Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

281

533

#533, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. V, select mint single, brilliantly fresh, four large to huge margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

215.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

282

534B

#534B, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. VII, fresh mint example of this very rare stamp, four full to large margins, intensely rich color on bright paper, pristine o.g. with just the barest trace of hinging, very fine; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

283

534B

#534B, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. VII, a spectacularly margined horizontal pair of this rare 20th century stamp, boasting absolutely huge margins all around (even a bit of the framelines appear at bottom from the adjoining stamps), brilliantly fresh, radiant color and impression on immaculately white paper, o.g., never hinged, there are a couple of bends/wrinkles endemic to the wartime offset issues which are not mentioned on the accompanying certificate, otherwise extremely fine; easily the largest margined pair of this rarity we have ever offered; clear 1981 PF certificate. (Image)

7,500.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

1919-1928 Rotary Press Printings

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

284

539

#539, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. II, perf. 11x10, a brilliant "post office" fresh mint example of this rare and challenging stamp, which is almost impossible to find in any kind of premium quality, possessing an exceptional overall freshness, with rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, extraordinarily well centered for the issue, especially considering how poorly centered this stamp typically comes, with this particular copy having its perforations well clear of the design all around, pristine o.g., never hinged, very fine and quite choice; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

4,000.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

285

544

#544, 1c Green sheet waste, perf. 11, an especially handsome used example of this rare and notoriously difficult stamp, being quite well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color, crisp "Pittsburgh/Pa." precancel, a very fine and choice example of the One Cent Green rotary press sheet waste issue; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

for fine 3,250.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

286

595

#595, 2c Carmine coil waste, marvelously well centered amid considerably larger margins than typically encountered, rich radiant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine for this. (Image)

475.00

SOLD for $675.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

287

599A

#599A, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., an incredibly choice mint pair, being in a condition that would be a challenge to duplicate, possessing mathematically perfect centering within large margins, gorgeous intense and "fiery" color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem coil pair in every regard; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

410.00

SOLD for $900.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

288

613

#613, 2c Harding, rotary press perforated 11, quite well centered for this, particularly when compared to other existing examples, wide even margins on three sides, right perforations close but clear, intensely rich color and an unusually clean impression on bright paper, very light and unobtrusive slogan machine postmark, completely devoid of the faults which affect many of the known copies, tiny natural paper inclusion visible only on reverse, very fine for this. The Two Cent Harding rotary press perforated 11 stamp is one of the most sought-after rarities in United States philately. There are 39 confirmed singles and two pairs known - all of which are used. Nearly two-thirds of the existing population are sound, however a great many of these are found quite poorly centered, often with the perforations cutting the design. The McKinney copy is among the better centered examples available and one of the most eye appealing in terms of its overall quality. A highly desirable example of this important rarity. Accompanied by a 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

for fine 35,000.00

SOLD for $32,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

289

634A

#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, wonderfully fresh, intensely rich color, well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $600.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

Air Posts

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

290

C3a

#C3a, 24c Carmine rose and blue, Center Inverted, position 69, wonderfully bright and fresh, deep rich colors, well centered, especially clean full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine. The 1919 Twenty Four Cent Inverted Jenny is one most recognized and desired rarities in all of philately. Its legendary status began the moment the stamp was issued in May 1918, when William T. Robey purchased an entire error sheet of 100 at the New York Avenue Post Office window in Washington D.C. - just one day after the stamp was issued - May 14th. Within one week Robey sold the sheet for $15,000.00 to the well-known Philadelphia stamp dealer Eugene Klein (an impressive return on his initial $24.00 investment). Shortly thereafter Mr. Klein sold the sheet to the renowned, yet eccentric collector, Col. Edward H.R. Green for $20,000.00. Col. Green asked Klein to break up the sheet for him into singles and blocks, and instructed him to sell all but the few key position blocks. What is puzzling is how, given the immediate attention created by a spectacular new error, so many of the stamps from the sheet have been poorly handled and stored over the years. In fact, there are at least seven examples whose whereabouts are unknown and presumably lost to philately. A great many of the known copies have varying degrees of faults and some even have lost their original gum. Improper hinging has caused a significant number of the faults, often thinning or creasing the stamps. That is why it is a rare occasion when a truly choice example makes an appearance on the auction market. Just such an occasion commands special attention among collectors who wish to acquire a select example of one of the most recognized and important rarities in philately. The example from the McKinney collection is one of the very few existing Inverted Jennys to combine overall freshness, outstanding colors, excellent centering, and preservation of its original gum on a single copy. Accompanied by a 1970 PF certificate. (Image)

170,000.00

SOLD for $120,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

291

C13-15

#C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., a wonderfully select and well-matched set, each extraordinarily well centered and brilliantly fresh, pristine o.g., all three are devoid of the usual natural gum bends and skips, n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

2,160.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

Special Deliveries

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

292

#E1, 10c Blue, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined example of a stamp that is almost never found with sizable margins, being flawlessly centered as well, gorgeous prooflike color and impression on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most remarkable stamp; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

350.00

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

293

#E2, 10c Blue, a magnificent mint example being in a quality that is almost next to impossible to find, possessing a marvelous overall mint "bloom", with truly prooflike color and impression on bright paper, fabulously well centered amid margins that are huge for the issue, and its reverse is equally impressive, boasting pristine full o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a condition rarity both this choice and never hinged; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

650.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

294

#E3, 10c Orange, flawlessly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, stunning color that is both intense and radiant, sharp detailed impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a beautiful stamp; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

400.00

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

295

#E4, 10c Blue, extraordinarily well centered within much larger margins than typically encountered on this scarce stamp, sumptuously rich color and impression wonderfully contrasted by its bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; rarely seen so choice; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

750.00

SOLD for $725.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

296

#E5, 10c Blue, precise centering within very large margins, brilliantly fresh, deep luxuriant color, pristine o.g., n.h., tiny natural gum inclusion mentioned only for strict accuracy, extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

300.00

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

297

#E8, 10c Ultramarine, a spectacular jumbo-margined mint example, featuring absolutely enormous margins all around and being perfectly centered within them, deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a stamp with few peers, if at all; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

185.00

SOLD for $800.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

298

#E9, 10c Ultramarine, a gem mint example of this scarce special delivery, incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins, strong rich color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a remarkably choice stamp; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

340.00

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

299

E10

#E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, a fabulous quality mint example, possessing several exceptional physical qualities, not the least of which is its mathematically precise centering amid generously large margins, plus its color and impression are truly prooflike on immaculate paper, even its perforations are uncommonly full and intact, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; one of the finest never hinged #E10's available; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

Registration Stamp

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

300

#F1, 10c Registration, flawlessly centered within very large margins, lovely rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; actually a most elusive stamp to find in this premium never hinged condition. (Image)

130.00

SOLD for $550.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM