Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot Description

CV or Estimate

#11, 3c Dull red, position 1L6, exquisite top left corner sheet-margin example, boasting a large margin at bottom and absolutely gigantic margins on the other three sides, deep rich color and impression, light town c.d.s., extremely fine; a visually striking stamp; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

11.00

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#11 var., 3c Dull red, small "TA" of "Postage" variety, position 4R1L, lovely top sheet-margin example which shows the unusual plate variety with some "smaller" letters in the top label, large to huge margins all around, strikingly intense color in a deep shade, plus its impression is well etched on bright paper, rimless blue town c.d.s. at bottom left, extremely fine. (Image)

11.50+

SOLD for $180.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#12, 5c Red brown, especially select used single, four uniformly large margins, strikingly intense color in an unusually deep shade, excellent impression on immaculate paper, very light and unobtrusive town c.d.s., extremely fine; 1994 PSE certificate. (Image)

875.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#12 var., 5c Red brown, "defective transfer" variety, position 23R1, a premium quality example of this seldom seen variety which is only found on copies from this position, showing an unusual lightly printed area to the right of the bust of Jefferson, four uniformly large margins, rich color, very light town c.d.s., extremely fine; according to Lester Brookman this "defective transfer" variety is "a rare item", with this being the first such example we have seen; 1998 PF certificate specifically identifying this as the variety. (Image)

Est. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,450.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#12, 5c Red brown, a phenomenal left sheet-margin vertical pair in the finest quality imaginable, possessing large to gigantic margins all around, including a sheet margin at left measuring 3 1/2mm which shows a complete guideline, plus parts of the adjoining stamps appear at both the top and bottom of the pair, gloriously rich color and impression on immaculate paper, clear "New Orleans, La./Jul. 29, 1857" c.d.s., simply superb; a fabulous condition rarity for the finest collection; 1997 PF certificate; ex-Amonette. (Image)

2,125.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#13, 10c Green, Ty. I, position 95R1, an incomparable quality used example of this scarce stamp, boasting numerous extraordinary physical attributes, including possessing enormously large margins, with a 3mm sheet margin at bottom and a huge matching sized portion of the adjoining stamp at top, with very large margins at the sides, spectacularly intense color and a well incised impression, large blackish brown town c.d.s. and part of a striking red cork cancel, extremely fine; an eye-arresting gem; 1979 PF certificate; ex-Ishikawa. (Image)

875.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#13 var., 10c Green, Ty. I, curl in left "X" variety, position 99R1, choice used example of this constant plate variety, four large and symmetrical margins, bright color and a strong impression on fresh paper, very lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

900.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, position 51L1, an incomparable left sheet-margin used example, featuring a gigantic 26mm sheet margin showing part imprint and plate "No. 1" plate number, mostly large margins on other sides, incredibly rich color and a fine early impression, neat strike of a town circular datestamp, a superb gem; the finest known Ten Cent 1855 plate number single used off cover; eleven imperforate Ten Cent 1855 examples with an imprint are recorded, whether used or unused, with probably no more than five used copies existing with the plate number complete; a truly phenomenal stamp that has graced numerous important collections over the decades; 1971 PF certificate; ex-Emerson, Newbury, Neinken, Mason, Koppersmith and "Sevenoaks". (Image)

Est. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $19,000.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, an exceedingly handsome used example featuring four extravagantly large and well balanced margins, rich luxuriant color, crisp detailed impression, light but distinct green postmark at right, extremely fine gem; green cancels on any 19th century stamp are quire elusive and desirable, particularly so on this value, with this being the first certified example we have ever offered; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)

400.00

SOLD for $600.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, premium quality used example, possessing four exceptionally large and perfectly symmetrical margins, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, crisp strike of a scarce and desirable New York Ocean Mail c.d.s., an extremely fine gem; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)

200.00+

SOLD for $600.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, handsome used example, featuring four extraordinarily large and wonderfully well balanced margins, particularly bright color, very faint blue cancel, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

210.00

SOLD for $450.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, enormous margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a well defined impression, light town c.d.s., extremely fine gem; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

200.00

SOLD for $200.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, horizontal pair, large to extra-large margins all around, extraordinarily fresh and bright overall, with sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, light town c.d.s. at top, extremely fine; a particularly choice pair; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

450.00

SOLD for $800.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#15, 10c Green, Ty. III, gem right sheet-margin example, with sizable sheet margin measuring 4 1/2mm and showing full guideline, other margins very large and quite well balanced, bright fresh color and impression, clear "stitch" watermark, lightly struck town c.d.s. confined to top left corner, extremely fine; a lovely stamp; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

200.00

SOLD for $650.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#15, 10c Green, Ty. III, striking used example, featuring four enormous margins, dark shade and a clear impression, bold grid cancel, an extremely fine large-margined gem; 1989 PSE certificate. (Image)

200.00

SOLD for $300.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#15, 10c Green, Ty. III, position 2L1, four large margins, rich luxuriant color in a deep shade, beautifully postmarked with a perfectly struck "Paid" straightline cancel, extremely fine and striking; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

225.00

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 64L1, the only position on the sheet which produced the very rare recut at top and bottom variety, a highly select used example, featuring four very large and especially well balanced margins, rich bright shade, highly detailed impression, marvelously cancelled by a socked-on-the-nose "Paid" straightline postmark, extremely fine; a gem example of the most desirable Ten Cent Type IV position, showing lines recut both at top and bottom; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

2,150.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 55L1, recut at bottom, select used copy, possessing four very large margins, especially deep rich color and an incredibly detailed impression on bright paper, light town c.d.s., extremely fine; a gem example of the Type IV imperforate Ten Cent 1855 Issue; 1975 PF certificate. (Image)

1,700.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#17, 12c Black, position 3R1, the used single offered here is, unquestionably, the finest existing used example, as it possesses physical characteristics that are beyond compare, beginning with its gigantic margins completely surrounding the stamp, including a partial sheet margin at top, a considerable portion of the adjoining stamp at left and portions of the frame lines of the adjacent stamps at both the bottom and at right, eye-arresting intense color on bright paper and with an impression to rival any proof, beautifully accented by a light strike of a vivid red grid cancel, truly a stamp deserving of the rarely used grade of superb; 1986 PF certificate; ex-Renne, Parker. (Image)

345.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM

#17, 12c Black, handsome used example, four large to extra-large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, with a bit of the frame line showing of the adjoining stamp at left, striking color in an intense "jet" black shade, outstanding impression on bright paper, light strikes of blue postmarks which complement its overall eye appeal, extremely fine gem; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)

335.00

SOLD for $600.00
Closing..May-21, 04:00 PM