Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1909 COMMEMORATIVES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

368

#368, 2c Lincoln, imperforate, full top margin imprint, small solid star and plate no. 4982 block of six, exceptionally well margined, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a select full top plate block. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:36 AM

369

#369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, a premium quality full top margin imprint, small solid star and plate no. 4977 block of six, possessing several exceptional physical attributes that combined together result in one of the finest never hinged examples of this rare plate we have ever had the pleasure to offer, wonderfully fresh, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression, exceptionally well centered, unusually strong and intact perforations, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine overall; 1980 PF and 1990 PSE certificates. (Image)

$4,400.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:37 AM

371

#371, 2c Alaska-Yukon imperforate, full top margin imprint and plate no. 5250 block of six, featuring an extra-wide sheet selvage, large margins elsewhere, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

$340.00

SOLD for $450.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:37 AM

372

#372, 2c Hudson-Fulton, a most remarkable quality full top margin imprint and plate no. 5395 block of six, possessing the finest centering we have ever encountered on this plate block, with each stamp boasting unusually large and well balanced margins, deep rich color, strong and fully intact perforations, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; while not a rare plate block, it can be considered so in this irreplaceable gem condition. (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:38 AM

373

#373, 2c Hudson-Fulton imperforate, full top margin imprint and plate no. 5389 block of six, uniformly large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:39 AM

1913-1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

397

#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, striking full top margin plate no. 6148 block of six, boasting several eye-arresting physical qualities, including an extra-wide sheet selvage, plus each stamp within the plate could not be more perfectly centered amid very large margins, prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., top left stamp with small natural gum skip, bottom center stamp with perf. disc dimple, extremely fine; an incredibly attractive and choice plate block. (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $900.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:39 AM

398

#398, 2c Panama-Pacific, full top margin plate no. 6314 block of six, gorgeous intense color and a prooflike impression on wonderfully bright paper, exceedingly well centered and margined throughout, o.g., n.h., trivial small selvage tear at top center, otherwise extremely fine; still one of the most eye-appealing full top examples of this plate we have ever encountered. (Image)

$475.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:40 AM

399

#399, 5c Panama-Pacific, an incomparable quality full top plate no. 6138 block of six, in the most amazing condition we have ever seen on this rare commemorative plate block, possessing every physical attribute that the most demanding condition conscious collector could ask for, brilliantly fresh and crisp, gorgeous rich color and impression on bright paper, incredibly well centered and margined throughout, strong intact perforations, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine; a superb plate block that is quite likely the finest full top example extant. (Image)

$3,200.00

SOLD for $18,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:41 AM

400

#400, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange yellow, an exceedingly fresh full top margin imprint and plate no. 6135 block of six, striking radiant color and a strong impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., two stamps at top right with small natural gum skips, a few separated perforations at top of first vertical row, very fine; a choice never hinged example of this very scarce and difficult commemorative plate block. (Image)

$3,750.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:42 AM

400A

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, a stunning quality full top margin plate no. 6139 block of six, this being not only one of the rarest plate blocks of the 20th century, but also one of the most challenging to find in premium condition, especially as a full top position such as this, incredibly fresh overall and possessing the most intense rich orange color imaginable, extraordinarily well centered and margined throughout, strong and intact perforations, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine overall; this remarkable never hinged full top example of this rarity is, unquestionably, one of the very finest available, potentially rivaled by only one other example which realized $38,500.00 (including premium) in a November 13, 2004 auction conducted by Matthew Bennett International (sale #283). (Image)

$18,000.00

SOLD for $40,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:43 AM

401

#401, 1c Panama-Pacific, premium quality full top margin plate no. 6944 block of six, being in a true "post office" state of preservation, incredibly bright and fresh, prooflike color and impression on especially clean paper, extraordinarily well centered, crisp and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially elusive plate block both so choice and with such a wide top sheet selvage. (Image)

