Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1861 First Design "August" Issues continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

121

#57, 5c Brown "August", a phenomenal quality part original gum example of this very challenging and important rarity, possessing the finest centering of any of the 35 recorded examples of the Five Cent "August", being absolutely perfectly centered top to bottom and side to side, completely free of the flaws which affect so many other existing examples, strikingly intense "August" color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, fully intact perforations all around which, again, is a most unusual trait of this value whose brittle paper frequently resulted in short or missing perforations, an extremely fine gem in every regard; a marvelous example of this rarity, whose overall condition is quite remarkable when one considers the following: of the 35 recorded examples, only 16 of these still retain any portion of their original gum, and a mere 5 of these are completely sound; quite likely the finest existing #57 in terms of overall quality, factoring in centering, soundness and presence of original gum; (Image)

14,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $35,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

122

#58, 10c Dark green "August", unused, fabulously well centered within unusually wide margins that are most uncharacteristic of this value, strikingly intense color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, tiny perforation tip crease at top right mentioned only for the sake of complete accuracy and is of little importance on this extremely fine gem; rarely encountered with wide margins on all four sides, as these stamps were very narrowly spaced on the plate; one of the finest examples of the Ten Cent "August" we have ever had the pleasure to offer; clear 1984 and updated 1991 PF certificates; ex-"Angel" Collection. (Image)

3,250.00

Closed or SOLD for $4,250.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

123

#60, 24c Dark violet "August", unused, virtually perfectly centered within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, gorgeous rich and distinctive color, exquisitely detailed impression, fully intact perforations all around, extremely fine; an especially rare and desirable stamp in this gem quality; among the finest centered Twenty Four Cent "August" issues known; 1988 and 1991 PF certificates; ex-"Angel" Collection. (Image)

6,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $7,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

124

#61, 30c Red orange "August", full original gum, virtually perfect centering amid lavishly large margins which are almost never encountered on this immensely rare stamp, as most are found with their perforations cutting the design on one side (typically at left or right due to the narrow spacing on the plate), spectacular eye-arresting color in a very deep shade, fully intact perforations all around, barest trace of a diagonal crease at top right that is so negligible that it was never even mentioned when sold in many past auction descriptions, extremely fine. There are only 28 certified examples of Scott #61 found in the Philatelic Foundation records, plus there is an additional uncertified example in the New York Public Library collection. One common characteristic of the Thirty Cent value is the presence of creasing due to the brittle nature of the paper. In many cases this creasing can be severe and is an accepted condition factor for serious collectors attempting to assemble a set of "August" issues. In the instance of the magnificent example offered here, the "creasing" is truly insignificant and barely perceptible, placing this stamp among the finest in existence. In fact, we believe this copy is one of the five best centered Thirty Cent "August" issues still retaining its original gum. Accompanied by 1949 and 1988 PF certificates; ex-Lilly, Seymour and "Concord" Collection. (Image)

17,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $19,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

125

#62, 90c Dull blue "August", unused, flawlessly centered within exceptionally wide and well balanced margins, stunning prooflike color and impression on bright fresh paper, fully intact and even perforations all around, an extremely fine gem in every regard. A review of the Philatelic Foundation records indicates that they have certified only 20 stamps as genuine examples of #62. There is an additional uncertified copy housed in the New York Public Library collection, presumably never to be made available to the collecting public. Of the 20 certified examples, only eight are sound and the majority of these are found without gum, as is this stamp. An exciting example of this important U.S. rarity in the finest condition attainable. Accompanied by a 1983 PF certificate; ex-Caspary (where it was the finer of his two examples) and "Concord" Collection. (Image)

22,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $55,000.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

126

62a

#62a, 90c Blue "August", imperforate, horizontal pair, full to large margins all around, unused, without gum as always the case, rich characteristic color and a sharp impression, extremely fine; in our opinion much undercataloged, as pairs of this stamp are rarely offered, and especially so in this quality; 1951 and 1994 PF certificates. (Image)

5,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $4,250.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

127

62B

#62B, 10c Dark green "August", a remarkable quality used horizontal pair of exceptional beauty and rarity, with both stamps being incredibly well centered and margined, which is a most uncommon occurrence on this difficult issue, gorgeous rich color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, perfectly cancelled with two light strikes of a fancy San Francisco cogwheel postmark, extremely fine; any single #62B with its perforations clearing the design on all four sides is a true condition rarity, to find a pair containing two gem examples is most extraordinary; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)

2,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $3,350.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

