Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1869 Pictorials continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

101

122

#122, 90c Carmine and black, a fabulous quality mint example of this 19th century rarity, possessing absolutely flawless centering amid lavishly large margins, strong colors and excellent clarity of impressions contribute further to this magnificent stamp's overall eye appeal, unusually even and intact perforations surround the whole, full o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stunning and choice mint example of the Ninety Cent 1869 Pictorial; one of the finest mint #122's to appear on the market in the past several years; 1971 and 1995 PF certificates; ex-Mary Flagler Cary. (Image)

9,250.00

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

102

122a

#122a, 90c Carmine and black, without grill, the mint example offered here of this important rarity is, in our opinion, one of the great condition rarities of 19th century United States philately, as it is in a condition that would be impressive for any stamp of the era, but is especially so for a stamp that exists in such minute quantities, boasting a phenomenal overall freshness and brilliance that must be seen in person to fully appreciate, with spectacularly intense colors and prooflike impressions on bright crisp paper, magnificently well centered amid lavishly large margins, its reverse is equally remarkable, featuring full clean o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the finest collection; without question one of the very finest available of the mere 21 examples certified by the Philatelic Foundation, only seven of which are completely sound and have either part or full original gum; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

16,000.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

103

119b

#119b, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, Center Inverted, used, wonderfully rich colors and highly detailed impressions on bright paper, central circle of wedges postmark, lightly and unobtrusively struck so that the inverted vignette shows clearly, centered just slightly to bottom right, but perforations are well clear of the design and is far better centered than the vast majority of known examples, very fine and exceedingly choice. One of the finest used examples of the 91 recorded Fifteen Cent 1869 Pictorials with Inverted Centers. The rarity of this stamp in such choice fault-free condition is underscored by the fact that less than fifteen of the known examples are found fault free and this minute number includes those copies which have trivial corner creases - which this copy has none. More than half of the existing population have serious faults and/or repairs. A stamp of extraordinary beauty and rarity. The perfect stamp for the collector who has been patiently waiting for a truly choice example of this well-known and popular error rarity to make an appearance on the auction market. Accompanied by a photocopy of a 1970 PF certificate, as well as a 1995 PF certificate. ex-Choban. (Image)

18,000.00

SOLD for $23,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

104

120b

#120b, 24c Green and violet, Center Inverted, used, magnificently bright and fresh, gloriously rich colors and strong detailed impressions on especially clean paper, very light and unobtrusive black cork postmark which leaves the inverted central vignette clearly visible, plus there is a bit of a red postmark at top left further complementing this stamp's overall eye appeal, unusually even and intact perforations all around, centered just slightly to bottom, but clearly this stamp is among the finest centered available, very fine and choice. Only 88 copies of the perforated Twenty Four Cent 1869 Pictorial with the Center Inverted exist. This number includes four unused stamps, two used pairs, one block of four and a single on cover - reducing the number of available single used examples to 75. Of this small existing population only a select few are completely fault free as is the stamp offered here. Fewer still possess the overall beauty and eye appeal of this remarkable stamp. We estimate that there are no more than two or three Scott #120b's that are in comparable gem quality. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the premier quality examples of one of the most famous errors in United States philately. Accompanied by a 1988 PF certificate. ex-Cole and Koppersmith. (Image)

19,000.00

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

105

121b

#121b, 30c Blue and carmine, Center Inverted, used, phenomenally well centered amid enormously large margins unrivaled by any other existing example, gorgeous rich colors and unusually strong impressions on fresh paper, wonderfully postmarked by both a neat circle of wedges cancel and a portion of a lovely blue French transit c.d.s. of Calais, small skillful repair in margin at top right, plus a faint trace of a trivial corner crease at top left, neither of which affects this stamp's spectacular extremely fine appearance. The McKinney example is, unquestionably, the most spectacular appearing example of this major rarity in existence - combining perfect centering, huge margins, freshness of colors and unusual cancellations all on a single example. Of the 36 recorded Thirty Cent Inverts this is the only example known with the blue French transit c.d.s., clearly an indication that this stamp once originated on a cover to France. The desirability of this remarkable stamp is barely diminished by the presence of the previously mentioned imperfections. If this stamp were devoid of these flaws this would clearly be the finest example extant. Even so, this remains one of the most beautiful and eye appealing copies available, and would make an immediate and impressive addition to an album or exhibition page. Accompanied by a 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

