Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

301

219

#219, 1c Dull blue, precisely centered within very large margins, deep rich color and impression on especially bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate for a vertical pair, this being the bottom stamp, and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $680.00), this being one of only two having been graded 95 by the PSE, and only one grading higher. (Image)

$90.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

302

219D

#219D, 2c Lake, a matchless quality mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, being in a condition unlike any other we have ever had the pleasure of offering in our auctions, possessing lavishly large margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, strikingly intense and true Lake color, plus its impression is quite prooflike on pristine paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stunning gem for the finest collection; 2001 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,400.00), this being the highest grade assigned to any never hinged 1890 Two Cent Lake; ex-Beckley. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

303

219D

#219D, 2c Lake, an uncommonly choice mint single, wonderfully fresh, with intense and true lake color, marvelously well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., with virtually none of the typical offset on the reverse which so many of these stamps have, n.h., extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,150.00). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

304

220

#220, 2c Carmine, an impressively margined mint single, with uncharacteristically wide and well balanced margins all around, rich radiant color on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly handsome and choice example; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $190.00 as 90 and $500.00 as 95). (Image)

$65.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

305

220a

#220a, 2c Carmine, cap on left "2" variety, an extraordinary quality mint example of this scarce and popular variety, virtually perfect centering within unusually large margins, deeply rich color and a well incised impression on bright fresh paper, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2005 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,900.00); this being among only four never hinged stamps graded 95, the highest grade to date assigned to this stamp. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

306

220c

#220c, 2c Carmine, cap on both "2's" variety, a marvelously choice example of this surprisingly scarce stamp to find in any condition, let alone in this premium quality, possessing an incredible overall freshness, with absolutely gorgeous intensely rich color on crisp paper, wonderfully well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and exceedingly choice; 2003 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,950.00). (Image)

$1,900.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

307

221

#221, 3c Purple, outstanding centering within uncharacteristically large margins, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression on unusually bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; rarely encountered in this premium condition; 2002 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00); ex-Cohen. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

308

222

#222, 4c Dark brown, extraordinarily well centered within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp in this gem condition; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $880.00). (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

309

223

#223, 5c Chocolate, a highly select mint single, incredibly well centered with wide well balanced margins all around, intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; among the finest centered mint examples we have ever encountered; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

310

224

#224, 6c Brown red, a pristine mint single that is not only impeccably centered within unusually large margins, but also has strong vibrant color and a highly detailed impression on fresh white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $680.00). (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

311

225

#225, 8c Lilac, gem mint example, featuring exceptional centering within large margins, strikingly intense rich color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 - a bit conservatively graded in our opinion considering this stamp's overall attributes; SMQ $550.00). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

312

227

#227, 15c Indigo, a magnificent quality mint example of this challenging value, being in a condition that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, with its mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, plus its color and impression could not be more intense or prooflike on immaculate paper, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,100.00); the lofty grade of 95 awarded to this stamp is one of only four to have been graded as such. (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

313

228

#228, 30c Black, the mint single offered here is the perfect copy for the collector who has been patiently waiting for a truly exceptional never hinged example of this elusive and challenging value, incredibly well centered within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, especially intense color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp in this choice never hinged condition; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 - this stamp, in our opinion, was deserving of a 95 grade; SMQ $3,250.00). (Image)

$1,400.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

314

229

#229, 90c Orange, an incredibly fresh mint example, boasting sumptuously rich color in an intense shade, extraordinarily well centered within margins that are considerably larger than typically encountered, pristine o.g., with just the barest suggestion of a hinge mark, extremely fine; a scarce high value which is seldom encountered so choice; 1983 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,200.00). (Image)

$650.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

315

230

#230, 1c Columbian, virtually perfect centering within large margins, eye-arresting color that is incredibly deep, while its impression would rival that of a proof on brilliantly white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a pristine gem for the perfectionist; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00). (Image)

$57.50

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

316

231

#231, 2c Columbian, flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins all around, deep rich color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, fully intact and uniformly even perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a stunning jumbo example; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00 as a 95 and $880.00 as a 98); ex-Pietsch. (Image)

$55.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

317

231 var.

#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, premium quality mint example of this popular variety, wonderfully bright and fresh, rich color, exceptionally well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually quite scarce in this choice condition; 1991 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $400.00); ex-Lyons. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

318

232

#232, 3c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice mint example, possessing an incredible overall freshness and brilliance, with truly prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, flawlessly centered within large margins, pristine o.g. in the perfect state of preservation, n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2003 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $920.00). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

319

233

#233, 4c Columbian, a visually stunning jumbo-margined mint example, featuring the largest margins we have ever encountered on this particular value and being incredibly well centered within them, bright fresh color, even its perforations are out of the ordinary, as all are even and intact all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a gorgeous stamp; 1992 and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 95 and $3,200.00 as 98). (Image)

$220.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

320

234

#234, 5c Columbian, a magnificent mint single which is easily one of the finest Five Cent Columbians we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions, possessing mathematically precise centering amid extravagantly large margins, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem which possesses tremendous eye appeal; 1995 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 as 95 and $3,350.00 as 98). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

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