ultramarine, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering, rich vivid color and Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2021 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95).
Scott Nos. 438    $450.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 3179    

1915, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., lightly hinged, precision centering amid large margins, rich bright color and wonderful freshness, Superb, an outstanding mint example; with 1999 P.F. & 2020 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (98, SSV $2,200).
Scott Nos. 440    $450.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 3180    

1915, 2¢ carmine, type III, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil, pair, o.g., never hinged, centering perfect with margins beautifully balanced, rich color and Post Office freshness, Superb, a wonderful gem pair; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $475), with only one graded higher.
Scott Nos. 455    $43.

Realized: $300

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