Lot 213 P
1908-09, Washington-Franklins, D.L. watermark, 1¢ to $1 complete, large die proofs, complete set of 12 values, on India on cards (36x38mm approximately), strong bright colors, 6¢ with some oxdization, Very Fine, ex-"Georgetown".Scott No. 331P1-342P1 $15,250.
AN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1908 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN LARGE DIE PROOFS.
It is believed that around five complete sets exist and probably one set still remaining full size.
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214 
1909, $1 violet brown, D.L. watermark, well centered with rich color, tied by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China, Jun 2" duplex postmark on cover addressed to philatelic dealer Percy Doane in New York, Very Fine.Scott No. 342; $6,000 on cover Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE SOLO USAGE OF THE 1909 $1 FRANKLIN ISSUE FROM SHANGHAI, CHINA.
Lot
215 
1908, 1¢ green, D.L. watermark, vertical coil, pair, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering, very fresh with strong bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gem mint pair; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $650).Scott No. 348 $225.
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216 
1909, 1¢ green, on bluish paper, top margin plate no. "4890" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., rich deep color, exceptional centering throughout, Extremely Fine, an extremely difficult plate block to find with this choice centering; with 1980 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 357 $1,100.
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217
1909, 15¢ pale ultramarine, on bluish paper, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, fresh distinctively bluish paper and bright vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, an attractive never hinged example of this difficult issue; with 2023 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $4,500).Scott No. 366 $3,000.