Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

721

C11

#C11, 5c Carmine and blue, striking jumbo-margined mint example, featuring extravagantly large and well balanced margins all around, deep rich colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; definitely not your typical quality example; 1988 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $60.00 as 95 and $150.00 as 98). (Image)

$9.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

722

C13

#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, "post office" fresh, deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, large well balanced margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00). (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

723

C13

#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, a premium mint left sheet-margin plate no. 20080 single, possessing incredible centering amid lavishly large margins most uncharacteristic of this, deep luxuriant color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded a rather conservative XF 90; SMQ $495.00) (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

724

C14

#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, a fabulous left sheet-margin plate no. 20088 single, possessing margins of extraordinary size and being flawlessly centered within them, especially deep color and a highly detailed impression magnificently highlighting every nuance of this classic design, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a superb stamp which possesses tremendous eye appeal; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,350.00 as 98); one of the finest examples found in the PSE population report, with only one other grading higher (100). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

725

C14

#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, beautifully centered within large margins, rich luxuriant color, unblemished o.g. without any of the usual gum bends or skips, n.h., extremely fine gem; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

726

C15

#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, an exciting right sheet-margin plate no. 20095 single, in a most remarkable quality, placing it among the finest known examples, boasting mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins all around, plus its impression is truly prooflike on immaculate paper, full and even perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; this superb stamp would please the most demanding condition conscious collector; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,650.00). (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

727

C15

#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, wonderfully well centered, large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00). (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

728

C7/C24, CE1-2

#C7/C24, CE1-2, The small but select balance of Dr. Killien's air post stamps, sixteen different (#C7-10, 12, 16-24, CE1-2), includes the 1933 50c Graf Zeppelin, all selected for their exceptional overall freshness, color, centering and size of margins, o.g., n.h., #CE1-2 with natural gum bends or paper creases, all others very fine-extremely fine. (not illustrated)

$207.20

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

SPECIAL DELIVERIES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

729

#E1, 10c Blue, a wonderfully fresh and choice example of this challenging stamp, possessing much larger margins than usual and being exceptionally well centered within them, deep rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, especially clean o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $590.00). (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

730

#E3, 10c Orange, a gorgeous mint left sheet-margin single in a condition which would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, possessing a fabulous overall freshness and brilliance, with radiant color and a prooflike impression on bright paper, marvelously well centered as well, with uncharacteristically large margins all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; rarely encountered in this gem quality; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

731

#E4, 10c Blue, a true gem example of this key special delivery, being in a quality that is challenging to find, possessing essentially perfect centering amid lavishly large margins for the issue, even this stamp's color is far more intense and its impression more detailed than usual, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most handsome and desirable example; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,950.00). (Image)

$850.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

732

#E5, 10c Blue, choice mint single, brilliantly fresh and crisp overall, prooflike color and impression on especially bright paper, extravagantly large and wonderfully well balanced margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; quite scarce in this gem never hinged condition; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $910.00). (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

733

#E6, 10c Ultramarine, a wonderfully choice mint example of singularly the most difficult special delivery to find both well centered and with any sizable margins, this particular copy is extraordinarily well centered within unusually large margins, plus it is marvelously bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $530.00); with all due respect to the experts at the PSE, the grade they have assigned on this stamp is far too conservative, as we believe this is among the finest available copies, so does Dr. Killien who searched patiently for years until he came across this copy in a 2004 Ivy & Mader sale, where he had to pay $1,760.00 (including premium) to outbid others who recognized this stamp's exceptional quality. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

734

#E7, 10c Green, bright and fresh, exceptional centering and margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $260.00). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

735

E8b

#E8b, 10c Violet blue, a true gem example of this elusive and distinctive shade, flawlessly centered within extravagantly large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp for the perfectionist; 2004 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00); the highest graded example in the PSE population report, and the only example to have been given this grade. (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

736

#E9, 10c Ultramarine, magnificent quality example of this scarce special delivery, being among the finest never hinged copies available, fabulously well centered within lavishly large margins, bright color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1980 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

737

E9a

#E9a, 10c Blue, incredibly well centered amid exceptionally large margins, strikingly intense color and a prooflike impression on immaculate paper, unusually even and intact perforations for a perf. 10 stamp, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an eye-arresting gem example of this distinctive shade variety; 2003 PF certificate for a vertical pair, this being the top stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $910.00 as 90 and $1,550.00 as 95). (Image)

$475.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

738

E10

#E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, a true gem example of this scarce stamp, possessing essentially perfect centering within lavishly large margins, beautiful color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, fully intact perforations all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a superb stamp in every regard; photocopy of a 1988 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00). (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

739

E11

#E11, 10c Ultramarine, a striking mint single that is the epitome of perfection, flawlessly centered amid enormous margins, gorgeous rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., simply superb; a lovely gem; 2005 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; $295.00); the highest graded assigned to any Scott #E11 by the PSE; ex-"Vineyard". (Image)

$40.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

740

E11 var.

#E11 var., 10c Dark ultramarine, "pink back", a matchless quality mint example of this scarce and distinctive variety, not only is this the distinctive Dark ultramarine shade variety, but it also displays the unusual "pink back" on the reverse, which the Scott catalog notes is "extremely scarce and valued higher than the normal stamp", absolutely gigantic jumbo margins and being incredibly well centered within them, sumptuously rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a fabulous stamp; 2005 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ unpriced as the variety). (Image)

$40.00+

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction