Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

321

292

#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a superlative mint example of this popular commemorative, being in a condition that is rivaled by few others, possessing absolutely perfect centering amid the most lavish margins imaginable, just as impressive is this stamp's spectacular overall freshness and brilliance, with superb prooflike color and impression on bright untoned paper, pristine o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; a One Dollar Trans-Mississippi for the perfectionist; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

1,250.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

322

293

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, mathematically precise centering amid extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, spectacularly rich color without a hint of the oxidization that affects so many examples, incredibly detailed impression on bright fresh paper, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, never hinged, superb. The Two Dollar Trans-Mississippi is widely considered to be, by far, the most challenging commemorative issue of the United States to obtain in extremely fine condition. Its margins are typically very narrow and its centering is almost always quite poor in comparison to other values from the Trans-Mississippi series. Its color often presents a problem as well, as it is prone to becoming darkened in areas due to oxidization. When one tries to find a well centered, large-margined example with fresh unaffected color it becomes quickly apparent what a challenge all collectors face. To then add the desire to acquire a premium quality example that is never hinged as well, one finds that scant few exist, let alone ever offered at auction. We estimate that less than a dozen such extremely fine, never hinged, examples exist (most having been once part of the famous ex-Weill block of ten that has been broken up - and only five from this block are remotely comparable to this stamp). However, none is as perfectly centered, and as large margined, as the spectacular example offered here from the William J. Higgins collection. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a mint Two Dollar Trans-Mississippi in the ultimate never hinged quality desired by all collectors. Accompanied by a 1982 PF certificate. (Image)

4,500.00

SOLD for $22,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

323

293

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, handsome mint example, particularly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

324

293

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, the used example offered here is one of the finest used copies of this scarce and notoriously difficult commemorative we have ever offered, as this stamp possesses several outstanding physical attributes that are rarely encountered, including being extraordinarily well centered amid very large margins, plus its color is incredibly intense, in a shade that is exceptionally deep, razor-sharp impression, neat strike of a desirable Des Moines, Iowa town c.d.s. (rather than the more typically seen registry postmark), extremely fine; a lovely used gem; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

1,000.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

1901 Pan-American Issue

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

325

294a

#294a, 1c Pan-American, Center Inverted, an extremely desirable used example of this popular error rarity, possessing virtually perfect centering, with deep luxuriant colors and prooflike impressions on bright paper, very light cancel confined to top portion of stamp, so that the central inverted vignette is clearly visible, couple of trivial and small corner creases at bottom right which do not detract from this stamp's exceptional appearance, otherwise extremely fine; the finest centered and most lightly cancelled One Cent Pan-American Invert in existence; far more rare used than mint, despite its disparity in catalog value ($10,000.00 for mint versus $8,500.00 for used). (Image)

8,500.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

326

295E

#295E, 2c Pan-American, vignette photo essay, a photo reduction from the files of the Post Office Dept., with manuscript "Empire State Express" in the hand of the chief clerk and later acting 3rd Assistant Postmaster General Arthur M. Travers, very fine; this likely unique essay is perfect for a Pan-American exhibition collection; ex-Rosenthal. (Image)

Est. 500-750

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

327

295E

#295E, 2c Pan-American, large die essay of allegorical figures used on the finished design, printed on India paper and die sunk on card measuring 125x152mm, this highly detailed engraving was later reduced for use on the final design, some light toning, very fine; an important and rare Pan-American essay; ex-Silberberg and Rosenthal. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

328

295

#295, 2c Pan-American, handsome bottom sheet-margin plate no. 1165 single, exceedingly well centered within extravagantly large margins, brilliantly intense colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an immaculate gem; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

31.00

SOLD for $100.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

329

296

#296, 4c Pan-American, exceptionally well centered, bright and fresh, rich colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

150.00

SOLD for $180.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

330

297

#297, 5c Pan-American, premium mint example, large well balanced margins all around, rich colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2000 PF certificate for a block of six from which this stamp was taken. (Image)

175.00

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

331

298

#298, 8c Pan-American, outstanding centering within unusually large margins, deep luxuriant colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

225.00

SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

332

298

#298, 8c Pan-American, precisely centered, deep luxuriant colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)

225.00

SOLD for $150.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

333

299

#299, 10c Pan-American, well centered, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine. (Image)

325.00

SOLD for $130.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

1902-1903 Regular Issues

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

334

300-01

#300-01, 1c Blue green and 2c Carmine, select mint examples, the 1c being a top sheet-margin plate no. 3103 single, deep luxuriant colors, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine. (Image)

50.50

SOLD for $170.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

335

300b

#300b, 1c Blue green booklet pane of six, brilliantly fresh, with strong intact perforations, deep luxuriant color, well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a select example of this scarce booklet pane; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

1,000.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

336

300b

#300b, 1c Blue green booklet pane of six, the very rare and highly collectable position D, showing plate no. 3468 in the selvage tab, only one position in the entire 180-subject sheet contained the plate number, with this particular example being in extraordinary quality, featuring essentially perfect centering throughout, deep luxuriant color on especially fresh paper, strong intact perforations, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; elusive in any condition, but especially so this choice; 2001 PF and PSE certificates. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $1,325.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

337

301

#301, 2c Carmine, mathematically precise centering amid very large margins, absolutely gorgeous color in a striking intense shade, prooflike impression on bright white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb little gem. (Image)

29.00

SOLD for $170.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

338

302

#302, 3c Bright violet, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint single, featuring enormously large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

100.00

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

339

303

#303, 4c Brown, flawlessly centered within very large margins, sumptuously rich color on bright fresh paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

110.00

SOLD for $300.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

340

303

#303, 4c Brown, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep luxuriant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)

110.00

SOLD for $240.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM