The Alan B. Whitman Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps, Part Three: 1902-34 Issues, Back continued...

**1916-17 Issues (Scott 461-480) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
618		9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, choice centering, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,000.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	135.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
619		10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H. with side plate no. 7213 selvage, vibrant color on crisp paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1988 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	250.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
620		11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 7498 selvage, deep rich color, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $790.00 as 95, $2,650.00 as 98) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	100.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
621		12c Claret Brown (474). Mint N.H., intense shade on crisp white paper, beautiful centering with wide even margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 and 2007 P.F. certificates, and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,000.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	135.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
622		15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	475.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
623		20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wonderful post-office fresh paper and gum, perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE, SCOTT 476. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $8,050.00). Only two others share this grade and only one has graded higher to date (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	575.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
624		30c Orange Red, Perf 10 (476A). Position 33 from plate no. 6911, Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, exceptional centering for this difficult issue. VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT PERF 10 ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. With 1984 P.F. certificate. Since the P.S.E. will no longer certify any 30c Perf 10 stamps as unwatermarked, this is offered subject only to a new P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	7,500.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
625		50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., beautiful warm color, post-office fresh, choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,400.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only six others share this grade (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,400.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
626		$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE. With 1980 and 1998 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,800.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
627		$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well centered with wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate for a block (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	550.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
628		$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., deep rich color, post-office fresh paper and gum, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 PERF 10 MARSHALL ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $2,350.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	480.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction

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