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1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

101

304

#304, 5c Blue, mathematically precise centering, with uncharacteristically wide margins all around, spectacular color and impression that could not be more intense nor more detailed on the brightest paper possible, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb.A magnificent quality example in the finest condition attainable. A stamp that even would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector.Accompanied by 2001 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter grading Superb 98), as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,550.00); one of only two to be graded Superb 98, with one grading just slightly higher (98J); ex-Gorham. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

102

305

#305, 6c Claret, extraordinarily well centered amid margins of enormous size which are almost never encountered on this value, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem.The Six Cent value from the 1902-08 Third Bureau issue is, surprisingly, one of the most challenging to find in premium never hinged condition, as most are not terribly well centered and certainly not found with margins as seen on this remarkable stamp. The difficultly of the value is underscored by the fact that this stamp, which is graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, is the highest grade yet awarded to any never hinged Scott #305.Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,850.00 as 95 and $6,500.00 as 98); the highest grade assigned to any never hinged example, being one of only two to be so graded. (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

103

306

#306, 8c Violet black, flawlessly centered within extravagantly large margins, spectacular color and impression that are incredibly deep and prooflike on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.A breathtakingly beautiful mint single in the finest attainable quality, as every aspect of this stamp is extraordinary and simply could not be improved upon. A stamp for the finest collection of superbly graded stamps.Accompanied by a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,050.00); this is one of only two to grade 98 in the PSE Population Report, with just two grading slightly higher (98J). (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

104

307

#307, 10c Pale red brown, magnificently centered, with huge perfectly balanced margins all around, eye-arresting color that is intensely rich and an impression that is razor sharp on brilliantly fresh paper, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb.A matchless quality stamp that is the epitome of perfection. Having been awarded the ultimate grade of Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE. A stamp without equal and essential to the collector assembling the finest graded set of the 1902-08 Third Bureau issues.Accompanied by a 1993 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,500.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest grade awarded to any example of Scott #307 by the PSE - the sole example to have been assigned this lofty grade (the next closest graded example is a "mere" 95). (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

105

308

#308, 13c Purple black, absolutely perfect centering amid margins of unbelievably large proportions, possessing enormous "boardwalk" margins all around, the likes of which we have never seen, remarkable color and freshness, deeply etched impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.To describe this stamp simply as "superb" seems entirely inadequate, as until we had seen this stamp we could not believe one could exist in this incomparable quality. Every physical attribute of this stunning example could not be improved upon. It is the ultimate example of why grading of stamps was created - to single out stamps that are clearly out of the ordinary. This stamp has been awarded the pinnacle grade for any stamp - Gem 100 Jumbo and is, of course, the only copy to be so graded. In fact, there are only three stamps in the entire 1902-08 Bureau issue series to have been awarded Gem 100 Jumbo status according to the most recent PSE Population Report: a never hinged Scott #303, a used Scott #306 and this phenomenal stamp.Accompanied by a 1990 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; $4,050.00 as 98, which is the highest grade they price and will prove to be entirely irrelevant to this stamp's final auction realization); ex-Morris. (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

106

309

#309, 15c Olive green, incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins all around, strikingly intense color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard.A magnificent quality never hinged example of the Fifteen Cent 1903 Issue. Possessing huge jumbo margins unlike any other we have seen on this value and being remarkably well centered within them. Certainly one of the finest existing examples of Scott #309.Accompanied by a 2000 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $5,300.00 as 95 and $19,000.00 as 98); the sole example to have been graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo by the PSE, with only one grading slightly higher (98), whose margins are not at all comparable to this jumbo example; ex-Morris, "Scarsdale". (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

107

310

#310, 50c Orange, magnificently centered, with unusually large and perfectly balanced margins all around, absolutely spectacular color that is both intense and radiant, while its impression could not be more deeply etched on pristine paper, even its perforations all around are uniformly full and intact, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb in every respect.This stamp is simply in amazing condition and it is even more amazing considering how rare the Fifty Cent 1902 Issue is to find in any kind of premium condition, let alone being never hinged. We are confident in stating that this stamp is among the very finest of the few gem quality never hinged Scott #310's in existence. A stamp that is destined for placement in the finest collection of extraordinary quality stamps.Accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,500.00); one of only three never hinged examples to have been awarded this desirable grade; ex-Scarsdale. (Image)

$1,400.00

SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

108

311

#311, $1.00 Black, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine.Gem never hinged examples of the One Dollar 1902 Issue are few and far between. This copy is particularly noteworthy for its wonderful overall brilliance and freshness.Accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90 - quite conservatively graded in our opinion; SMQ $4,850.00). (Image)

$2,100.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

109

312

#312, $2.00 Dark blue, mathematically perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, a superb gem.This phenomenal stamp possesses absolutely perfect centering and its margins are incredibly wide. One could search for a lifetime and never find another whose centering and margins could compare. This stamp has been awarded the ultimate grade of Gem 100 by the PSE and is, of course, the only such example to have achieved this amazing grade. Altogether this stamp's remarkable physical characteristics highlight the incredible artistry and beauty of engraved United States stamps of this era - truly a miniature work of art in the finest condition attainable.Accompanied by a 1999 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,300.00 as 98, the highest grade they price and completely irrelevant to the value of this stamp). Also accompanied by a small note from the PSE's master grader, William A. Litle, "to date there have been two 98OG (#)312's, but this one is in another league. P.S. and no 98NH ones." (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

