Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1912-1914 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

521

430

#430, 7c Black, a sensational quality mint example of one of the most difficult values of the series to find in any kind of premium quality, as this impressive gem features mathematically precise centering amid exceptionally large margins, plus its color is especially strong and its impression razor sharp, even and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem; 2003 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,350.00); this is one of only two Scott #430's to have been assigned the lofty grade of 98 by the PSE, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

522

431

#431, 8c Pale olive green, handsome and choice bottom margin partial imprint single, exceptionally well centered and margined, sumptuously rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1991 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

523

432

#432, 9c Salmon red, remarkably well centered within margins that are quite large for this value, bright vibrant color on fresh paper, even and intact perforations all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom encountered in this gem never hinged condition; 1987 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $360.00); ex-Lessin. (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

524

433

#433, 10c Orange yellow, an eye-arresting mint single, featuring the most dazzling color we have ever seen on this value, plus it features exceptionally large and perfectly balanced margins all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate for a block of five from which this stamp was taken, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $890.00); ex-Cohen. (Image)

$105.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

525

434

#434, 11c Dark green, exceedingly well centered amid margins which are quite lavish for this value, deep rich color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; $185.00). (Image)

$52.50

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

526

435

#435, 12c Claret brown, an incredibly choice mint example of a relatively common stamp in not-so-common condition, virtually perfect centering within exceptionally large margins, sumptuously rich color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2000 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00). (Image)

$62.50

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

527

435a

#435a, 12c Copper red, "pink back", magnificent quality example that is not only in superb condition, but also displays the distinctive "pink back", extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, gorgeous intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00); this is the highest grade awarded to this striking and distinctive shade variety; ex-Floyd. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

528

437

#437, 15c Gray, highly select mint example, being in a condition that is far superior to what is typically seen on this difficult value, including being incredibly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, plus its color is unusually strong and deep on bright paper, full and even perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2001 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00); the XF-Superb 95 grade assigned by the PSE is the highest grade awarded to a never hinged example of Scott #437. (Image)

$290.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

529

438

#438, 20c Ultramarine, a superlative mint example of this difficult value, boasting absolutely flawless centering amid lavishly large margins, gorgeous rich color and a strong impression on immaculate paper, unusually even and intact perforations (a seldom seen occurrence on perf. 10 issues), unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem in the finest possible quality; 2005 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,800.00); this remarkable stamp has been awarded the highest grade that has been assigned by the PSE to a Scott #438. (Image)

$475.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

530

439

#439, 30c Orange red, fabulously fresh mint single, boasting incredibly intense color and a strong impression, wonderfully contrasted by its bright white paper, extraordinarily well centered amid lavishly large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,400.00). (Image)

$575.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

531

440

#440, 50c Violet, an exciting mint single that is, without question, among the finest never hinged examples of this scarce value we have ever offered in our auctions, incredibly well centered amid large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression on fresh paper, fully intact and even perforations all around which is a seldom seen occurrence on any perf. 10 issue, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the finest collection of never hinged stamps; 2002 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,400.00); among the highest graded n.h. examples in the PSE population report, with only one grading higher (98). (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1914-1916 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

532

441

#441, 1c Green flat plate coil, perf. 10 horiz., guide line pair, fabulously well centered within unusually large margins, gorgeous intense color and impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually quite challenging to find in this gem quality; 1998 and 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 95 and $120.00 for 98); the highest graded example of this line pair in the PSE population report. (Image)

$17.50

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

533

442

#442, 2c Carmine flat plate coil, perf. 10 horiz., premium quality guide line pair, large perfectly balanced margins all around, deep "fiery" color and a well incised impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a scarce and desirable line pair in this true gem condition; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $445.00); the highest grade awarded to a line pair of this, and the sole example to have been designated as such. (Image)

$130.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

534

443

#443, 1c Green flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., gem quality guide line pair, boasting outstanding centering and extraordinarily large margins for a flat plate coil, incredibly rich color and a crisp impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a surprisingly difficult coil line pair to find in this premium condition; 1990 and 1998 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $630.00). (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

535

444

#444, 2c Carmine flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, a matchless quality example of this very scarce and often faked coil line pair, possessing a spectacular overall freshness rarely encountered, with gorgeous intense color in a deep "fiery" shade, flawlessly centered within exceptionally large margins, even the guide line is perfectly positioned between the two stamps, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem line pair that is, in all likelihood, the finest in existence; 1993 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00); not only is this the highest graded line pair in the PSE population report, this is the only example to have been assigned this impressive grade; ex-Cohen. (Image)

$675.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

536

445

#445, 3c Violet flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., a magnificent mint pair in the finest attainable quality, being fabulously well centered amid extravagantly large margins all around, its color is particularly eye-arresting as it is a striking intense shade, plus its impression is deeply etched on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., truly superb; a gem pair for the most fastidious collector; 1993 and 1997 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,950.00 as 95 and $3,250.00 as 98); the only pair in the PSE population report to grade XF-Superb Jumbo, the highest grade assigned to date for any pair of Scott #445. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

537

446

#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., pair, marvelously well centered within huge balanced margins, prooflike color and impression on fresh crisp paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly handsome and choice pair; 2001 PF certificate for a strip of five from which this pair was taken, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the pair (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 as 90 and $2,200.00 as 95). (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

538

447

#447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., pair, marvelously well centered, with both stamps possessing unusually wide margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a prooflike impression on pristine paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem coil pair; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00). (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

539

447

#447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., gem guide line pair, boasting essentially perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, even its guide line is perfectly positioned between the two stamps, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a magnificent quality line pair; 1992 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 - an inexplicably conservative grade; SMQ $1,050.00). (Image)

$550.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

540

448

#448, 1c Green rotary coil, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair, being in a condition unlike any other we have seen on this surprisingly difficult coil, perfectly centered within large margins, even the joint line is perfectly positioned between the stamps, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an almost impossible line pair to find in this gem condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00); the only XF-Superb 95 line pair in the PSE population report, the highest grade yet awarded; ex-Floyd. (Image)

$95.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction