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1909 BLUISH PAPERS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

121

358

#358, 2c Carmine on bluish paper, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint example, possessing truly immense margins and being perfectly centered within them, striking "fiery" color and a well incised impression on deeply blued paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.Bluish Paper stamps are well known to be quite difficult to find in premium condition. Their experimental nature, in a failed effort to stop paper shrinkage, resulted in many poorly perforated sheets. Therefore, to locate a truly well centered example is quite a find. To then discover one that is not only well centered but with extra-large margins is a very rare occurrence. The stunning example offered here of the Two Cent Bluish Paper is, without fear of being contradicted, one of the largest margined Bluish Papers in existence, if not the largest. Additionally, it is amazingly well centered within these vast borders. A magnificent quality stamp in every regard.Accompanied by 1984, 1998 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded Superb 98 Jumbo), as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,600.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the sole example in the PSE Population Report to grade 98J, with one grading just slightly higher (100) but its margins are considerably smaller than the remarkable example offered here; ex-Klimetz. (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

122

359

#359, 3c Deep violet on bluish paper, gem right sheet-margin example, marvelously well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deeply rich shade and an extraordinarily well incised impression on fresh paper, especially clean o.g. with just the barest suggestion of a hinge mark, extremely fine.The Three Cent Bluish Paper is not only rare, but is also particularly elusive to find well centered and margined. The example offered here is one of the finest quality copies we have ever offered in our auctions. Its centering, size of margins and prooflike color and impression all combine to create a stamp of exceptional beauty and eye appeal.Accompanied by 1985 (for a block of four from which this stamp was taken) and 1999 PF certificates. (Image)

$2,000.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

123

361

#361, 5c Blue on bluish paper, spectacularly bright and fresh, with prooflike color and impression on absolutely immaculate paper, extraordinarily well centered within exceedingly large margins, pristine o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard.The Five Cent Bluish Paper is the rarest of the regularly issued Bluish Paper series, as well as being the most difficult to find in premium condition. The example from the "Westchester" Collection is extraordinary in many ways. First, it is in a most remarkable state of preservation - as fresh and pristine as the day it was issued. Secondly, it possesses outstanding centering and margins unlike any other we have ever encountered. And, finally, it is one of the scant few on record that is never hinged - which is almost impossible to find on this particular value. Together, all of these impressive physical attributes create one of the finest Five Cent Bluish Papers in existence and, quite likely, the finest never hinged example extant.Signed H.F. Colman (handstamp) and accompanied by a 2001 PSE certificate, as well as 1980 (photocopy), 1983, 2002 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $40,600.00); the highest grade awarded to any never hinged Five Cent Bluish Paper; ex-Floyd. (Image)

$15,000.00

SOLD for $30,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

124

362

#362, 6c Red orange on bluish paper, pristine left sheet-margin partial imprint single, brilliant intense color on deeply blued paper, extraordinarily well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, o.g., stamp n.h. (lightly hinged in sheet selvage only), extremely fine.A gorgeous never hinged example of the Six Cent Bluish Paper. Exceedingly desirable in this pristine state of preservation.Accompanied by 1985 and 1996 PF certificates, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $8,850.00); the highest grade awarded for any never hinged example, being one of only three such copies to have been graded to date; ex-"Scarsdale". (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

125

365

#365, 13c Blue green on bluish paper, flawlessly centered amid lavishly large margins which are almost unheard of on this scarce and challenging stamp, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, especially clean o.g. with just the barest trace of hinging, an extremely fine gem in every regard.Gem quality Bluish Papers, such as the one offered here are true condition rarities, no matter which denomination is involved. However, there are certain values like the Five Cent and the Thirteen Cent, which are especially elusive to find in premium condition. Never before have we encountered a Thirteen Cent value that is this stamp's equal. Its margins are incredibly wide and its centering is extraordinary. That is why we are confident in stating that this is one of the very finest original gum Thirteen Cent Bluish Papers in existence.Accompanied by 1988 and 1999 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,950.00); this is the highest grade awarded to any Scott #365. (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

126

366

#366, 15c Pale ultramarine on bluish paper, an incomparable mint example, possessing mathematically precise centering within extravagantly large margins, lovely rich color and a much stronger impression than typically found, pristine o.g. that has been hinged only once, superb.This matchless gem is not only the finest Fifteen Cent Bluish Paper we have ever offered in our auctions, it is also the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report - and the sole example to have been given the lofty grade of Superb 98. The rarity of this stamp in this spectacular quality is highlighted by the fact that the next highest grade awarded by the PSE is only a 90.Accompanied by a 2002 PF certificate, as well as a 2002 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,400.00). (Image)

$1,500.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

127

374

#374, 1c Green, a stunning top sheet-margin partial imprint single, possessing the largest margins imaginable and being perfectly centered within them, truly prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., superb; a spectacular jumbo; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $960.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the sole example to grade Superb 98 Jumbo, the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the PSE; ex-Killien. (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

128

376

#376, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint example, featuring massive margins all around and being extraordinarily well centered within them, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2001 PF certificate, as well as 2000 (for a block of four) and 2007 PSE certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 as 95 and $2,100.00 as 98); ex-"Scarsdale." (Image)

$47.50

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

129

377

#377, 4c Brown, flawlessly centered amid spectacularly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a detailed impression on brilliantly white paper, uniformly even and intact perforations, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb.An incomparable gem with every physical attribute that the most demanding condition conscious collector could ask for.Accompanied by 1993 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,200.00 as 98); one of only four stamps graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to this stamp; ex-Morris, Killien. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

