Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

501

410

#410, 1c Green coil, perf. 8 1/2 horiz., pristine guide line pair, incredibly well centered and margined, deep luxuriant color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem line pair; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $145.00). (Image)

$65.00

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

502

411

#411, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8 1/2 horiz., highly select guide line pair, cut from a strip so that equal portions of the adjoining stamps appear at top and at bottom, virtually perfectly centered within large margins, intense radiant color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; actually quite elusive in this outstanding condition; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00). (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

503

412

#412, 1c Green coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., choice guide line pair, marvelously well centered within very large margins, deep luxuriant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a line pair that is almost never encountered in this gem quality; 1985 and 1997 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $550.00). (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

504

414

#414, 8c Pale olive green, a fabulous mint example in the finest condition imaginable, perfectly centered amid extravagantly large margins, wonderfully rich color and a strong impression on wonderfully fresh paper, uniformly even and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; the epitome of perfection; 1993 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00 as 98); the highest graded awarded to a Scott #414 by the PSE, as well as being the sole example in this remarkable grade; ex-Pietsch. (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

505

415

#415, 9c Salmon red, marvelously bright and fresh, with uncommonly strong color, large balanced margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1990 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00); the XF-Superb 95 grade is the highest assigned to date for any Scott #415; ex-Morris. (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

506

416

#416, 10c Orange yellow, a particularly choice mint single, possessing exceptionally wide margins and being very well centered within these large borders, strong rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1994 PF certificate, as well as 1988 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $830.00). (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

507

417

#417, 12c Claret brown, incredibly well centered amid huge margins unlike any other example we have encountered on this value, gorgeous rich color and impression on wonderfully fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 95 and $1,800.00 as 98); ex-Pietsch. (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

508

418

#418, 15c Gray, a magnificent quality mint single, possessing mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, plus its color is out of the ordinary, being in an especially deep shade, crisp detailed impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; a stunning gem for the finest quality collection; 1997 PF certificate and a 2002 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00); one of only four examples to have been given Superb 98 status (one with the Jumbo designation). (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

509

419

#419, 20c Ultramarine, a highly desirable mint example, possessing an exceptional overall freshness, with beautiful rich color and a sharp impression on bright white paper, marvelously well centered within lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most impressive gem; easily one of the very finest mint #419's we have ever seen; 2000 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp, as well as a 2006 PF certificate for the single (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00). (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

510

419 var.

#419 var., 20c Dark ultramarine, intensely rich color in a striking dark shade, well incised impression on bright white paper, marvelously well centered, o.g., faintly hinged, extremely fine; one of the very few certified examples of this distinctive shade variety which is Scott listed; 1981 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate, all certificates specifically identifying this as the dark ultramarine shade (the PSE certificate graded XF 90; SMQ $295.00 as the normal shade). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

511

420

#420, 30c Orange red, outstanding centering within unusually wide margins, gorgeous color in an especially deep shade, razor-sharp impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem stamp which possesses tremendous eye appeal; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00); among the highest graded Scott #420's in the PSE population report, with only two copies grading higher. (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

512

421

#421, 50c Violet, single line watermark, a brilliant "post office" fresh mint example of this scarce value, possessing a marvelous overall mint "bloom", with deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on wonderfully bright paper, exceptionally well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially elusive stamp to find both never hinged and in such premium condition; 1987 and 1996 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,100.00). (Image)

$950.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

513

422

#422, 50c Violet, double line watermark, an exceptional mint example, possessing outstanding centering within extra-wide margins which are most uncommon to this value, rich luxuriant color and a strong impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; premium quality never hinged examples of #422 are exceedingly difficult to find; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $890.00). (Image)

$550.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

514

423

#423, $1.00 Violet brown, an eye-arresting jumbo margined mint example, featuring enormously large margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, intense color and a well incised impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged only once, extremely fine; a most remarkable stamp; 1994 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $630.00 as 85 and $790.00 as 90). (Image)

$525.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

515

424-25

#424-25, 1c Green, 2c Rose red, gem mint singles, each lavishly margined and wonderfully well centered, especially deep colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a choice duo; 1c with 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo), the 2c with 1997 PF certificate; ex-"Piedmont'. (imagea) (Image)

$10.00

SOLD for $85.00
Will close during Public Auction

516

426 var.

#426 var., 3c Deep violet, pink back variety, an essentially "perfect" mint example of this stamp, possessing mathematically precise centering within exceedingly large margins, incredibly bright color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the most fastidious collector; the Scott catalog notes this variety but does not price it separately; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $710.00). (Image)

$32.50

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

517

427

#427, 4c Brown, exceedingly well centered within large well balanced margins, deeply rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the middle stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $710.00). (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

518

428

#428, 5c Blue, incredibly intense color and a prooflike impression on brilliantly fresh paper, incredibly well centered within exceptionally large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a wonderfully choice and striking stamp; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $710.00); the highest grade yet assigned to any Scott #428. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

519

429

#429, 6c Red orange, a magnificent quality mint single, featuring huge and perfectly balanced margins all around, a trait which is almost never found on this value, strong vibrant color, immaculate o.g., n.h., simply superb; without question the finest quality never hinged example we have ever offered in our auctions; 1989 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00); this stunning gem has been awarded the highest grade in the PSE population report and is the only example to have been given the lofty Superb 98 designation. (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

520

429

#429, 6c Red orange, an incomparable jumbo-margined mint example, possessing margins of immense size and being absolutely perfectly centered within them, gorgeous vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb stamp of breathtaking proportions; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $910.00 as 95 and $2,100.00 as 98); only one stamp ranks higher in the PSE population report (see the previous lot). (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction