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1881-1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

210

#210, 2c Red brown, a matchless mint example, being in a quality unlike any other we have seen, as this remarkable stamp is perfectly centered within enormous margins, plus its color is strikingly rich and intense, while its impression is deeply etched, fresh clean o.g., never hinged, superb; a stamp destined to realize impressive multiples of its catalog value, and deservedly so; 2000 and 2004 PSE certificates (latter grading Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,050.00 for 98); this is, by far, the highest graded example in the PSE population report (the next highest is 95), and the only example to have been awarded this impressive grade; ex-"Elite" Collection. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

211

#211, 4c Blue green, gem mint single, featuring a marvelous overall freshness and brilliance few others enjoy, with deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on bright paper, plus it is exceedingly well centered within remarkably large margins, pristine o.g., with just the barest trace of a hinge mark (if at all), extremely fine; one of the finest #211's we have encountered; 1997 PF certificate (as "never hinged") and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,350.00 as 95 and $2,450.00 as 98); the highest grade yet assigned to any mint #211, and the sole example to have been graded as such. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

212

#212, 1c Ultramarine, a breathtaking top left corner sheet-margin mint example in the finest attainable quality, possessing nearly perfect centering amid enormous margins, wonderfully fresh and bright color on immaculate paper, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine gem; an incomparable jumbo for the finest collection; 1991 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,850.00 as 95 and $9,650.00 as 98). (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

213

#213, 2c Green, absolutely perfectly centered amid the most massive margins imaginable, deep luxuriant color and a detailed impression on bright paper, pristine o.g. with just the barest trace of hinging, simply superb; a truly amazing stamp whose equal does not exist; 1992 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98J; SMQ $430.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is, by far, the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report (the next highest is a 95), and the only example to have been awarded this impressive grade; accompanied by a note from the PSE's master grader, William A. Litle, "I remember this stamp from many years ago, I believe it was in a Superior Sale in L.A. - WOW!" (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

214

#214, 3c Vermilion, top left corner sheet-margin single, flawlessly centered, with absolutely enormous and perfectly balanced margins all around, lovely bright color and impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, superb.This incomparable stamp is the epitome of perfection. It could not be better centered, possess larger margins, nor boast a most impressive overall appearance. The phenomenon of graded stamps was created just for stamps exactly like this and to highlight how rare stamps of this caliber truly are. Without fear of being contradicted, this is the finest mint Scott #214 in existence.Accompanied by a 1991 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,000.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report, and the sole example to have been awarded this coveted grade; ex-Morris, Klimetz. (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $26,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

215

#215, 4c Carmine, an extraordinarily handsome and choice bottom left corner sheet-margin example, possessing margins of impressive size and being marvelously well centered within them, strikingly intense color and impression on bright paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 1983 and 1994 PF certificates; ex-Klimetz. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

216

#216, 5c Indigo, a most amazing top left corner sheet-margin single whose overall physical attributes are simply stunning, including being incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins, equally impressive is this stamp's intensely rich color and deeply etched impression on the brightest paper imaginable, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a lovely gem for the collector who only seeks out stamps that possess outstanding eye appeal; 1985 PF certificate; ex-Welling, Klimetz. (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

217

#217, 30c Orange brown, perfectly centered within unusually wide margins all around, spectacularly intense color and a crisp highly detailed impression on immaculate paper, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, never hinged, extremely fine gem.The Thirty Cent value from the 1887-88 American Bank Note Series is quite notorious for being typically tightly margined. Examples such as the one offered here are particularly challenging to find with such wide margins. Additionally, this stamp is almost never encountered never hinged. Combining these two desirable attributes on a single stamp creates a genuine condition rarity. This is easily the finest never hinged example we have ever offered and certainly ranks among the very finest available.Accompanied by 1985 and 1998 PF certificates, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,600.00); one of only four never hinged examples to have been graded 95, with only one grading higher (98); ex-Zoellner. (Image)

$1,500.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

220

#220, 2c Carmine, a top sheet-margin single that is the essence of perfection, being flawlessly centered amid gigantic jumbo margins, contributing further to this stamp's spectacular eye appeal is its brilliantly fresh and intense color on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a stamp without equal; 2002 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp, plus a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,250.00, the highest grade they price); one of only two to grade 98J, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

222

#222, 4c Dark brown, an impressive bottom sheet-margin partial imprint single, being exceptionally well centered amid lavishly large margins, deep luxuriant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most eye-appealing jumbo; 1986 PF certificate; ex-Morris. (Image)

$360.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

223

#223, 5c Chocolate, an extraordinary quality mint example, perfectly centered within uncharacteristically wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 1999 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,300.00 as 95 and $11,500.00 as 98); one of only four to have been graded 95J, and given the mathematically precise centering this particular stamp possesses we are surprised that it was not awarded 98J status. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

