Lot 1395
1917, $5 light green, o.g., very lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderfully choice stamp.Scott No. 480 $220.
Realized: $290
Lot 1396
1917, 10¢ orange yellow + $2 dark blue + $5 light green (strip of 3), tied by New York Foreign Station oval postmarks on part 1917 registered cover; 10¢ and $2 somewhat defective, otherwise F.-V.F., a scarce high value usage.Scott No. 480+479+472 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $725
Lot 1397 o
1917, $5 light green, light town cancel, perfect centering amid wide margins, strong bright color on fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous used high value.Scott No. 480 $40.
Realized: $475
Lot 1398
1916, 1¢ green, imperf, o.g., never hinged, enormous margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at all sides, deep color, Superb; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (Gem 100).Scott No. 481 $2.
Realized: $100
Lot 1399
1917, 3¢ violet, type I, coil, line pair, o.g., never hinged, bright color, Very Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF 80, SMQ $230).Scott No. 493 $230.
Realized: $180
Lot 1400 o
1917, 4¢ orange brown coil, pair, Cincinnati oval cancels, nicely centered, radiant color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 495 $18.
Realized: $40
Lot 1401
1919, 5¢ blue coil, horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering and balanced margins, fresh with bold vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem pair; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $80+).Scott No. 496 $18.
Realized: $95