Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1201

79 var.

#79 var., 1899 5c Blue "Numeral", on whiter paper variety, a remarkably choice mint block of four containing four of the best centered examples we have seen of this scarce and distinctive variety, each stamp wonderfully well centered within large margins, brilliantly fresh and crisp, o.g., three stamps n.h. (with faint light offset on the gum), fourth stamp at bottom right l.h., and with faint toned spot at bottom, rest in block very fine-extremely fine; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade #79i; C$2,500.00). (Image)

as singles 1,100.00+

SOLD for $500.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1202

#81, 1902 7c Olive yellow "Numeral", a stunningly beautiful top sheet-margin horizontal strip of three, with "Ottawa-No.-1" imprint in the selvage, with this strip of three containing three of the finest gem mint singles of this we have ever seen, fabulously fresh, with radiantly rich color and impression on bright white paper, each stamp perfectly centered amid lavishly large margins, unblemished o.g., stamps n.h. (l.h. in selvage only), extremely fine; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$1,350.00+). (Image)

as singles 570.00+

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1203

#83, 1898 10c Brown violet "Numeral", an incredible quality mint block of four, containing four truly choice examples, each wonderfully well centered within very large margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine; actually a rare block in this outstanding condition; 1991 V.G. Greene Certificate; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$3,600.00+). (Image)

as singles 1,900.00+

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1204

#85, 1898 2c Black, lavender and carmine Imperial Penny Postage, a select quality left sheet-margin block of four, possessing remarkable freshness and with true deep lavendar color (not faded as usually seen), wonderfully well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$600.00+). (Image)

as singles 200.00+

SOLD for $70.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1205

#87, 1899 "2 Cents" surcharge on 3c Carmine "Maple Leaf", an absolutely perfect full top margin "Ottawa-No.-6" plate number block of eight, in the most pristine state of preservation, with truly radiant color and a razor-sharp impression, mathematically centered within large margins, crisp and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; incredibly scarce this choice; unlisted in Unitrade as a plate block; ex-"Crossings" Collection. (Image)

Est. 150-200

SOLD for $110.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1206

87, 87 var.

#87 var., 1899 "2 Cents" surcharge on 3c Carmine "Maple Leaf", narrow spacing variety, choice horizontal strip of three, with the left pair displaying the narrow spacing variety between the two surcharges, extraordinarily fresh, well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; especially desirable strip showing the variation in spacing; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade #87i). (Image)

Unitrade C$300.00

SOLD for $110.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1207

#88, 1899 "2 Cents" surcharge on 3c Carmine "Numeral, top margin "Ottawa-No.-6" plate number block of eight, especially bright and fresh, outstanding centering, sheet selvage naturally cuts imprint, o.g., n.h., extremely fine, unlisted in Unitrade as a plate block; ex-"Crossings" Collection. (Image)

Est. 200-300

SOLD for $300.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1208

#89, 1c Green, brilliantly fresh top margin "Ottawa-No.-44" plate number block of eight, with extra-wide sheet selvage, rich luxuriant color and crisp impression, intact perforations all around, wonderfully well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., bottom right stamp with small inclusion spot, extremely fine and quite choice; unlisted in Unitrade as a plate block; ex-"Crossings" Collection. (Image)

Est. 300-400

SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1209

#90, 2c Carmine, full top margin "Ottawa-No.-81" plate number block of six, brilliantly fresh, vibrant color, exceptionally well centered and margined, crisp and intact, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; unlisted in Unitrade as a plate block; ex-"Crossings" collection. (Image)

Est. 200-300

SOLD for $160.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1210

#92, 7c Olive bistre, a showpiece full top margin "Ottawa-No.2" plate number block of ten, with additional plate markings showing in the top right selvage, in the most incredible condition possible for this rare and unlisted plate block, possessing a remarkable overall freshness which belies its age, gorgeous prooflike color and impression, each stamp in the plate is extraordinarily well centered within large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; as singles this is an amazing piece, but as a plate block it is certainly irreplaceable; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$4,500.00+ as singles alone). (Image)

Est. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1211

93 var.

