Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

#73, 2c Black, gem mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, featuring near perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, prooflike color and impression on fresh crisp paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp in such premium condition; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

350.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#74, 3c Scarlet, a magnificently fresh mint example of this trial printing rarity, being one of the few existing examples that is both sound and still retaining its original gum, boasting an incredible overall brilliance that few others enjoy, with absolutely radiant color and a razor-sharp impression, while centered slightly to bottom this particular example is far better centered than most, pristine full o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, very fine and exceedingly choice; very few examples of the Three Cent Scarlet exist, whether mint or "used" with the characteristic pen stroke cancels, and you can probably count on less than two hands the number of examples that exist mint both with original gum and in sound condition; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)

7,000.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#75, 5c Red brown, an extraordinary quality mint example of an exceedingly difficult and challenging stamp to find in any kind of collectable quality (especially with original gum), with this particular example possessing exceptional physical attributes that are seldom associated with this stamp, including being wonderfully well centered within large margins, plus its color is rich and luxuriant, and its impression strong on bright fresh paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a true condition rarity; 1969 and 1996 PF certificates; ex-Anderson. (Image)

4,500.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#77, 15c Black, exceptional quality mint example of this impossibly difficult stamp, featuring a marvelous overall freshness, with intense color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp paper, wonderfully well centered and margined, especially when compared to most which are found quite off center, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine for this; far more rare in this premium quality original gum condition than most collectors and dealers realize; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

1,750.00

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

78b

#78b, 24c Gray, rare mint example of a very difficult stamp, possessing exceptional color that is in a rich unmistakable gray shade, strong impression as well, particularly well centered and margined, especially for any of the notoriously difficult 1861-63 Twenty Four Cent shades, full o.g., very fine and choice; a terribly elusive stamp in this premium original gum condition; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

1,200.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

1867 Grilled Issues

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

#79, 3c Rose, "A" grill, a very rare premium quality mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, being among a select few existing examples that is both sound and still retaining its full original gum, wonderfully fresh, rich luxuriant color and a far stronger impression than usual on uncommonly bright paper, well centered, far more intact perforations than typically encountered, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; the Scott catalog value quoted is for "fine-very fine copies with minor perf. faults"; 1983 and 1995 PF certificates. (Image)

5,000.00

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

#83, 3c Rose, "C" grill, bright and fresh mint example of this truly rare grilled stamp, strong color, attractively centered, full o.g. which shows the grill impression well, relatively lightly hinged, very fine for this; 1983 PF certificate; ex-Anderson. (Image)

5,000.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#84, 2c Black, "D" grill, an unusually choice unused example of this rare grilled stamp which is, in fact, one of the rarest and most challenging of all the grilled issues, exceptionally bright and fresh, strong intense color and impression, while centered just a bit to left this stamp possesses far superior centering than the great majority of certified examples whether mint, unused or used, very fine; 1996 PSE certificate. (Image)

for fine 7,500.00

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

85B

#85B, 2c Black, "Z" grill, a phenomenal quality unused example of this stamp, which is not only one of the rarest of all the grilled issues, but is widely regarded as one of the most difficult to obtain in premium quality, possessing near perfect centering amid gigantic margins which would be impressive for any stamp of the era, but are virtually unheard of on a "Z" grill issue, strong color in an intense shade, excellent easily identifiable grill impression, an extremely fine gem; we believe this spectacular stamp has no equal in terms of its centering and size of margins; 1976 and 1994 PF certificates; ex-Golin. (Image)

3,500.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#86, 1c Blue, "E" grill, an incredibly choice mint example of this very scarce grilled stamp, possessing overall physical qualities that are difficult to find on any of the grilled issues, but particularly so for this value, featuring a magnificent overall freshness, with warm rich color and a strong impression on immaculate paper, wonderfully well centered within large margins, pristine full o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, extremely fine overall; a true condition rarity; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $6,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#88, 3c Rose, "E" grill, choice example of this surprisingly difficult value, being quite well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, bright color, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine and handsome; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

800.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#89, 10c Green, "E" grill, a magnificently fresh and bright example of a stamp that is missing in even the most advanced collections of mint United States stamps, possessing strikingly intense color in a deep shade, plus its impression is razor-sharp on bright crisp paper, quite well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, even its reverse is uncommonly choice, featuring especially clean full o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, very fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

5,000.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#90, 12c Black, "E" grill, unused, regummed, especially deep color and a strong impression, fairly well centered, small central repair, nearly very fine appearance for this rare unused stamp. (Image)

2,000.00

CLOSED
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#91, 15c Black, "E" grill, a marvelously choice mint example of this very rare and challenging grilled stamp, being incredibly fresh and crisp overall, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, while not perfectly centered (which is almost unheard of on this stamp) it is far better centered than the vast majority, as most are found with perforations cutting the design, plus its margins are much larger than usual, the reverse sports full clean o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, extremely fine; any mint Fifteen Cent "E" Grill with original gum is a seldom offered stamp at auction, but one in this premium quality is a rare opportunity; 1998 PF certificate; this is the top right stamp from a block that is ex-Caspary, Klein and Zoellner. (Image)

8,750.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#92, 1c Blue, "F" grill, an absolutely superb example of a stamp that is seldom seen mint, let alone in this most remarkable condition, possessing every physical attribute that the most demanding condition conscious collector could hope for, including flawless centering amid lavishly large margins, an overall brilliance unlike any other we have seen, absolutely radiant color and a strong impression on immaculate paper, pristine full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; the epitome of a condition rarity in this incomparable quality; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

1,000.00

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

#93, 2c Black, "F" grill, uncharacteristically well centered within large margins, strong color and impression on fresh paper, full o.g., choice very fine; a handsome example of a difficult mint stamp; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

475.00

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

93 var.

#93 var., 2c Black, "F" grill, "shifted design" variety, a spectacular used example whose vertical perforations have been shifted drastically, basically "bisecting" the stamp and leaving virtually the entire right half completely devoid of printing, fancy geometric cancel in blue, stamp with small tear and a couple of thin spots of little importance considering that this stamp is the most dramatic and visually eye appealing perforation error we have ever encountered on a "Black Jack" stamp; a great item for a medal-winning exhibit; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $750.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#94, 3c Red, "F" grill, superlative mint example, possessing mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, plus its color is considerably deeper than usual and its impression quite strong, pristine full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; a terribly scarce stamp in this premium condition and, in our opinion, woefully undercataloged considering how few truly nice mint examples are offered; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)

360.00

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

#95, 5c Brown, "F" grill, brilliantly fresh mint single, sumptuously rich color and a strong detailed impression on crisp paper, quite well centered when compared to most, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; a challenging and scarce mint stamp; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

3,000.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

#97, 12c Black, "F" grill, a most remarkable mint example of this seldom offered stamp, being one of those special stamps whose overall brilliance and freshness clearly separates it from the vast majority, possessing true "post office" fresh qualities which belie its age, with prooflike color and impression on crisp clean paper, plus this stamp is especially well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine for this; a choice original gum Twelve Cent "F" grill that is among the finest we have ever offered; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)

2,800.00

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