$550.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:44 AM

404

#404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, a spectacular full top margin plate no. 6143 block of six, extraordinarily fresh, gorgeous vibrant color in an especially deep shade, crisp detailed impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered throughout, strong and intact perforations, pristine o.g., never hinged, top center stamp with small natural pre-printing paper fold mentioned for accuracy only, extremely fine.Plate blocks of the perforated 10 Ten Cent Panama-Pacific issue rank among the great rarities of 20th century U.S. philately. According to Lewis Kaufman, the well known dealer and student of U.S. plate blocks, there are likely only thirty existing plate blocks of this stamp. However, the population of existing full top examples - the most desired position - is only a tiny fraction of the total. In fact, he records only five full top plate blocks, including the example offered here. Included in his count of the five examples is a plate contained within a complete sheet of seventy (plate no. 6135), leaving only four full top examples available to plate block collectors. To our knowledge, the last comparable full top plate block to have appeared at auction was a similarly choice never hinged example (same plate no. 6143) in a June 1992 Christies New York auction. Its appearance at that auction resulted in considerable bidding activity, finally realizing a record $33,000.00 (including premium) versus a then catalog value of only $10,000.00. We fully expect that the appearance of this wonderful example from Mr. Gray's collection will elicit similar bidding excitement.A rare opportunity to acquire one of the rarest, and one of the finest existing, United States plate blocks. Accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate. (Image)

$20,000.00

SOLD for $40,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:45 AM

1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

479

#479, $2.00 Dark blue, a gem full top margin plate no. 8015 block of six, incredibly fresh and intact, strikingly intense color and a prooflike impression on pristine paper, extraordinarily well centered and margined, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; this stunning plate block is, without question, the finest we have ever offered in our auctions and surely ranks among the finest extant, eclipsing in quality the choice example sold in our February 2005 sale of the collection of Dr. Frederick S. Fogelson, which realized a record $17,600.00 (including the buyer's premium). (Image)

$6,500.00

SOLD for $19,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:47 AM

480

#480, $5.00 Light green, an incomparable quality full top margin plate no. 8016 block of six, in the most incredible condition imaginable for any plate block, let alone this high denomination rarity, as each and every aspect of this plate simply could not be improved upon, possessing mathematically perfect centering and each stamp boasting large margins, its color and impression would rival any proof, strong and fully intact perforations all around, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb; a stunning never hinged full top plate block that is, without a doubt, the finest in existence. (Image)

$5,000.00

SOLD for $20,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:48 AM

1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

502

#502, 3c Dark violet, Ty. II, lovely full top margin plate no. 8386 block of six, incredibly well centered and margined throughout, strong rich color and impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., few separated perforations at top edge of wide sheet selvage, extremely fine. (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:49 AM

503

#503, 4c Brown, pristine full top margin plate no. 13571 block of six, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression on fresh paper, marvelously well centered, strong and intact perforations, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice. (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:50 AM

504

#504, 5c Blue, select full bottom margin plate no. 13499 block of six, unusually well centered, with each stamp having particularly large margins, rich luxuriant color and a strong impression on bright paper, crisp and intact, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:50 AM

506

#506, 6c Red orange, an absolutely gorgeous full top margin plate no. 12560 block of six, being in a condition that would almost be impossible to duplicate, boasting flawless centering and each stamp with uncharacteristically wide margins, incredibly intense and vivid color without a hint of oxidization, wonderfully fresh overall, with strong perforations, immaculate o.g., without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine; a gem plate block that possesses tremendous eye appeal. (Image)

$285.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:51 AM

507

#507, 7c Black, full top margin plate no. 13279 block of six, particularly well centered for this surprisingly difficult plate block, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, strong and intact perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine for this. (Image)

$430.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:53 AM

508

#508, 8c Olive bister, full top margin plate no. F 13383 block of six, rich luxuriant color and a strong impression, bright and fresh overall, well centered, o.g., five stamps n.h., bottom center stamp with barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; a particularly attractive and choice plate block. (Image)

$140.00

SOLD for $260.00
Closing..Sep-30, 10:53 AM