Sale 111: Gems of Philately

Lot 3181    

1916, 11¢ dark green, unwatermarked, perf 10, top margin plate no. "7498" block of 6, o.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered throughout and margins beautifully balanced, rich intense color and wonderful freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a truly stunning plate and without question one of the finest extant; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95), by way of comparison, a single graded 95 in the SMQ is value at $625.
Scott Nos. 473    $750.

Apparently there was a 2018 note from the P.S.E. stating that the bottom right single would grade Gem 100 no which longer accompanies.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 3182    

1917, $5 light green, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,100).
Scott Nos. 480    $375.

Realized: $700

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Lot 3183    

1919, 5¢ blue, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil, pair, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering and wide evenly balanced margins, fresh with bold vivid color, Superb, a marvelous gem pair; with 2022 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $275) with only five graded higher.
Scott Nos. 496    $18.

Realized: $180

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Lot 3184    

1917, 5¢ rose color error, perf 11, the double error in a block of 12, o.g., never hinged, outstanding centering, Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2004 P.F., 2004 & 2005 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott Nos. 505    $1,850.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 3185    

1917, 50¢ red violet, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, strong vibrant color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $500).
Scott Nos. 517    $120.

Realized: $210

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Lot 3186    

1917, $1 violet brown, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, precise centering within lavishly large margins, beautiful shade, a Superb jumbo; with 1999 & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $2,250).
Scott Nos. 518    $95.

A VISUALLY STUNNING JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE $1 1917 ISSUE.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 3187    

1917, $1 violet brown, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large margins all around, rich deep color and crisp impression, P.O. fresh, Superb, a lovely never hinged gem high value; with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 98.
Scott Nos. 518    $95.

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Lot 3188    

1917, $1 violet brown, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, deep bold color, evenly balanced margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $525).
Scott Nos. 518    $95.

Realized: $290

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Lot 3189    

1918, $2 orange red & black, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with large evenly balanced margins, bright vibrant orange red color on fresh paper, Superb; with 1997 & 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (S 98, SSV $7,250).
Scott Nos. 523    $1,175.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1918 $2 FRANKLIN ISSUE.

Realized: $6,750

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Lot 3190    

1918, 2¢ carmine, type VII, offset printing, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, a Superb jumbo, a magnificent jumbo gem, one of nine to achieved this grade with only three grading higher; with 1996 P.F., 2014 & 2022 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $1,900).
Scott Nos. 528B    $50.

Realized: $1,350

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