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o 1917, 15¢ gray, perf 10 at bottom (514a), exceptionally well centered, deep color. “Hartford Conn”pre-cancel. Small nick at lower left, vertical crease, thin and tiny tear. Otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $10,000 A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE EXCEEDINGLY RARE 15¢ PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM, BEING ONE OF ONLY TWO CERTIFIED EXAMPLES, THERE ARE NO UNUSED, AND EASILY THE MORE ATTRACTIVE-THE OTHER IS SOMEWHAT HEAVILY CANCELLED, STRAIGHT EDGED AND HAS FAULTS. THE 15 ¢ 1917, ALONG WITH THE 50¢ WOULD SEEM TO BE THE RAREST OF THE PERF 10 ON ONE SIDE VARIETIES. ONCE AGAIN, THE CATALOGUE VALUE APPEARS TO BE QUITE DATED. Expertization: 2015 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 211 |
US$3,250.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., choice centering, crisp shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 458 |
US$450.00 |
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Scott #514, 15c Gray, excellent centering within large margins, strong color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine;1994 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ value $150.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 193 |
US$90.00 |
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USA (Scott 514) 1917 FRANKLIN 15¢ GRAY (TOP PLATE) Top plate block of 6 (plate #10182). Fresh, MINT never hinged, nice wide top, fine to very fine. Cat price $900. Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1654 |
US$750.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Wide balanced margins, bright shade, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ value $400.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1564 |
US$550.00 |
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USA (514) 1917 FRANKLIN 15? GRAY (PF GRADED 90) Fresh and extremely fine. MINT original gum. (2012 PF Graded Cert #502722, XF 90) (Scott Value Guide $475) Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 922 |
US$110.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, monumental example with huge margins all around and spectacular deep rich color; this is the “ultimate” Scott #514 deserving placement in the finest collection, Superb, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98J (1 of only 2 examples achieving this fantastic grade and is currently the HIGHEST GRADED Scott #514 according to PSE’s population report). SMQ $1,150 in the grade of Sup-98. Scott $80. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2407 |
US$700.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H. top plate no. 13283 block of six, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 302 |
US$850.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), o.g., never hinged, unusually choice example with beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $150 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $80. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2238 |
US$100.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H. top plate no. 13283 block of six with wide selvage, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1583 |
US$600.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., huge margins and essentially perfect centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Killien, with 1989 P.F. certificate for block of four, this is the bottom left stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 710 |
US$375.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (514), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary top quality wide top, with remarkably rich color printed on clean white paper, a true condition rarity when found in this marvelous state of preservation, Very Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $900. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3620 |
US$1,600.00 |
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Scott 514, 1917 15c Gray,the ultimate in centering and margins, 2013 PSE Graded GEM JUMBO 100J Certificate, highest graded 514 on record ,(SMQ $400 for 98) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1360 |
US$750.00 |
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514, 1917 15c Gray,top plate no. 7929 block of six, o.g., F-VF (Scott value $550) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1359 |
US$190.00 |
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Scott 514, 1917 15c Gray,choice color and centering, NH, 2013 PSE ,Graded XF 90 Certificate (SMQ ,$140) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1358 |
US$90.00 |