Lot 1615 o
1912, 1¢ green, horizontal coil, line pair, slogan machine cancel, exceptional centering, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a rare used line pair in gem condition, this being one of two examples to receive this grade with only one higher (at 98); with 2003 & 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $600).Scott No. 412 $250.
Realized: $300
Lot 1616
1912, 8¢ pale olive green, top margin plate number "5721" single, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2003 P.S.E. & 2015 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $525).Scott No. 414 $90.
Realized: $400
Lot 1617
1914, 12¢ claret brown, left margin plate number "6910" single, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color on bright fresh paper, choice centering with well balanced margins, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 417 $90.
Realized: $160
Lot 1618
1912, 15¢ gray, o.g., never hinged, choice centering and margins, strong color on bright paper, Extremely Fine; with photocopy of 1999 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. 418 $175.
Realized: $210
Lot 1619
1914, 50¢ violet, S.L. watermark, left plate no. "7040" block of six, bright shade, F.-V.F.Scott No. 421 $10,000.
THE 50-CENT PERF 12 WITH SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN PLATE BLOCK FORM.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 1620
1912, $1 violet brown, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 1993 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 423 $450.
Realized: $425