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1914, 7¢ black (407), post office fresh, o.g., NH, Very Fine. SMQ value $340. Scott $180 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 2046 |
US$220.00 |
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1914, 7¢ black (407), precisely centered within exceptionally large margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and quite scarce this choice. SMQ $1,800. Scott $180 AN EYE ARRESTING EXAMPLE OF THE 7¢ BLACK 1914 ISSUE WITH STUNNING MARGINS AND EXCEPTIONAL CENTERING. Expertization: 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95. Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 322, Lot 2209 |
US$1,700.00 |
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() 1914, 7¢ black (Scott 407), left corner irregular block of seven with siderographer’s initials “W. McA.” for William A. McAleer, intense color with a strong impression. Unused. Creases. Fine and unique. Estimate 20,000 – 30,000 THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED IMPERFORATE VARIETY ABOVE THE 5C VALUE FOR THE ENTIRE 1908-21 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN SERIES. THIS STUNNING DISCOVERY RANKS AS ONE OF THE GREATEST FINDS OF A UNITED STATES EARLY 20TH CENTURY PHILATELIC ITEM. Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate. The United States 7c black 1912 Issue was not previously known to exist in public hands as an imperforate variety. Only the 1c through 5c were regularly issued in an imperforate format by the Post Office Department for purposes such as private vending coils. This amazing discovery lingered in a general U.S. collection for years until a collector decided to sell the collection. A potential buyer realized immediately what it was, and struck a deal with the seller to split ownership. For something to lie dormant for so long is quite miraculous since it is such an eye catching variety. Linn’s Stamp News reported its discovery in a front page article on July 2, 2007, shortly after the Philatelic Foundation issued a genuine certificate as an imperforate block. Matthew Bennett International, Oct 2007, Sale 320, Lot 570 |
US$20,000.00 |
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1914, 7¢ black (407), prooflike color and impression on brilliant white paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine. SMQ price $330. Scott $180 Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2007, Sale 319, Lot 1434 |
US$200.00 |