Sale 24: The Washington 2006 Sale

Lot 263    

1917, $5 light green. Top margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, outstanding centering amid wide margins, rich vibrant color and sharp impression on bright paper, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine and choice, a magnificent never hinged example of the $5 Marshall perf. 10 plate block, without question one of the finest example in existence; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 480    $5,000.

Realized: $11,500

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Lot 264    

1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia. Immaculate original gum which is never hinged, perfect centering amid wonderfully balanced margins, gorgeous rich distinctive deep rose color, Post Office fresh, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 500    $575.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 265    

1917, 5¢ blue. Bottom margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, marvelously centered amid large oversized margins, intensely deep color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem, an outstanding plate number single; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).
Scott No. 504    $19.

Realized: $270

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Lot 266    

1917, 8¢ olive bister. O.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid huge beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant color, remarkably fresh, a Superb jumbo, a truly outstanding gem for the most condition conscience collector, Perfection! with 2005 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 508    $26.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 267    

1917, 10¢ orange yellow. Bottom margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid remarkably large evenly balanced margins all around, bright color and very fresh, a Superb gem, an extraordinary mint jumbo single; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 510    $38.

Realized: $725

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Lot 268    

1917, 15¢ gray. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous rich shade, fresh and immaculate, Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 98).
Scott No. 514    $78.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 269    

1917, $1 violet brown. Top margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid well balanced oversized margins, gorgeous rich vibrant color on bright paper, vivid freshness, an Extremely Fine jumbo, rarely encountered so big; with 2000 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup Jumbo 95J).
Scott No. 518    $105.

Realized: $950

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Lot 270    

1918, $2 orange red & black. O.g., very lightly hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, bold color and shade, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a tough stamp so choice; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95).
Scott No. 523    $600.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 271    

1918, $2 orange red & black. Top margin plate block of 8 with double plate number and arrow, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, deep rich color and bold shade enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, pristine and exceptionally fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice example of this never hinged plate block rarity; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 523    $18,000.

Realized: $17,500

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Lot 272    

1918, $5 deep green & black. Top margin plate block of 8 with double plate number and arrow, o.g., never hinged, each stamp beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, intensely rich color and shade, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine, an exceptionally choice and rare never hinged plate block, very rare in this stunning quality; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 524    $7,000.

Realized: $7,250

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