Costs of US Stamps Scott 509 – 1917 9c Benjamin Franklin Perf 11. Page 1

US Stamps Price Scott Catalog 509: 9c 1917 Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3103

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), o.g., never hinged, handsome well margined example in pristine mint condition, Extremely Fine, 2002 P.S.E. certificate for strip of three from wqhich this stamp was taken, this being the center stamp from the strip. Scott $27. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3103

US$50.00
US Stamps Prices Scott Cat. #509: 9c 1917 Franklin Perf 11. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2930

1917, 9¢ salmon red. Left margin plate “12571” block of 6, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 509; $250.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2930

US$240.00
US Stamps Values Scott Cat. #509: 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 475

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Bottom (509a). Vivid color, centered to left, bold postal cancel FINE. ONE OF ONLY TWO SOUND REGULARLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLES OF THE 1917 9-CENT PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM IN EXISTENCE. A GREAT RARITY. At a certain point during production one of the perforating wheels became defective. In the course of repairs part of one perforation wheel was inadvertently changed from Perf 11 to Perf 10. Based on the physical evidence of surviving copies, this was the nineteenth row of pins on the wheel. Many examples of the Perf 10 on One Side rarities show transitional perfs from 10 to 11 or from 11 to 10. This is because the out-of-gauge perforation pins would frequently cross the span of more than one stamp, depending on where the wheel contacted the sheet. The Perf 10 on One Side varieties span both the 1917 Washington-Franklin and 1922-23 Issues. It is interesting to note that, apart from the 2c, there is no duplication of denomination between the issues. This would seem to indicate that the improperly repaired wheel was in use for only a short period of time, as there was little overlap in production of the issues. Based on dates of issue of the basic stamps, this probably occurred early in 1923. Our census of Scott 509a, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/509a/509a.pdf , contains a total of 27 used and one unused example of this rarity. Of the 27 used copies, fully 22 are precancelled. Only five have regular cancels. Of these five only two are sound (the copy offered here and no. 21) and both have similar centering. Census No. 509a-CAN-01. Ex Twigg-Smith and Natalee Grace. With 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 475

US$2,000.00
Value of US Stamps Scott # 509 - 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1857

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extremely attractive example featuring a wide top margin, intense color, and gleaming fresh gum, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1857

US$200.00
Costs of US Stamps Scott Catalogue 509: 9c 1917 Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2401

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), o.g., never hinged, sensational mint example with robust color, a good looking stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $185 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $27. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2401

US$150.00
Values of US Stamp Scott 509 - 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2402

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), o.g., never hinged, lovely example with extra large margins and vibrant rich shade, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $185 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $27. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2402

US$120.00
US Stamps Price Scott Cat. #509: 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 301

9c Salmon Red (Scott 509). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6918 block of six with wide selvage, vivid color, slightly short gum at top, bottom center stamp with single perf indentation, few tiny inclusions in margin, still Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 301

US$150.00
Values of US Stamp Scott Cat. 509: 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 705

9c Salmon Red (Scott 509). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with copy of 1989 P.F. certificate for block, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $650.00 as 98), only one has graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 705

US$750.00
US Stamps Values Scott 509: 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1354

Scott 509, 1917 9c Salmon red,NH, 2013 PSE Graded XF-Sup 95 Certificate (SMQ price $210)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1354

US$100.00
US Stamps Prices Scott Catalogue #509 - 9c 1917 Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 385

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, desirable wide top with outstanding color, with a trivial inclusion spot on upper right stamp, Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 385

US$150.00
Prices of US Stamp Scott Catalogue # 509 - 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 584

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, choice wide top, Post Office fresh; inconsequential perf “dimple” along right side of upper right selvage not affecting any of the stamps, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 584

US$90.00
Costs of US Stamp Scott # 509 - 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 583

1917, 9¢ salmon red (Scott 509), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, handome top plate, with vibrant color; imbedded perf dimple present along the top of the upper right stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 583

US$80.00
US Stamps Values Scott Catalog #509: 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 462

9c Salmon Red (Scott 509). Mint N.H., vibrant color and paper, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $650.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 462

US$1,600.00
Value of US Stamps Scott #509 - 9c 1917 Franklin Perf 11. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3596

9c Salmon Red (Scott 509). Massive Jumbo margins, mathematically perfect centering, dazzling color with neat boxed town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a perfect stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $365.00 as 98), this is the only example to receive this ultimate grade with none equal, the next highest used example is graded 98

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3596

US$350.00
US Stamp Prices Scott Catalog # 509 - 1917 9c Franklin Perf 11. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 431

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Bottom (509a). Vivid color, centered to left, bold postal cancel FINE. ONE OF ONLY TWO SOUND REGULARLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLES OF THE 1917 9-CENT PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM IN EXISTENCE. A GREAT RARITY. At a certain point during production one of the perforating wheels became defective. In the course of repairs part of one perforation wheel was inadvertently changed from Perf 11 to Perf 10. Based on the physical evidence of surviving copies, this was the nineteenth row of pins on the wheel. Many examples of the Perf 10 on One Side rarities show transitional perfs from 10 to 11 or from 11 to 10. This is because the out-of-gauge perforation pins would frequently cross the span of more than one stamp, depending on where the wheel contacted the sheet. The Perf 10 on One Side varieties span both the 1917 Washington-Franklin and 1922-23 Issues. It is interesting to note that, apart from the 2c, there is no duplication of denomination between the issues. This would seem to indicate that the improperly repaired wheel was in use for only a short period of time, as there was little overlap in production of the issues. Based on dates of issue of the basic stamps, this probably occurred early in 1923. Our census of Scott 509a, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/509a/509a.pdf , contains a total of 27 used and one unused example of this rarity. Of the 27 used copies, fully 22 are precancelled. Only five have regular cancels. Of these five only two are sound (the copy offered here and no. 21) and both have similar centering. Census No. 509a-CAN-01. Ex Twigg-Smith. With 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1028, Lot 431

US$2,100.00