Sale 54: The Winter Auction

Lot 493    

1917, 2¢ rose, type I, top margin plate block of 18 showing dramatic diagonal pre-printing paper fold, o.g., never hinged (some gum skips), F.-V.F. and unusual.
Scott No. 499    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 494 o   

1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia, wavy line machine cancel, rich deep rose color, nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 500    $240.

Realized: $180

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Lot 495    

1917, 5¢ rose error, the double error in a complete sheet of 100 (positions 74 & 84), o.g., never hinged, bright snd fresh, minor flaws at right of sheet of little consequence, F.-V.F., scarce in full sheet format.
Scott No. 505    $2,000+.

Realized: $650

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Lot 496    

1917, 5¢ rose error, the single error in a block of 6, tied by "Special Delivery" straight line handstamps on large portion of cover with Lincoln, Nebr. postmark, rich color, Fine.
Scott No. 505    $550 for used single.

Realized: $475

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Lot 497 o   

1917, 9¢ salmon red, perf 10 at top, Parsons, Kansas precancel, well centered for this typically off centered issue, rich bright color, Very Fine, a very rare stamp in sound condition as most known examples are faulty and poorly centered; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 509a    $11,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1917 9¢ FRANKLIN PERFORATED 10 AT TOP.

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 498    

1917, 12¢ claret brown, o.g., never hinged, gem centering amid beautifully balanced margins, bright color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $150).
Scott No. 512    $18.

Realized: $105

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Lot 499    

1919, 13¢ apple green, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, P.O. fresh with brilliant color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 513    $28.

Realized: $40

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