Lot
206 
1914, 7¢ black, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering, rich bold color and particularly fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking never hinged gem; with 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,350). Scott No. 430 $200.
Realized: $950
Lot
207
1914, 15¢ gray, o.g., never hinged, rich color, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,700). Scott No. 437 $280.
Realized: $1,200
Lot
208
1915, 50¢ violet, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large margins, strong bright color, Superb, this being one of six examples to receive this grade with only one higher (a 100); with 2007 & 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificates both (Superb 98, SMQ $12,000). Scott No. 440 $1,050.
AN OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 50¢ PERF 10 SINGLE LINE WATERMARK ISSUE.
Realized: $8,000
Lot
209
1915, 50¢ violet, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large well balanced margins, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2013 P.S.A.G. and 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificates, both (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $5,250). Scott No. 440 $1,050.
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 50¢ WASHINGTON ISSUE.
Realized: $2,700
Lot
210
1915, 50¢ violet, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid full well balanced margins, fresh with bright vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $5,250). Scott No. 440 $1,050.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 50¢ PERF 10 SINGLE LINE WATERMARK ISSUE.
Realized: $2,700
Lot
211
1915, 50¢ violet, o.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered within large margins, bold vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2002 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $5,250) with only eight graded higher. Scott No. 440 $1,050.
A GEM ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 50¢ PERF 10 SINGLE LINE WATERMARK ISSUE.
Realized: $2,500
Lot
212
1914, 2¢ carmine, horizontal flat plate coil, line pair, o.g., never hinged, remarkable centering amid wide margins, bright vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of seven examples to receive this grade with only two higher (both 98); with 1992, 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,900). Scott No. 444 $650.
A OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 2¢ HORIZONTAL FLAT PLATE COIL ISSUE.
Realized: $2,000
Lot
213
1914, 3¢ violet, horizontal flat plate coil, horizontal line pair, o.g., never hinged, wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color and pristine freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, a striking never hinged line pair, this being one of three examples to receive this grade with only examples grading higher; with 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $4,500). Scott No. 445 $2,600.
Realized: $3,000
Lot
214
1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, S.L. watermark, perf 11, Post Office original gum which is never hinged, perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color and immaculate freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of fifteen examples to receive this grade with three examples grading higher; 2005 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,000). Scott No. 461 $325.
Realized: $1,250
Lot
215
1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, S.L. watermark, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, strong bold color, evenly balanced margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged example of this difficult issue; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,000) with only three graded higher. Scott No. 461 $325.
Realized: $1,250