Lot 223
1917, 5¢ rose error, o.g., never hinged, rich vibrant color, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem example of this error; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,150).Scott No. 505 $625.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 224
1917, 5¢ rose error, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large well balanced margins, bold bright color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional never hinged gem; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,150).Scott No. 505 $625.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 225
1917, 5¢ rose error, o.g., never hinged, evenly balanced margins and precision centering, rich vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2016 P.S.A.G. & 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificates, both (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,150).Scott No. 505 $625.
AN SUPERBLY CENTERED NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 5¢ PERF 11 ERROR OF COLOR.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 226
1917, 6¢ red orange, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color on Post Office fresh paper, Superb, a magnificent never hinged gem, one of eight examples to receive this grade with only four examples grading higher; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $600).Scott No. 506 $28.
Realized: $525
Lot 227
1917, 11¢ light green, transitional perf 10/11 and perf 10 at bottom, bottom stamps in top margin block of 4 (transitional stamp at right), o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh with rich color, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 511a $15,036.
A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 11¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE SHOWING BOTH THE TRANSITIONAL PERF 10 & 11 AND PERF 10 AT BOTTOM IN A MULTIPLE WITH NORMAL.
Realized: $6,250
Lot 228
1917, 50¢ red violet, o.g., never hinged, large balanced margins and exceptional centering, rich bright color on fresh paper, Superb, a wonderful gem high value; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,300).Scott No. 517 $115.
Realized: $850