US Stamp Price Scott Catalog # 517 – 50c 1917 Benjamin Franklin Perf 11. Page 2

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., brilliant color, phenomenal centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 569

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Bottom plate no. 7049 block of six, stamps Mint N.H. but one with two tiny adherences, small h.r. in selvage, rich color, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 305

1917, 50¢ red violet (Scott 517), o.g., never hinged, outstanding well centered example with particularly choice color, a deep rich red violet shade, not washed out like seen on some, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $115. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2239

Scott #517, 50c Red violet, a stunning perfectly centered mint single, balanced wide margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged., simply a superb gem; 2014 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ value $275.00 for 98).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 337

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H. left plate no. 7042 block of six, exceptionally fresh, nicely centered, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1589

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H. top plate no 13654 block of six with wide selvage, attractive margins and rich color, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1590

Scott #517, 50c Red violet, an outstanding used jumbo that is impeccably well centered within exceedingly large margins, lovely bright color on fresh paper, lightly cancelled, an extremely fine gem; 2013 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ price $350.00 for 98); the highest grade assigned for any used #517 by the PSE, this being one of only two which have achieved it.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 438

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H., vivid color, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $575.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 712

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H. block of four, nicely centered, fresh, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3973

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 7042 block of six, bright color, attractive margins and centering, bottom center stamp slightly short gum in one spot, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3974

50c Red Violet (Scott 517). Lightly hinged, balanced Jumbo margins, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, a spectacular stamp and ideally suited for the collector who emphasizes centering and margins over gum state, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98J; SMQ value $280.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3972

Scott 517, 1917 50c Red violet,beautiful bright color, visually – nearly perfect balanced margins all around, NH, 2007 PSE Graded XF-Sup 95 certificate (SMQ $575)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1295

U.S.; General Issues, 1917-19, 50¢, plate block of 6, #517. N.h., bottom #7957, slight offset, Fine. Scott $2,550. Estimate price $400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 194

1917, 50¢ red violet (517), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (4 stamps never hinged), brilliant fresh color, handsome example of this elusive multiple; bottom left pair with a few perf separations at bottom, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,600. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3623

Scott #517, 50c Red violet, attractive mint single, excellent centering within large margins, strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of 1991 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 274