o $1 deep brown (Scott 518b), perfectly centered within huge margins, rich true shade, thin and creases, none of which detract from the appearance, Superb appearing, may be the finest appearing used single of this scarce shade (photo). $1,250 Expertization: 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VG 50. Provenance: Kirke. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 648 |
US$290.00 | |
o $1 deep brown (Scott 518b), nicely centered for this scarce shade, rich true color, lightly cancelled, F.-V.F (photo). $1,250 Expertization: 2013 P.S.E. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 647 |
US$400.00 | |
$1.00 Deep Brown (Scott 518b). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with extra wide margins EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN COLOR. According to Johl, a small number of stamps were printed in this distinctive shade early in the issue of the 1917 $1.00 stamp. During the course of the six years that the stamp was issued, all other printings were made in the normal shade. Centered examples such as the stamp offered here are true condition rarities. Ex Drucker. With 1984 and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 303 |
US$2,200.00 | |
$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Top imprint, plate no. 5782 and letter “A” block of six, h.r. in the selvage, rich color, gum bend in bottom stamps, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1593 |
US$225.00 | |
$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 5782 and letter “A” block of six, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering, Very Fine, an attractive Mint N.H. plate block, with 2008 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1592 |
US$700.00 | |
$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 5782 and letter “A” block of six, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a beautiful Mint N.H. plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1591 |
US$475.00 | |
United States 1910-30 Issues 1917 $1 violet brown, top margin block of four with part imprint, well centered, n.h. and post office fresh, v.f. (cat. value for n.h. singles) Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 54 |
US$170.00 | |
United States 1910-30 Issues 1917 $1 violet brown, top margin plate number and “A” block of six, mostly well centered, n.h., fresh and v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 53 |
US$1,100.00 | |
$1.00 Deep Brown (518b). Mint N.H., fresh color on brilliant paper, crisp proof-like impression, choice centering with balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXTREMELY RARE CENTERED, MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN SHADE, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. According to Johl, a small number of stamps was printed in this distinctive shade early in the issue of the 1917 $1.00 stamp. During the course of the six years that the stamp was issued, all other printings were made in the normal shade. Centered Mint Never-Hinged examples such as the stamp offered here are true condition rarities. Ex Silver Lake, Cohen and from our 1977 Rarities sale. With 1983, 1995 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $9,450.00). This is the highest grade awarded to any original gum example of Scott 518b. The next highest Mint N.H. grade is VG 50. The highest hinged grade is VF 80. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 714 |
US$6,250.00 | |
$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Mint N.H., bright shade on crisp paper, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $575.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 713 |
US$375.00 | |
1917, $1 violet brown (518), o.g., never hinged (gum skips), remarkably fresh top quality example, beautifully centered amid extra large margins with gleaming rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $95. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 437 |
US$200.00 | |
1917, $1 deep brown (518b), neat black cancellation, completely sound example of this extremely scarce color shade, Very Good, 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 438 |
US$190.00 | |
$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Top imprint, plate no. 5782 and letter “A” block of six, stamps Mint N.H., hinged in selvage, rich color, a few natural gum skips, Fine-Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3977 |
US$425.00 | |
$1.00 Deep Brown (Scott 518b). Mint N.H. block of four, true deep brown color, bottom right faint crease FINE BLOCK OF THE $1.00 DEEP BROWN FRANKLIN ISSUE. ONE OF THE RAREST COLOR VARIETIES IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY. With 1968 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3978 |
US$3,250.00 | |
$1.00 Violet Brown (Scott 518). Mint N.H., bright shade, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $575.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3975 |
US$250.00 | |