130

378

#378, 5c Blue, absolutely flawless centering amid huge jumbo margins, intensely rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly hinged, superb.This gem stamp is the epitome of perfect centering, with all four gigantic margins being precisely balanced. The perfection of its centering being confirmed by the PSE as they have awarded this striking stamp the ultimate grade possible for any postage stamp - Gem 100 Jumbo. It is, of course, the sole copy to have been given this lofty status and other than a couple of One and Two Cent values, is the only other denomination from the series to have been assigned this impressive grade.Accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 98, the highest grade they price and completely irrelevant to the value of this unique stamp). (Image)

$34.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

131

378

#378, 5c Blue, fabulously well centered amid immense jumbo margins, eye-arresting color and impression that would rival any proof, o.g., n.h., superb.A phenomenal mint example that is sheer perfection, being the beneficiary of the largest margins we have ever seen on this value from the perforated 12 Washington-Franklin series. Contributing further to its overall appeal is its outstanding overall brilliance and freshness.Accompanied by a 1991 PF certificate, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,200.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is the sole never hinged example to have been graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, with only one grading slightly higher (100) but it does not possess the jumbo margins this stamp boasts; ex-Morris, Killien. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

132

379

#379, 6c Red orange, perfectly centered within amazing jumbo margins, even its color is out of the ordinary being absolutely radiant, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb.This is truly a fabulous mint never hinged example of the 1911 Six Cent Orange - easily the finest we have ever sold and one of the very finest in existence.Accompanied by 1992 and 2000 PF certificates, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this stamp has been awarded the highest grade (98J) ever given to a Scott #379, one of only two to have been so graded; ex-Morris, Scarsdale. (Image)

$85.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

133

382

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, gem bottom sheet-margin plate no. 4954 single, incredibly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, much stronger color and impression than usually encountered, pristine o.g, n.h., extremely fine.The Fifteen Cent 1911 Issue is a surprisingly challenging stamp to acquire in premium never hinged condition. Typically it is found with very tight margins and less than perfect centering. Such is not the case with this extraordinary copy, as its margins are as large as we have ever seen on this stamp and its centering is nearly flawless.Accompanied by a 2004 PF certificate, as well as 2003 and 2005 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $5,300.00 as 95 and $14,400.00 as 98); this is the highest graded never hinged Scott #382 in the PSE Population Report and is the sole example to have been given this impressive grade. (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1913-1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

134

397

#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint example, boasting the most enormous margins imaginable and being incredibly well centered within this vast expanse, intense prooflike color and impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a most extraordinary stamp; accompanied by a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,200.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of only four examples to have been awarded this impressive grade, with only one grading slightly higher (100) but its margins are not near as huge as this exciting stamp. (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

135

398

#398, 2c Panama-Pacific, flawlessly centered within extraordinarily large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh color, crisp detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; an immaculate gem for the perfectionist; accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

136

399

#399, 5c Panama-Pacific, an immense jumbo-margined mint example, boasting huge perfectly balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb.A most extraordinary quality never hinged example - one that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector. A stamp whose equal would be next to impossible to find.Accompanied by 1994 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,000.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of only two examples to have been awarded this impressive "Jumbo" grade, with only one grading higher in the PSE Population Report; ex-"Scarsdale". (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

137

400A

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, absolutely flawless centering amid the most immense margins imaginable, spectacular vibrant color in a deep shade, while its impression is marvelously detailed on brilliantly fresh paper, even its perforations are long and uniformly intact all around, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, in a word - superb.This phenomenal stamp is the height of perfection, which is clearly evident by all of its physical attributes which are not possible to improve upon. This is not only our opinion, but it is a view shared by the graders at Professional Stamp Experts, as they have awarded this stamp the ultimate of all grades - Gem 100 Jumbo. One of the most important of all stamps to have ever been graded by the PSE.Accompanied by a 1993 PF certificate, as well as a 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $8,600.00 as 98, the highest grade they price, which will prove to be irrelevant as it is expected this incomparable stamp will bring multiples of the 98 price); of course this is the highest graded example of the Ten Cent Orange Panama-Pacific, perf. 12, and is the sole copy to have been so honored; ex-Klimetz. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $27,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1912-1914 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

138

405

#405, 1c Green, incredibly well centered within enormous margins, especially deep rich shade and a crisp impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an eye-arresting jumbo example; 2000 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $960.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is the highest grade awarded to date for a never hinged example of Scott #405, one of only four that share this impressive grade; ex-"Scarsdale." (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

139

406

#406, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, a bottom sheet-margin single which possesses fantastic visual appeal, being flawlessly centered amid unbelievably large margins, but equally impressive is its indescribably radiant color and lovely overall pinkish plate wash, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem which may have no peer; 1992 PF certificate; ex-Morris, Billington. (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

140

414

#414, 8c Pale olive green, incredibly huge and absolutely symmetrical margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on wonderfully fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem.This fabulous stamp is in the finest quality imaginable. Its centering is perfect, its margins are enormous, its impression prooflike and its reverse is flawless. In short, a stamp for the perfectionist.Accompanied by a 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,000.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); one of only three examples of Scott #414 to have been awarded this impressive grade, with one grading just slightly higher (100), but its margins cannot compare to this striking copy. (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction