Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1869 Pictorials continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

241

121

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, an incomparable unused example, possessing absolutely gigantic margins and being wonderfully well centered within them, lovely rich colors and prooflike impressions on bright paper, extremely fine; an incredibly large stamp that is probably one of the largest in existence, whether mint, unused or used; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)

3,250.00

Closed or SOLD for $3,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

242

121

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, extraordinarily well centered amid absolutely massive jumbo margins, unusually rich and bright colors on immaculate paper, crisp clear strike of a quartered cork and traces of red cancels, extremely fine; an eye-arresting gem that, along with the unused example offered in the previous lot, compete for the title of being one of the largest-margined Thirty Cent 1869 Pictorials extant; 1983 PF certificate; ex-Twigg-Smith. (Image)

550.00

Closed or SOLD for $800.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

243

121a

#121a, 30c Blue and carmine, without grill, superlative mint example of this important 1869 Pictorial rarity, outstanding centering and margins, beautifully rich colors and unusually detailed impressions, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; believed to be the finest example known of the Thirty Cent 1869 Pictorial without grill; inexplicably undercataloged by Scott, as they only give this a $1,000.00 premium over a normal mint single which, given its rarity in comparison does not accurately reflect its true value; 1985 PF certificate; ex-"Angel" Collection. (Image)

7,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $14,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

244

122

#122, 90c Carmine and black, an incredibly choice mint example of this 19th century rarity, possessing outstanding and eye-arresting physical qualities, perfectly centered within incredibly large margins, just as impressive are this stamp's spectacularly intense colors and clarity of the impressions on fresh paper, large part o.g. (approaching full o.g.), extremely fine; a stunning and choice original gum example of the Ninety Cent 1869 Pictorial; one of the finest #122's to appear on the market in the past several years; signed Stanley Gibbons and accompanied by a 1988 PF certificate. (Image)

8,750.00

Closed or SOLD for $14,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

245

122a

#122a, 90c Carmine and black, without grill, the mint example offered here of this seldom seen rarity is, in our opinion, one of the finest quality 1869 Pictorial items in existence and certainly one of the most impressive condition rarities in all of United States philately, as this phenomenal stamp boasts the most remarkable physical characteristics one could imagine, beginning with its magnificent centering amid truly immense margins which are unheard of on the Ninety Cent value, but just as impressive are this stamp's sumptuously rich colors unlike any other we have seen, its impression is razor-sharp on bright fresh paper, nearly full o.g. (just a small amount of gum is missing from hinge removal), superb; by far the finest of the 21 certified genuine examples according to the Philatelic Foundation's records; 1983 and 1998 PF certificates. (Image)

15,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $28,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

1875 Reissues of the 1869 Pictorials

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

246

123

#123, 1c Buff re-issue, unused, exceptionally well centered, deep luxuriant color and impression on bright paper, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

275.00

Closed or SOLD for $190.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

247

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, a remarkable used example of this surprisingly scarce stamp, being incredibly well centered amid huge margins that are most uncharacteristic, deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression nicely contrasting with its bright white paper, cancelled with a most unusual "egg" shaped grid, an extremely fine used gem for the perfectionist; terribly undercataloged used, particularly for a stamp in this outstanding condition; 1985 and 1989 PF certificates. (Image)

450.00

Closed or SOLD for $12,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

248

125

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, a superb mint example of this very rare and challenging re-issue, being in a quality that is truly spectacular, possessing a marvelous overall freshness and brilliance, with color that is exceptionally rich and vibrant, and its impression is highly detailed on bright white paper, perfectly centered within very large margins, full clean o.g. that has been lightly hinged only once, an extremely fine gem in every regard; clearly among the very finest known of the 1,406 issued and the finest quality example to appear on the market in years; the Three Cent Pictorial Re-issue is, by far, the most difficult of all the 1875 re-issues to obtain in premium mint condition; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

5,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $11,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

249

126

#126, 6c Blue re-issue, extraordinarily fresh and choice mint example, marvelously well centered within especially large margins, rich vibrant color and a sharp impression on bright paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem example of this very scarce stamp and surely among the finest of the 2,226 issued; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)

1,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

250

127

#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, magnificent quality mint example of this rare and popular re-issue, extraordinarily well centered within wide margins, radiant color and impression on bright fresh paper, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; certainly counted among the finest of the 1,947 issued; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

2,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

251

128

#128, 12c Green re-issue, an incomparable mint example, perfectly centered amid immensely large margins unlike any other example of this value we have seen, and contributing further to this stamp's spectacular eye appeal is its incredibly intense color and a deeply etched impression on bright crisp paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around (including all four corner perforation tips), full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, superb; we are aware of no finer existing example among the 1,584 issued; 1988 PF certificate; ex-Engel and Welling. (Image)

2,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $8,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

252

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, incredibly well centered within impressively large margins, intensely rich colors and prooflike impressions on bright paper, full o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the discriminating collector; only 1,981 issued; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

1,900.00

Closed or SOLD for $2,900.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

253

129a

#129a, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, imperforate horizontally, a gem mint example of this immensely rare variety, possessing outstanding centering within exceptionally wide margins, sumptuously rich colors and prooflike impressions, full o.g. which has just slightly soaked through at a few points, extremely fine; according to Jonathan W. Rose, in his outstanding handbook United States Postage Stamps of 1869, he estimates that there are only five to ten in existence, and most are typically found without gum; with such a tiny number known the catalog value does not accurately reflect its true rarity; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)

3,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

254

130

#130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, huge perfectly balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant colors and strong impressions on bright paper, part o.g., extremely fine and quite striking; only 2,091 issued; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

2,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $3,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

255

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, an eye-arresting mint example, being incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins, even its colors are out of the ordinary, as they are remarkably deep and intense and its impressions well incised, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; among the finest available of the 1,535 issued; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

Closed or SOLD for $5,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

256

132

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, most impressive unused example, flawlessly centered within huge margins, strong fresh colors on bright white paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; only 1,356 issued; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)

3,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $4,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

257

133

#133, 1c Buff re-issue, an exquisite bottom left corner sheet-margin mint single in the finest condition possible, possessing mathematically perfect centering amid extraordinarily large margins, especially deep and luxuriant color, full clean o.g. that shows just the barest suggestion of hinging, a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)

325.00

Closed or SOLD for $1,200.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

258

133a

#133a, 1c Brown orange re-issue, without gum as issued, bright fresh single, rich color, nicely centered within large margins, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)

240.00

Closed or SOLD for $450.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

1875-1871 National Bank Note Company

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

259

134

#134, 1c Ultramarine with grill, uncharacteristically wide balanced margins all around, gorgeous radiantly rich color which is wonderfully complemented by a greenish blue face-free postmark at top, extremely fine; a beautiful used gem; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)

135.00

Closed or SOLD for $500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

260

135

#135, 2c Red brown with grill, an incredibly choice mint example of this very scarce stamp, possessing not only perfect centering within extravagantly large margins, but it is also remarkably fresh and bright, with prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, full pristine o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; one of the finest mint examples of the Two Cent National grilled issue; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

1,100.00

Closed or SOLD for $2,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM