Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1875 Re-Issues of the 1869 Pictorals continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

241

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, unused, strikingly intense colors, central thin spot, nearly very fine appearance; only 1,981 issued. (Image)

1,050.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

242

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, a gem used example of this very scarce re-issue, featuring outstanding centering within exceptionally large margins, strikingly intense colors and impressions on bright paper, bold neat strikes of New York registry oval postmarks confirming its contemporaneous usage, extremely fine and handsome; certainly among the finest of the few surviving used examples; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

1,000.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

243

130

#130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, strikingly intense colors and impressions on bright paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; easily among the finest available of the 2,091 issued; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)

2,000.00

SOLD for $2,900.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

244

130

#130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, unused, attractively centered, strong rich colors and crisp impressions, insignificant corner perf. tip crease at top right, still very fine; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

1,100.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

245

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, a fabulously fresh and choice mint example of this re-issue rarity, possessing the most intense colors imaginable, plus its impressions could not be more deeply etched on bright fresh paper, outstanding centering as well, with large margins all around, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a striking gem that ranks among the finest available of the 1,535 issued; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

246

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, unused, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, eye-arresting colors that are incredibly intense, very faint overall soiling and some slightly shorter perfs. at left, very fine; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

1,500.00

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

247

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, an incredible quality used example that is easily one of the very finest in existence of this very rare stamp, possessing outstanding physical attributes, all of which contribute to its exceptional overall eye-appeal, including its near perfect centering within very large margins, lovely rich colors and impressions on bright paper, marvelously postmarked with a central upright strike of a New York registry oval cancel which confirms its contemporaneous usage, an extremely fine used gem for the collector who seeks out stamps of exceptional beauty and rarity; 1996 and 2000 PF certificates. (Image)

2,500.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

248

132

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, an impressive appearing unused example of this rare and popular re-issue, featuring outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins, strong fresh colors, tiny thin spot and a barely perceptible corner crease, neither of which affect this stamp's extremely fine appearance; only 1,356 issued; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)

3,000.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

249

132

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, an extraordinary quality used example of this important re-issue rarity, exquisitely centered within enormously large margins all around, its colors being strong and rich, while its impressions are well incised on fresh clean paper, fully intact and even perforations all around, with crisp partial strike of double oval registry cancel as opposed to the nebulous unidentifiable cancels seen on some used examples, extremely fine; an incredibly beautiful and desirable used example of the 1869 Ninety Cent re-issue; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

5,500.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

250

133

#133, 1c Buff re-issue, marvelously well centered within very large margins, rich color, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

325.00

SOLD for $575.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

251

133a

#133a, 1c Brown orange re-issue, without gum as issued, a gorgeous bottom sheet-margin block of four, brilliantly fresh, deep luxuriant color on bright paper, each stamp in the block with outstanding centering and wide margins, top right stamp with faint and insignificant thin speck, rest extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

1,100.00

SOLD for $950.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

1870-1871 National Bank Note Company

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

252

135

#135, 2c Red brown with grill, unused, well centered, strong rich color, very fine; 2001 PSE certificate. (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $250.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

253

137

#137, 6c Carmine with grill, an absolutely superb used example of this scarce and difficult Bank Note, possessing margins of a size unlike any other we have encountered, plus it is perfectly centered within these huge margins, unusually rich color and a strong impression on bright paper, neat and light crossroads postmark, extremely fine gem; a remarkably choice stamp that is among the very finest available; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

525.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

254

137

#137, 6c Carmine with grill, gem used example, extraordinarily well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color, bold socked-on-the-nose "crossroads" pmk. in deep blue, superbly struck, clear central grill points, extremely fine; especially scarce and desirable in such outstanding quality; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

510.00

SOLD for $500.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

255

137

#137, 6c Carmine with grill, wide margined example with especially strong color and an easily discernible grill impression, tied to clean white cover to Bristol Mills, Maine by superb strike of "Chicago, Ill./Jul 29" fancy duplex cancel in deep blue, addressing written in purple ink which adds to the overall eye-appeal of this scarce cover, torn back flap, very fine; a choice Six Cent grilled Bank Note cover. (Image)

725.00

SOLD for $200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

256

138

#138, 7c Vermilion with grill, a phenomenal mint example of this rare Bank Note stamp, being in a condition that is next to impossible to locate and certainly among the very finest mint examples in existence, possessing physical attributes that would be impressive for any stamp, but are especially so for the grilled Bank Notes, including magnificent centering amid the most lavishly large margins we have ever seen on this value, and just as striking is this stamp's fabulous color that is both intense and vibrant, full o.g. which shows the grill impression well, lightly hinged, extremely fine; an incredible gem destined for placement in the finest collection of mint United States classics; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $9,750.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

257

140

#140, 12c Dull violet with grill, an exceptionally choice used example which possesses physical qualities that far exceed the norm for this notoriously difficult and rare stamp, including being completely free of any of the faults that affect so many existing copies, wonderfully well centered, rich luxuriant color that is in a much deeper shade than usual, very light and unobtrusive circle of wedges pmk., easily identifiable grill points, extremely fine for this; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

258

141

#141, 15c Orange with grill, a seldom seen sound unused example of this rare stamp, rather well centered, especially deep and luxuriant color, easily identifiable grill points, very fine; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

2,500.00

SOLD for $900.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

259

141

#141, 15c Orange with grill, highly select used example, wonderfully well centered within large margins, and just as impressive is this stamp's gorgeous intense and vibrant color on fresh paper, light and unobtrusive target pmk., easily identifiable grill points, extremely fine; far superior in quality to the vast majority one sees of this scarce and difficult stamp; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)

1,200.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

260

141

#141, 15c Orange with grill, unusually attractive appearing used example, possessing extraordinarily intense color and marvelously postmarked with a neat Bridgeport town c.d.s, strong grill impression, fairly well centered although expertly reperforated at bottom, very fine appearance; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)

1,200.00

SOLD for $300.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM