Lot
329 
1917, 50¢ red violet, o.g., never hinged, precision centering with large evenly balanced margins around, strong brilliant color, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,300). Scott No. 517 $115.
AN OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 50¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE.
Realized: $625