US Stamp Prices Scott 509: 1917 9c Benjamin Franklin Perf 11. Page 2

Scott #509, 9c Salmon red, an extraordinary quality mint single that is remarkably well centered amid extravagantly large margins, brilliantly rich color on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a truly gem stamp for the most fastidious collector; 2005 PF certificate (Superb 98; SSV $675.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 288

1917, 9¢ salmon red (509), wide top margin plate no. block of 6, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott price $250

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4633

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Bottom (Scott 509a). Vibrant color, bold “Reading Pa.” precancel, small corner creases at right FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1917 9-CENT PERF 10 AT BOTTOM. This is the only example among the 23 recorded in our census with the Reading precancel. Unpublished Census No. 509a-CAN-02. Ex Floyd. With 1999 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1001, Lot 2066

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Top (Scott 509a). Brilliant color, neat “Parkersburg W. Va.” precancel, transitional perfs with three gauging 11 at top left and others Perf 10, small paper split at upper left which is not readily apparent when viewed from the front FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 9-CENT 1917 ISSUE PERF 10 AT TOP. At a certain point, partway through this stamp in the sheet, the defective perforating wheel changed from gauge 11 to gauge 10 along one row. Unpublished Census No. 509a-CAN-22. With 2008 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1001, Lot 2065

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Top (509a). Mint N.H., brilliant color, post-office fresh paper, tiny perf flaw at bottom not noted on accompanying certificates VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 9-CENT PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM. A PHENOMENAL RARITY. Our comprehensive census of Scott 509a, which includes all of the records of the Philatelic Foundation, contains 23 used copies and this single unused example. Unpublished Census No. 509a-OG-01. Ex Blumenkopf and Whitman. With 1994 A.P.S. certificate and 1995 and 2009 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1001, Lot 2062

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Top (509a). Brilliant color, neat “Battle Creek Michigan” precancel, light horizontal crease at left center VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 9-CENT FRANKLIN PERF 10 AT TOP. At a certain point, partway through this stamp in the sheet, the defective perforating wheel changed from gauge 11 to gauge 10 along one row. Our comprehensive census of Scott 509a, which includes all of the records of the Philatelic Foundation, contains 21 used copies and one unused example (offered in our Whitman sale). With 2008 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 189

9c Salmon Red, Perf 10 at Top (509a). Mint N.H., brilliant color, post-office fresh, tiny perf flaw at bottom not noted on certificates VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 9-CENT 1917 ISSUE PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM. A PHENOMENAL RARITY. Our comprehensive census of Scott 509a, which includes all of the records of the Philatelic Foundation, contains 21 used copies and this single unused example. Ex Blumenkopf. With 1994 A.P.S. and 1995 P.F. certificates. This issue is massively undercatalogued in Scott. For example, Scott 511a, which is readily available in unused condition (five Mint N.H. are in Power Search), catalogues $7,500.00.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 675

9c Salmon Red (Scott 509). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $65.00 as 90, $205.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 676

9c Salmon Red (Scott 509). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. F12572 block of six, fresh, wonderfully well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1929

1917, 9¢ salmon red (509), imprint and plate number block of six, well centered with vibrant color, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $250

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1825

U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 9¢ Salmon Red, Plate Block of 6, #509. N.h., top #12570, small inclusion top right stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $70-80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1600

1917, 9¢ salmon red (509), full top margin plate no. 12572 block of six, very well centered, lovely warm color, crisp, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Scott value $250 Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 458