Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1869 Pictorials continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

221

118

#118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, a marvelous mint example of this impossibly difficult stamp, being flawlessly centered amid extraordinarily large margins which are most uncharacteristic, wonderfully fresh as well, with bright colors and unusually clean impressions, large part o.g., extremely fine; an exceedingly rare mint stamp in this gem condition; we cannot recall ever having offered a better centered #118, whether mint or unused; 2000 APS certificate; ex-Chapin. (Image)

8,250.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

222

118a

#118a, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, without grill, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this rare variety, featuring outstanding centering within very large margins, plus its colors are incredibly intense and its impressions quite strong, full o.g., h.r., manuscript notation on gum, extremely fine; only 20-25 examples have been certified by the Philatelic Foundation, half of which have faults; 1931 APS and 1975 PF certificates; ex-Chapin. (Image)

10,000.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

223

119

#119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, an enormously rare full top margin partial imprint and plate "No. 23" block of six, being one of only three recorded plate number multiples of the Fifteen Cent Type II 1869 Pictorial, the other two are both large blocks of twenty each making them prohibitively expensive for most collectors desiring to own a showpiece plate number multiple of this value, sumptuously rich colors and impressions, centered a bit to top, full o.g., couple of trivial natural gum creases, some separated perforations in selvage, overall a fine and impressive multiple perfect for exhibition; catalogs $24,500.00 as a block of four and a pair; Chapin census #345; ex-Wunderlich and Chapin. (Image)

Est. 10,000-15,000

SOLD for $8,000.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

224

120

#120, 24c Green and violet, impressive mint example, featuring unusually large and perfectly balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich colors and strong detailed impressions on bright paper, full o.g. which is a bit disturbed, extremely fine; an exceedingly handsome example of this rare mint stamp; certainly among the finest centered original gum copies we have ever encountered; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Chapin. (Image)

7,750.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

225

120

#120, 24c Green and violet, a visually striking used example, being exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong fresh colors and detailed impressions on bright paper, all wonderfully complemented by a gorgeous red cancellation, extremely fine; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

950.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

226

121

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, unused, flawlessly centered within large margins, strong rich colors and sharp detailed impressions, extremely fine; an especially handsome example; 2000 PF certificate (stating regummed, which has subsequently been removed). (Image)

3,600.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

227

121a

#121a, 30c Blue and carmine, without grill, superlative mint example of this important 1869 Pictorial rarity, outstanding centering and margins, incredibly intense colors and strong detailed impressions, full o.g., extremely fine; believed to be among the finest examples known of the Thirty Cent 1869 Pictorial without grill; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

11,000.00

SOLD for $6,000.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

228

122

#122, 90c Carmine and black, an exceptionally handsome and desirable example of this classic mint rarity, being among the few premium quality examples that is completely fault free, particularly well centered within large margins, gloriously rich colors and prooflike impressions on fresh paper, full o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, very fine and exceedingly choice; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

10,000.00

SOLD for $6,750.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

229

122

#122, 90c Carmine and black, an incomparable used example of this rare and popular high value, in a condition that simply cannot be improved upon, being flawlessly centered amid the most immense margins possible, and just as impressive are this stamp's extraordinarily intense colors and impressions on wonderfully bright paper, fully intact and even perforations all around, all neatly postmarked with a light and unobtrusive strike of a circle of wedges cancel, a superb gem in every regard; a breathtaking stamp of extraordinary beauty; quite likely the finest used Ninety Cent 1869 Pictorial in existence; illustrated on page 165 of Jon Rose's United States Postage Stamps of 1869; 1969 and 1998 PF certificates. (Image)

2,350.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

1875 Re-Issues of the 1869 Pictorials

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

230

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, extraordinary quality mint example, perfectly centered amid extravagantly large margins, deep prooflike color and a deeply etched impression on bright crisp paper, remarkably clean full o.g. that has been barely hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; a very scarce and desirable stamp in such premium condition; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

700.00

SOLD for $1,325.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

231

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, pristine mint single, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, well centered within large margins, full o.g., extremely fine; ex-Chapin. (Image)

700.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

232

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, select used example, well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression on especially bright paper, lightly cancelled, very fine and quite choice; a truly elusive stamp used; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

233

125

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, impressively margined unused example of this re-issue rarity, possessing margins of extraordinary size and being wonderfully well centered within them, bright color, traces of gum, extremely fine; very few of the 1,406 issued are found this well margined, whether unused or mint; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

3,150.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

234

126

#126, 6c Blue re-issue, exceedingly fresh and choice mint example, wonderfully well centered, rich vibrant color and a sharp impression on bright paper, full clean o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; only 2,226 issued; 1975, 1987 and 2003 PF certificates. (Image)

1,900.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

235

126

#126, 6c Blue re-issue, exceptionally well centered for this rare and difficult re-issue, unusually large margins as well, bright vivid color and a detailed impression on fresh paper, full o.g., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

1,900.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

236

127

#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, extraordinarily well centered within exceptionally large margins, radiant color and an unusually strong impression on bright paper, full clean o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; seldom encountered both this choice and still retaining its full original gum; only 1,947 issued; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

237

128

#128, 12c Green re-issue, gem mint example, featuring numerous exceptional physical attributes, including being extraordinarily well centered amid lavishly large margins, gloriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright crisp paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceedingly choice original gum Twelve Cent 1869 Re-issue that is certainly among the finest of only 1,584 issued; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

238

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, incredibly handsome and choice mint example, possessing an extraordinary overall brilliance and freshness, with eye-arresting colors that are quite intense, plus its impressions are prooflike on immaculate paper, outstanding centering as well, with large margins all around, full clean o.g., extremely fine; a gem for the discriminating collector; only 1,981 issued; ex-Chapin. (Image)

2,000.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

239

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, exceptionally well centered within unusually large and well balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich colors and highly detailed impressions, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1982 and 2003 PF certificates. (Image)

2,000.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM

240

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, unused, regummed, well centered within large margins, rich luxuriant colors, very fine; only 1,535 issued; ex-Chapin. (Image)

1,650.00

SOLD for $800.00
Closing..May-30, 04:00 PM