110

313

#313, $5.00 Dark green, flawlessly centered within uncharacteristically wide and perfectly balanced margins, spectacular prooflike color and impression on especially bright paper, completely intact perforations all around, especially clean full o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, superb. Serious collectors of premium quality United States stamps will immediately recognize the rarity of this popular high value in this remarkable condition. Centering is a challenge on this value and very few exist whose centering is as perfect as this stamp boasts. Its margins are impressively wide as well. One of the finest quality Five Dollar 1902 Issues we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions.Accompanied by a 2000 PF certificate and 1990 and 2007 PSE certificates (the latter graded Superb 98; SMQ $9,900.00); one of only two Scott #313's to have been awarded the impressive grade of Superb 98, with only one grading slightly higher (98J), it is interesting to note that the highest graded never hinged example is only a mere 90. (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

111

323

#323, 1c Louisiana Purchase, an amazing quality mint example, boasting mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, both being attributes that are almost impossible to find on this value, especially combined on the same stamp, gorgeous intense color and a crisp detailed impression on pristine paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb stamp in every way.The difficultly of finding any of the five values from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase series in true gem quality cannot be overemphasized. The placement of the impressions on the plates were always tightly spaced, allowing little room for sizable margins. It is only in rare cases of the aberrant placement of the perforating pins that created the very few existing copies that possess the perfection of centering and impressive width of the margins found on this amazing stamp. The finest example ever graded by Professional Stamp Experts.Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in the SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,950.00 for a "mere" 98); the sole example of Scott #323 to have been awarded this spectacular grade.. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

112

324

#324, 2c Louisiana Purchase, exceedingly well centered within large margins, bright vivid color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00). (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

113

325

#325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, an incomparable top sheet-margin imprint single, flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins that are simply unheard of on any of the values from the Louisiana Purchase series, gloriously rich color and a spectacularly detailed impression on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb.A fabulous quality stamp without peer. Graded Superb 98 Jumbo - the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the sole example to achieve this exalted grade - this is clearly the finest never hinged Three Cent Louisiana Purchase in existence. A stamp destined to realize a record price and deservedly so.Accompanied by a 1995 PF certificate for a plate block of six from which this stamp was taken, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,850.00 as 98, the highest grade they price). (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $20,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

114

326

#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, striking top sheet-margin plate no. 2100 single, possessing incomparable physical qualities, including its mathematically perfect centering amid lavishly large margins which are rarely encountered, eye-arresting color that is especially intense, plus its impression could not be more deeply etched on bright crisp paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist.A magnificent quality example in the "ultimate" condition. The perfect mate to the Three Cent value offered in the previous lot - what a fabulous set if one could get matching gem quality top sheet margin examples!Accompanied by a 2000 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,400.00); the highest grade awarded to any Scott #326, being one of only three to be so graded. (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

115

327

#327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, the mint example offered here is the epitome of perfection, possessing mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, sumptuously rich color and impression on crisp bright paper, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., a superb gem.Any non-modern United States stamp that has been graded Gem 100 is, of course, an extraordinary condition rarity and highly sought after by serious collectors. However, as true aficionados of graded U.S. stamps know, there are some stamps, or series of stamps, that are exponentially more challenging to find in this ultimate of all grades than others. The Ten Cent Louisiana Purchase offered here is one of the stamps that one might have thought would never be graded Gem 100, as it is always found with tight margins and never perfectly centered - until now. This magnificent stamp is flawless in every regard and is, without question, the finest we have ever seen, let alone offer in our auctions.Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $12,300.00 for a 98, which is totally irrelevant to the final auction realization of this unique stamp); the only Scott #327 to have been awarded the pinnacle of all grades. (Image)

$440.00

SOLD for $37,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1908-1909 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

116

331

#331, 1c Green, a phenomenal mint example, possessing absolutely gigantic margins all around and being perfectly centered within these extraordinary borders, sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., superb; a spectacular jumbo; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the sole 98 Jumbo example in the PSE population report, with only one other grading higher (100); ex-Scarsdale, Killien. (Image)

$18.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

117

332

#332, 2c Carmine, spectacularly centered, with huge perfectly balanced margins all around, deep "fiery" Carmine color and an incredibly detailed impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.An incomparable gem in the finest attainable quality - having been awarded the ultimate grade of Gem 100 Jumbo by the PSE. This exciting stamp possesses fabulous overall eye appeal.Accompanied by a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $960.00 as 98, the highest grade they price and of little relevance on a stamp of this caliber); the highest grade any stamp can achieve, one of three Scott #332's to have been so graded. (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

118

333

#333, 3c Deep violet, an eye-catching jumbo-margined mint single, boasting gigantic margins all around and being extraordinarily well centered within them, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

$85.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

119

336

#336, 6c Red orange, precisely centered amid immense jumbo margins, incredibly intense color that is out of the ordinary, plus its impression is quite strong on wonderfully fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb.An absolutely breathtaking gem mint example in the finest imaginable quality. We have never offered a finer example in our auctions and we doubt few others exist that can compare to the overall qualities this extraordinary stamp boasts.Accompanied by 1981 and 1996 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,800.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is the sole example to grade Superb 98 Jumbo, with only one grading slightly higher (100): ex-Pietsch, Killien. (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

120

340

#340, 15c Pale ultramarine, precisely centered within margins that are considerably larger than typically encountered on this difficult value, bright color and a well defined impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., truly superb.An essentially perfect stamp and being incredibly elusive in this outstanding quality.Accompanied by a 1979 PF certificate, as well as 2001 and 2008 PSE certificates (the latter graded Superb 98; SMQ $5,750.00); one of only two to have been graded Superb 98 by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to any example of Scott #340; ex-Floyd. (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction