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1917, 15¢ gray (Scott 514), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), matchless showpiece with huge boardwalk margins, an extraordinary example that received a “previuosly hinged” certificate from P.S.E., if there is any hinge mark on this stamp we can’t find it, among the finest known examples of this difficult stamp, Superb, 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98J (only 1 at this grade, only 1 grades higher). SMQ price $220. Scott $35. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 410 |
US$275.00 |
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15c Gray (514). Left plate no. 13280 block of six, appears Mint N.H. but one stamp possibly showing a tiny hinged spot, crisp impression on bright paper, wide margins, top and bottom stamps particularly well-centered, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 2006 |
US$450.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (514), fresh and bright with true mathematical centering, a sharp impression and crisp,never hinged original gum Superb. Only two examples have received a higher PSE grade. SMQ value $1,100. Scott $80 Expertization: PSE encapsulated Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1953 |
US$650.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1917, 15¢ Gray, Plate Block of 6, #514. L.h., bottom #10182, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate value $300-350. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1562 |
US$345.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Top plate no. 7929 bock of six, deep rich color, right pair very wide margins, Fine-Very Fine and attractive Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 770 |
US$200.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Bottom plate no. 13281 block of six, plate no. lightly printed, five stamps Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2792 |
US$350.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (514), top margin plate no. block of six, bright and nicely centered, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott $900 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1315 |
US$350.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Beautifully balanced margins, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $335.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2516 |
US$350.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, intense shade on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect and certainly one of the finest in existence, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $1,300.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date in any category and only one other shares this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 2102 |
US$1,500.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $150.00 as 90, $480.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 684 |
US$180.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (514), bottom plate no. 10617 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged (never hinged at bottom), Very Fine (lower left an Extremely Fine jumbo). Scott price $550 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1828 |
US$525.00 |
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15c Gray (Scott 514). Mint N.H., extra wide margins and beautifully centered, crisp shade on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $830.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2785 |
US$600.00 |
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1917, 15¢ gray (514), perfectly centered within large margins, rich color, fresh, never hinged original gum, Superb. SMQ $2,550. Scott $85 AN OUTSTANDING GEM, NONE GRADED HIGHER THAN 98J. Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Sup 98. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 464 |
US$1,900.00 |