Lot 1195 P
1908, 1¢-$1 Washington-Franklin, small die proofs. On white wove paper, lacking 3¢ for completion, full large even margins, rich colors, 10¢ with slight oxidation, Very Fine, a rare set.Scott No. 331P2//342P2 $7,975.
Realized: $7,000
Lot 1196 P
1908, 2¢ Washington, trial color large die proof. 11 on card (51x54mm) in different colors (2 in dull orange), all bright and fresh, one with manuscript "Lavender" with slight card thinning, Very Fine.Scott No. 332TC1 $8,250.
Realized: $6,500
Lot 1197
1908, 8¢ olive green. O.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich vibrant color, immaculate P.O. freshness, Superb, a remarkable mint gem, with only two to grade as such with none higher; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,000).Scott No. 337 $105.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 1198 E
1908, 12¢ Washington, Die Essay. 7 different; including dim dusky blue green on bluish white wove, dusky violet on bright yellow wove, orange red on dim dark green blue wove, four on pale orange yellow wove in deep red, dusky green, dim light green blue and dismal dusky red violet, large even margins, Very Fine; #338a-E1d with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 338a-E1a//i $6,300.
Realized: $5,000
Lot 1199 P
1909, 15¢ blue on pink, Trial Color Large Die Proof. Clear to ample margins, F.-V.F., very rare with only a few known, listed but unpriced in Scott.Scott No. 340TC1 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $600
Lot 1200
1909, 5¢ blue coil. Single, o.g., never hinged, rich color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 351 $375.
Realized: $210
Lot 1201
1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper. Block of 4, o.g., never hinged (minor gum skips), bright color, fresh, F.-V.F.Scott No. 369 $1,520.
Realized: $450
Lot 1202 o
1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper. Oval cancel, large margins, Very Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 369 $275.
Realized: $280
Lot 1203
1911, 3¢ deep violet. Full o.g., well centered amid huge margins, fresh with rich vivid color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a big stamp; with 2009 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90 XQ).Scott No. 376 $20.
Realized: $40
Lot 1204
1911, 10¢ yellow. O.g., barest trace of hinge, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint stamp; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 381 $95.
Realized: $240