Lot
2229 
1916, 5¢ carmine error, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant color, fresh and immaculate, Superb, one of three examples to grade as such with none higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $12,500). Scott No. 467 $850.
A MARVELOUS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 5¢ CARMINE ERROR OF COLOR.
Realized: $7,250
Lot
2230
1916, 5¢ carmine error, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid oversized well balanced margins, rich vibrant color and bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine jumbo, rarely encountered so big; with 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 467 $850.
Realized: $1,600
Lot
2231
1916, 11¢ dark green, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large oversized margins, intensely rich color, P.O. fresh, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2010 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 473 $90.
Realized: $150
Lot
2232
1917, 50¢ light violet, o.g., never hinged, choice centering and margins, strong vibrant color in bright paper, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates, the later Graded (90, SSV $2,750). Scott No. 477 $2,000.
The 1917 50¢ stamp was produced for only a very short period. It was released three weeks before the new 1917 Perf. 11 issue and was only used for a short period before being replaced by the new issue.
Realized: $2,100
Lot
2233
1917, $2 dark blue, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich color, P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, undeserving of such a low grade; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $240). Scott No. 479 $210.
Lot
2234
1918, 1¢ green coil, pair, o.g., never hinged, both stamps perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, bold color and P.O. fresh, a Superb gem; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $185 for 98). Scott No. 486 $4.
Realized: $270
Lot 2235 o
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil, wavy line machine cancel, bright color, Very Fine and scarce; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 491 $800.
Realized: $525