224

#224, 6c Brown red, a choice left sheet-margin mint single, being incredibly well centered amid huge margins which are most uncharacteristic of this issue in general and most unusual for this value in particular, brilliantly fresh, sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., a large-margined extremely fine gem; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

225

#225, 8c Lilac, mathematically precise centering amid the most gigantic jumbo margins imaginable, strikingly intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., superb in every way.This phenomenal stamp has to qualify as the finest and largest margined Small Bank Note in existence - regardless of denomination. The margins on this stamp are simply enormous and it could not be more perfectly centered within this vast expanse. In addition it possesses color and an impression quite unlike any other we have seen. An incomparable gem example of the Eight Cent Small Bank Note issue, which has been awarded the grade of 98 Jumbo by the PSE - the highest grade awarded.Accompanied by 1993 and 1999 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $8,200.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is the highest grade assigned to this stamp and the sole example to have been awarded this impressive grade. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $14,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

226

#226, 10c Green, a fabulously bright and fresh bottom sheet-margin single, featuring intense color and impression that would rival any proof, near perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem.Collectors assembling a gem set of 1890-93 Small Bank Notes eventually encounter frustration when trying to acquire a Ten Cent value from the series. For inexplicable reasons, this particular value is notorious for being found both with tight margins and almost always off center to one side. That is what makes the example offered here so extraordinary. Not only is it incredibly well centered, but it possesses large margins as well. Contributing further to its desirability is its marvelous overall freshness and brilliance, not to mention being never hinged. One of the finest mint examples of Scott #226 we have ever offered.Accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,000.00); one of only four to have been awarded this high grade. (Image)

$675.00

SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

227

#227, 15c Indigo, striking bottom sheet-margin mint single, extraordinarily well centered amid lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic, equally impressive is this stamp's spectacularly intense color and impression on bright fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem.This remarkable stamp must be seen in person to fully appreciate its spectacular overall eye appeal. Its combined outstanding physical attributes creates a stamp quite unlike any other we have seen of this value. Perfectly suited for the most demanding condition conscious collector.Accompanied by a 1991 PF certificate; ex-Morris. (Image)

$925.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

228

#228, 30c Black, essentially perfectly centered amid extravagantly large margins that certainly qualify as jumbo for this value, marvelously bright and fresh overall, with prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard.In our opinion, the Thirty Cent value, along with the Ten Cent value, are the two most challenging denominations from the 1890-93 Small Bank Note series to find in premium never hinged condition. Typically neither is found well centered and almost always with tight margins. If found with decent centering and margins they are invariably hinged. Such is not the case with the remarkable stamp offered here from the "Westchester" Collection. This stamp boasts lavishly large margins unlike any other example we have seen, as well as being nearly perfectly centered within them - and to top it all off, it is never hinged. In the PSE Population Report this is one of only two never hinged examples to grade 95J, with one grading higher (98). Among this very select trio, the example offered here possesses far larger margins than the other two. A condition rarity for the finest collection.Accompanied by a 1990 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $12,700.00 as 95 and $33,400.00 as 98); as mentioned above, one of only two to have been awarded 95J status, with one grading slightly higher (98); ex-Morris. (Image)

$1,400.00

SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

229

#229, 90c Orange, a striking jumbo-margined mint example, featuring huge and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, plus its color is especially intense and its impression deeply etched on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; one of the largest-margined mint examples of this value we have ever seen; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

230

#230, 1c Columbian, perfectly balanced jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and an incredibly sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, full even perforations surround the whole, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb.The stamp offered here is a perfectionist's dream. It is, without question, the finest quality One Cent Columbian we have ever sold in our auctions and is one of the finest available - as evidenced by the PSE awarding this an impressive Superb 98 Jumbo grade, the highest given to any One Cent Columbian.Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,600.00 as a 98, the highest grade they price); one of only three stamps to achieve Superb 98 Jumbo status, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

231

#231, 2c Columbian, an true gem mint single, boasting four gigantic margins and being perfectly centered within these huge borders, plus its color is strikingly rich and fresh, while its impression is razor sharp on bright white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb jumbo; easily one of the finest Two Cent Columbians in existence; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,800.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of only six examples to have been awarded the lofty grade of Superb 98 Jumbo, with only one grading higher (100). (Image)

$57.50

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

231 var.

#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, a spectacular mint example of this popular variety, easily being the finest we have ever offered, boasting outstanding centering amid huge jumbo margins, even its color is far more intense and rich than usual, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1999 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00 as 95 and $7,750.00 as 98); the finest graded example on record, as this is the sole example to have achieved XF-Superb 95 Jumbo status, the highest grade awarded to date for any Two Cent Columbian "Broken Hat" variety. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction