Sale 115: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1345 o   

1914, 1¢ green, S.L. watermark, perf 12 x 10, bright color, "Quincy Illinois" precancel, some trimmed perfs at bottom, Fine appearing example of this rarity; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 423A    $5,000.

Realized: $600

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Lot 1346 o   

1914, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, perf 12 x 10, reasonably well centered with perfs clear of design on all side, cork cancel, pulled perf at top left, Very Fine appearance, ex-Lyons; with photocopy of 1997 P.F. certificate for pair.
Scott No. 423C    $15,000.

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1914 5¢ COMPOUND PERFORATION VARIETY.

The large majority of the 5¢ compound perfs are defective and/or off center with perfs touching the design. This has decent centering and a minor fault, making it a premium example.

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 1347    

1914, 7¢ black, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, deep intense color, well centered amid wide margins, Very Fine and choice; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 430    $190.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1348    

1914, 15¢ gray, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, fresh with rich deep color, wide margins, Very Fine; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 437    $275.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1349    

1914, 15¢ gray, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, large margins, Very Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 437    $275.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1350    

1914, 20¢ ultramarine, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, fresh with strong vibrant color, wide margins, Very Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 438    $450.

Realized: $625

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Lot 1351    

1914, 20¢ ultramarine, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., hinge remnant, Extremely Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 438    $200.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1352    

1914, 30¢ orange red, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,050).
Scott No. 439    $500.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 1353    

1915, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid tall margins, bold color, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine jumbo, a scarce never hinged high value; with 1990 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85J, SMQ $1,500).
Scott No. 440    $1,100.

Realized: $850

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Lot 1354    

1915, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, perf 10, o.g., very lightly hinged (if at all), Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1997 P.F. certificate for block of 4.
Scott No. 440    $450.

Realized: $425

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