#93 var., 10c Dull lilac, a handsome bottom left corner sheet-margin block of four, extraordinarily well centered, strong rich color, o.g., top stamps with small h.r. rejoining a couple of separated perfs., bottom pair n.h., choice very fine; 1998 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$2,000.00+). (Image)

as singles 1,050.00+

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1212

#94, 20c Deep olive green, an extraordinarily handsome and rare top sheet-margin horizontal strip of three, with "Ottawa-No.-1" plate number imprint in the selvage, fabulously fresh, with sumptuously rich color in an especially deep shade, prooflike impression on immaculately white paper, each stamp in the strip is wonderfully well centered within large margins, o.g., center stamp with minor h.r., end stamps never hinged, choice very fine; a showpiece plate number strip in outstanding quality; 1995 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$5,300.00+). (Image)

as singles 2,800.00+

SOLD for $1,500.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1213

#95, 50c Deep purple, an absolutely spectacular full top sheet-margin horizontal plate number strip of three, showing full "Ottawa-No.-1" imprint, in a fabulous state of freshness which must be seen in person to fully appreciate, featuring amazingly deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculately white paper, furthermore each stamp in the strip is incredibly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, pristine o.g., center stamp l.h., end stamps never hinged, extremely fine; a showpiece plate number strip for the finest collection; 1995 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-"Crossings" Collection (Unitrade C$7,600.00+). (Image)

as singles 3,500.00+

SOLD for $2,200.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

Germany

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1214

C40-42

#C40-42, 1931 1M-3M Polar flight zeppelins cplt. tied by Friedrichshafen 24.7.31 c.d.s. pmks. along with unoverprinted 1M on flown Polar flight ppc, proper cachet and receiver, very fine (Michel #455-58; DM 3,300). (Image)

992.50+

SOLD for $525.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1215

9NB3a

#9NB3a, 1948 Currency Victims souvenir sheet, o.g., lightly hinged and a slight gum disturbance in the margin, stamps n.h., accompanied by the set of three stamps (9NB1-3), o.g., n.h., very fine; Eliades photo-opinion (Michel #68-70, Block 1; DM 2,300). (Image)

825.00

SOLD for $270.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

Guatemala

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1216

Sieger 409I

Sieger #409I, May 1936 First North American Flight, 1c-25c postage and air post (#238, C47-48, C60) tied by "Guatemala, May 2, 1936" c.d.s. in combination with U.S. #746, 747 and C20 on cacheted cover to Germany, very fine; only 50 covers carried. (Image)

Est. 300-400

SOLD for $270.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

Jordan

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1217

#26, 1922 10pi on 10pi Ultramarine, deep rich color, o.g., minor h.r., a fine example of this very elusive stamp, of which only 137 were printed; 2002 BPA certificate (S.G. #33; £850). (Image)

825.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1218

#51, 1922 (Dec) 10pi Ultramarine, with violet ovpt., brilliantly fresh color and paper, full clean o.g. that has never been hinged, very fine; a rare stamp, as only a total of 79 10pi stamps were overprinted in violet or red, and it is especially elusive being never hinged; 2002 BPA certificate (S.G. #52a; for hinged £1,100) (Image)

for hinged 1,250.00

SOLD for $750.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

1219

#52, 1922 (Dec) 20pi Gray, with violet ovpt., fresh, o.g., never hinged, light vertical bend, still very fine; only a total of 57 20pi stamps were overprinted in violet or red; 2002 BPA certificate (S.G. #53a, for hinged £1,100) (Image)

for hinged 1,250.00

SOLD for $600.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM

Mauritius

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1220

#3c, 1848 1p Orange red, worn impression on grayish paper, a rare vertical strip of four still showing some detail in the Queen's head and fairly distinct background lines, full to large margins all around except extreme tip of top right corner just encroached upon, tiny tear in margin at left, some transparent staining on top stamp, overall a very fine and remarkable multiple representing the right hand vertical row of the sheet; 1972 and 2002 PF certificates (S.G. #16; £1,700+). (Image)

1,500.00+

SOLD for $500.00
Closing..Jun-22, 09:00 AM