Lot 1387
1917, 50¢ light violet, unwatermarked, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $3,150).Scott No. 477 $2,000.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 1388
1917, 50¢ light violet, unwatermarked, perf 10, o.g., hinged, Very Fine; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 477 $850.
Realized: $625
Lot 1389
1916, $1 violet black, unwatermarked, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich bold color and Post Office fresh, Very Fine and choice; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 478 $1,400.
Realized: $850
Lot 1390
1916, $1 violet black, unwatermarked, perf 10, o.g., P.F. certificate states small thin spot and small toned spot, both of which are trivial, otherwise Fine to Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 478 $600.
Realized: $170
Lot 1391
1917, $2 dark blue, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, fresh with rich bold color, Very Fine and choice; with 2003 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 479 $475.
Realized: $400
Lot 1392
1917, $2 dark blue, perf 10, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 479 $210.
Realized: $140
Lot 1393
1917, $5 light green, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid well balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $600).Scott No. 480 $375.
Realized: $350
Lot 1394
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil, large part o.g., missing perf at left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, still much nicer than normal for this rarity; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 491 $2,500.
Realized: $550
Lot 1395 o
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil, few blunt perfs at right (not mentioned on certificate), Very Fine; with 2003 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 491 $800.
Realized: $375
Lot 1396 o
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil, bright color, light "Brooklyn, N.Y." oval cancel, pair, Very Fine and choice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 491 $3,750.
A WONDERFUL USED PAIR OF THE 2¢ ROTARY PRESS HORIZONTAL COIL. VERY SCARCE IN THIS QUALITY.
Realized: $1,700