1861-1866 Issues

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

128

#63, 1c Blue, extravagantly large margins and being incredibly well centered within them, lovely deep rich color and a finely detailed impression on bright white paper, pretty red New York City carrier cancel, extremely fine; a lovely used gem; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

42.50

Closed or SOLD for $180.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

129

63b

#63b, 1c Dark blue, premium used example of this scarce and distinctive shade variety, wonderfully well centered within unusually large margins, luxuriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression which is nicely contrasted by its bright white paper, centrally struck "New York/Dec 15/1862" double ring c.d.s., extremely fine; an elusive shade variety in any condition, let alone in this gem quality; 1993 PF certificate specifically identifying this as the dark blue shade. (Image)

80.00

Closed or SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

130

#64, 3c Pink, essentially perfect centering within extraordinarily wide margins, lovely bright and true Pink color, crisp detailed impression on immaculate paper, neat light strike of a grid postmark, extremely fine; a gorgeous used gem example of the Three Cent Pink; a truly rare stamp in this remarkable condition; 1980 and 1992 PF certificates. (Image)

700.00

Closed or SOLD for $1,500.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

131

64a

#64a, 3c Pigeon blood pink, an exceptional quality example of one of the rarest shades in all of 19th century U.S. philately, and certainly one of philately's most unique color identifications, possessing extraordinarily large and well balanced margins, striking rich shade with the obvious bluish undertones that are essential to correctly identify this as a Pigeon blood pink, neatly tied to piece by a Louisville, Ky. blue duplex postmark, extremely fine; one of the choicest and largest-margined used examples to be offered on the auction market in quite some time; 1976 and 1991 PF certificates for a cover from which this piece was cut out. (Image)

3,500.00

Closed or SOLD for $2,800.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

132

64b

#64b, 3c Rose pink, perfectly centered within large margins, fabulously fresh and bright, with truly prooflike Rose pink color and an incredibly sharp impression on immaculate paper, especially even and intact perforations all around, unblemished full o.g. that shows just the slightest suggestion of a hinge mark, extremely fine; a pristine gem worthy of the finest collection; photocopy of a 1989 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, plus a 1991 PF certificate as a single. (Image)

500.00

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

133

#65, 3c Rose, pristine mint single, incredibly fresh and crisp, truly prooflike impression and color, marvelously well centered, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and choice; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

for hinged 130.00

Closed or SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

134

#65, 3c Rose, an exceptionally choice full bottom margin imprint and plate "No. 52" block of twelve, marvelously fresh, with strong intact perforations, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright paper, quite well centered for a multiple of this size, full clean o.g., hinged on the four end stamps, leaving the plate block of eight never hinged, very fine; while plate blocks of this classic era stamp can occasionally be found, very few exist in this premium quality; Chapin census #230; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by his 1972 Friedl certificate. (Image)

4,770.00+

Closed or SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

135

#65, 3c Rose, exceptionally well centered amid truly gigantic margins, deep rich color on bright fresh paper, neatly struck "Nashville/Aug 31/'64" double ring c.d.s., extremely fine; a fantastic jumbo example. (Image)

2.50

Closed or SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

136

65c

#65c, 3c Rose, imperforate, horizontal pair, large to very large margins all around, especially deep rich color, o.g., small natural paper inclusion in margin of the right stamp, very fine; a very scarce imperforate pair that is often confused with the less valuable imperforate essay on sensitive ink paper; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

1,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

137

65e

#65e, 3c Rose, printed on both sides, a very rare sound used example of this rare classic era error, with strong impressions of two stamps on reverse, normal side off center as always, target postmark, very fine; a seldom seen error, particularly in sound condition; 1968 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

Closed or SOLD for $2,600.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

138

#66, 3c Lake, extraordinarily well centered within considerably larger margins than typically found, brilliantly rich color and a well incised impression on bright crisp paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a lovely example of this rare trial printing; 1972 and 1992 PF certificates. (Image)

2,000.00

Closed or SOLD for $2,800.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

139

66a

#66a, 3c Lake, imperforate, horizontal pair, uniformly large and perfectly symmetrical margins, deep luxuriant color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most elusive imperforate pair; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)

1,850.00

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

140

#67, 5c Buff, phenomenally well centered within extraordinarily large margins for this issue, beautiful deep shade and a strong impression, perfectly struck central "PAID" straight line postmark, extremely fine gem; an incredibly choice and well margined example of the Five Cent Buff; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)

775.00

Closed or SOLD for $1,150.00
Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM