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798 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
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1917, 1¢ green, vertical pair, imperf between, unwatermarked, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, choice centering, pulled perf at lower left, F.-V.F., a scarce variety; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (F-VF 75). Scott No. 498c $700.
Realized: $625
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799 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 2¢ lake, type I, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, strong "Boston Lake" shade, Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 499h $1,000.
Realized: $210
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800 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 3¢ light violet, type I, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, fresh with strong color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2002 P.F. & 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $150). Scott No. 501 $20.
Realized: $240
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801 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 4¢ brown, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $160). Scott No. 503 $19.
Realized: $170
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802 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 5¢ blue, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, choice centering within large well balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $165). Scott No. 504 $17.
Realized: $180
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803
1917, 5¢ rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid evenly balanced margins, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of seven to grade a such with only one grading higher (a 98); with 1988 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $575). Scott No. 505 $325.
Realized: $425
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804 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 5¢ rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11, left stamp in horizontal pair with normal (499), o.g., never hinged (2¢ hinged), rich color, Fine; with 1981 & 2009 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 505 $625.
Realized: $240
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805 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
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1917, 5¢ rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11, the single error in a block of 9, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 505 $1,000.
Realized: $525
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806 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 5¢ rose color error, unwatermarked, perf 11, the double error in a block of 12, full o.g., rich color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 505 $1,200.
Realized: $675
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807 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1917, 6¢ red orange, unwatermarked, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid evenly balanced margins, radiantly rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an uncommonly choice gem; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $175). Scott No. 506 $25.
Realized: $140