Lot
2254 
1916, 30¢ orange red, unwatermarked, perf 10, position 51 from the plate no. "6917" sheet, o.g., never hinged (slight gum blemish), natural s.e. at left, wide margins and rich deep color, Very Fine. Scott No. 476A $4,250 for the grade of fine.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ PERF 10 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER FROM ONE OF THE TWO CERTIFIED SHEETS OF 100.
It is believed that the Scott 476A came into existence during the transition from gauging perforation 10 to 11 and the use of the new unwatermarked paper. Although the Bureau does not record producing such an issue, it is evident that at least three different unwatermarked sheets where used, creating the 209 issued stamps (top right pane of 100 from plate #6911, bottom right pane of 100 from plate #6917, two left sheet margin blocks of 4 and a bottom margin single from plate #6914. The far majority of these stamps are off-centered and is the reason for the Scott catalog valuation in the grade of fine.
Realized: $3,250