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1917, 50ยข red violet (517), positively perfectly centered with large margins, lovely pastel color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, an absolutely Superb gem. SMQ price $1,650 for Superb 98. Scott $130 ONE OF ONLY FOUR EXAMPLES AWARDED A GEM 100 BY PSE, WITH JUST A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER (100J). Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded Gem 100. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1317 |
US$2,100.00 |
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United States 1910-30 Issues 1917 50c red violet, top plate no. block of six, l.h. in selvage, stamps n.h., one stamp with gum skip, fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 104 |
US$450.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, near-perfect centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,650.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1240 |
US$400.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., precisely centered with choice margins, lovely pastel color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, SMQ $1,650.00 as 98, unpriced in this higher grade), one of only four to have been awarded this prestigious grade (plus one 100J) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 6054 |
US$2,100.00 |
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United States 1910-30 Issues 1917 50c red violet, left margin plate number block of six, well centered, n.h. and post office fresh, v.f., with 2009 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 272 |
US$1,300.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Scarsdale, with 2001 P.F. and 2001 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,250.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5908 |
US$650.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 517, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E.. P.S.E. encapsulated (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,250.00 as 98). Only one stamp has graded higher to date in the P.S.E. Population Report and only three others share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1106 |
US$1,300.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H. block of four, wonderfully well-centered with marvelous color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2104 |
US$325.00 |
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50c Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, beautiful color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate as the Red Violet shade (XF 90, SMQ $200.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2103 |
US$140.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $200.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 687 |
US$150.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., wide margins and perfectly centered, striking color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $1,800.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1935 |
US$750.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $700.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1936 |
US$375.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1910-30 ISSUES 1917 50c red violet, top plate no. block of six, l.h. in selvage, stamps n.h., one stamp with gum skip, fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 230 |
US$750.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 517, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98. Ex Scarsdale. With 2001 P.F. and 2001 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $2,800.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4888 |
US$1,400.00 |
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50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 13655 block of six, deep rich color on bright paper FINE-VERY FINE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 50-CENT PERF 11 FRANKLIN, SCOTT 517. We have only offered two others since keeping computerized records. One is a top (which realized $7,500 hammer in our Saddleback sale) and one is a left plate block (ex Silver Lake). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4889 |
US$750.00 |