Lot 1792
1916, 5¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, intensely rich color and pristine Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful gem stamp; with 1989 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,200 for 95 and $4,050 for 98).Scott No. 466 $160.
Realized: $1,250
Lot 1793 /
1916, 5¢ carmine error, the single error in a block of 9, o.g., top and bottom center stamps hinged, error never hinged, rich color, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 467 $1,050 for hinged.
Realized: $475
Lot 1794
1916, 5¢ carmine error, the double error in a complete sheet of 100, o.g., never hinged (corner stamps hinged at right not affecting error block), fresh with bright vibrant color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 467 $3,100 for error block.
Realized: $1,250
Lot 1795
1917, $2 dark blue, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large margins, gorgeous rich color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine, choice so nice; with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $775).Scott No. 479 $500.
Realized: $750
Lot 1796
1917, $2 dark blue, o.g., very lightly hinged, large margins, deep color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 479 $210.
Realized: $125
Lot 1797
1917, $5 light green, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, very fresh with large margins, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $650).Scott No. 480 $390.
Realized: $450
Lot 1798
1917, 3¢ violet, type I, coil, horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering, strong color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $325).Scott No. 493 $75.
Realized: $180
Lot 1799
1917, 3¢ violet, type I, coil, horizontal line pair, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid wide margins, bright vibrant color and immaculate freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gem line pair; with 1982 and 1991 P.F. certificates and 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $760).Scott No. 493 $230.
Realized: $525
Lot 1800
1917, 3¢ violet, type I, coil, horizontal line pair, o.g., never hinged, strong color, natural paper inclusion in right stamp not visible on face, Very Fine.Scott No. 493 $230.
Realized: $115
Lot 1801
1917, 3¢ violet, type I, coil, line pair, o.g., never hinged, strong color, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 493 $230.
Realized: $55