65,000.00

SOLD for $37,500.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

1875 Re-Issues of the 1869 Pictorials

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

106

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, deep luxuriant color and a clean crisp impression, accompanying certificate inexplicably mentions "part o.g." however, in our opinion, this stamp possesses full o.g. and has a small minor h.r., extremely fine and quite handsome; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

700.00

SOLD for $950.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

107

125

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, an exceptional mint example of this very rare and difficult value, being in a quality that is far superior to the vast majority of known examples, possessing an extraordinary overall freshness and brilliance, with wonderfully bright rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculately white paper, particularly well centered within large margins for this, especially clean full o.g. that has been lightly hinged, certainly extremely fine for this; among the finest available of the 1,406 issued; the Three Cent Pictorial Re-issue is, by far, the most challenging of all the 1875 re-issues to obtain in premium original gum condition; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

5,250.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

108

126

#126, 6c Blue re-issue, marvelously well centered for this especially difficult value, strong rich color, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine for this; only 2,226 issued; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)

1,600.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

109

127

#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, magnificent quality mint example of this rare and popular re-issue, possessing eye-arresting color that could not be more intense or vibrant, plus its impression is well incised on immaculate paper, equally impressive is this stamp's outstanding centering amid very large margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; clearly counted among the finest of the 1,947 issued; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $2,900.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

110

128

#128, 12c Green re-issue, impressive mint single, incredibly well centered amid enormously large margins, fabulous prooflike color and impression on incredibly bright crisp paper, full clean o.g. that has been lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the finest collection; very few of the 1,584 issued can compare in quality to this exceptional stamp; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

111

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, fabulously well centered amid the most enormous margins imaginable on this stamp, plus its colors could not be more intense, nor its impressions more prooflike on marvelously fresh and crisp paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; one of the finest extant among the 1,981 issued; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)

2,000.00

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

112

130

#130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, particularly well centered and margined, strong rich colors and impressions, large part o.g., choice very fine; only 2,091 issued; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)

2,250.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

113

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, absolutely flawless centering amid enormously large margins, strong rich colors and razor-sharp impressions, large part o.g., extremely fine; a visually striking example of huge proportions; certainly one of the best centered and margined examples available of the 1,535 issued; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

3,000.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

114

132

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, a breathtakingly beautiful mint example in the finest condition possible on this re-issue rarity, possessing absolutely perfect physical attributes, including mathematically precise centering amid margins of immense size, its colors and impressions could not be more prooflike on brilliantly white paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around, plus its full o.g. is in the most pristine state imaginable, with only the barest trace of hinging, in a word - superb; the ultimate gem example for the most fastidious collector; only 1,356 issued; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

5,000.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

115

133

#133, 1c Buff re-issue, gem mint example, marvelously well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color, pristine o.g. with just the barest trace of a hinge mark, extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp so choice; 1976 and 1997 PF certificates. (Image)

325.00

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

1870-1871 National Bank Note Company

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

116

135

#135, 2c Red brown with grill, an extraordinarily handsome and choice mint example of this scarce stamp, possessing exceptional centering, but most impressive is this stamp's fabulous overall freshness, with gorgeous rich color and impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g. which shows the grill points well, very lightly hinged, extremely fine for this; photocopy of a 1979 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp, plus a 1993 PF certificate as a single. (Image)

1,200.00

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

117

136

#136, 3c Green with grill, strong fresh color, attractively centered, especially clean full o.g. which shows the grill points well, lightly hinged, very fine for the issue; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)

725.00

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

118

137

#137, 6c Carmine with grill, an extraordinary quality example of a stamp that is almost never found mint, let alone in this outstanding condition, being wonderfully well centered within large margins, exceptionally strong and bright color which is most uncharacteristic of this, easily identifiable grill points, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an enormous condition rarity as this stamp is in the finest attainable condition for an original gum example of the Six Cent Grilled Bank Note; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

4,250.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM

119

138

#138, 7c Vermilion with grill, marvelously fresh and choice mint example of this seldom offered and challenging Bank Note, possessing radiant color and a strong impression on bright paper, additionally it is quite well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, full o.g. which shows a well defined grill impression, very fine; a truly rare stamp in this pristine original gum condition; 1984 and 1997 PF certificates. (Image)

3,000.00

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

120

139

#139, 10c Brown with grill, a magnificent mint example of a stamp that is almost never found offered at auction mint, and is even more infrequently found in such exceptional quality, being incredibly bright and fresh, with gorgeous color and a razor-sharp impression, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, full o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the most remarkable quality original gum Ten Cent Grilled Bank Notes in existence; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

4,750.00

SOLD for $11,000.00
Closing..Sep-13, 05:00 PM