Sale 40: The Autumn Sale

Lot 1906 E   

1918, $2 Franklin vignette in black. On wove die sunk on card (203x151mm), reverse with blue "845967" control and "Jul - 7 1917" date handstamps, some soiling at bottom of card, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare Washington-Franklin issue essay.
Scott No. 523E3b    $1,000.

Realized: $950

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Lot 1907    

1918, $2 orange red & black. Right margin single, o.g., never hinged, large margins, bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 523    $1,200.

Realized: $800

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Lot 1908 o   

1918, $2 orange red & black. Block of 4, 1918 Washington D.C. duplex cancels, large margins, slightly oxidized, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce high value used multiple; with 2003 P.S.E. and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 523    $1,300.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1909    

1918, $5 deep green & black. Top margin plate block of 8 with guide arrow and plate numbers, o.g., rich colors, nicely centered throughout, some hinge reinforcements at top and bottom center, Very Fine.
Scott No. 524    $4,000.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 1910    

1918, 2¢ carmine Offset, type V. O.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins, fresh with rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $375).
Scott No. 527    $40.

Realized: $210

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Lot 1911    

1918, 3¢ purple Offset, type IV, Printed on Both Sides. Right stamp in horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, left stamp with natural wrinkle, Fine, a very scarce variety, undercataloged in Scott.
Scott No. 530b    $650.

Realized: $850

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Lot 1912    

1918, 2¢ carmine rose, Offset imperf, type IV. Plate number single, o.g., never hinged, perfect in every respect, Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (SMQ Gem 100, $300 for Sup 98).
Scott No. 532    $70.

Realized: $115

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Lot 1913    

1918, 2¢ carmine rose, Offset imperf, type IV. Pair, o.g., never hinged, beautiful example with huge margins, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2010 PSAG Graded certificate (95J).
Scott No. 532    $160.

Realized: $95

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Lot 1914    

1918, 2¢ carmine rose, Offset imperf, type IV. Centerline block of 4, o.g., never hinged, huge margins all around, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 532    $400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1915    

1918, 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type V. Pair with plate number 11896, o.g., never hinged, outstanding color, generous margins with plate number at left, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2010 PSAG Graded certificate (90).
Scott No. 533    $420.

Realized: $270

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