Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

761

J47

#J47, 3c Deep claret, a lovely mint example of this rare and incredibly difficult postage due, being the finest quality never hinged example we have ever seen offered at auction, possessing a marvelous overall mint "bloom", with deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, while its margins are not huge (they never are) it is virtually perfectly centered, balanced side to side and top to bottom, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine for this; despite its seemingly conservative grade assigned by the PSE, this is the highest graded Scott #J47 in the PSE population report, whether hinged or never hinged; 1997 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ unpriced in this grade); ex-Cohen, where it realized $3,000.00, plus the 15% buyer's premium, in June 2005. (Image)

$1,400.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

762

J48a

#J48a, 5c Rose carmine, extraordinarily well centered amid huge jumbo margins, prooflike color and impression on wonderfully bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2000 PF certificate (as a #J48 deep claret shade) and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $690.00 as 90 and $1,100.00 as 95); ex-"Piedmont". (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

763

J49a

#J49a, 10c Rose carmine, pristine mint single, exceptionally bright and fresh, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression, marvelously well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1998 PF certificate (as a #J49 carmine rose shade) and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $690.00); ex-Weisman. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

764

J50

#J50, 50c Deep claret, a most impressive mint single of this very scarce value, being incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins which are almost unheard of on this stamp, with great color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; among the finest existing examples; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 as 85 and $1,900.00 as 95). (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

765

J52

#J52, 1c Carmine lake, gorgeous mint example, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, fabulously bright and fresh, with truly prooflike color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2003 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $710.00); the highest grade yet assigned to any mint example of Scott #J52 or J52a, this being the sole example to have been given this grade; ex-Cohen. (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

766

J53

#J53, 2c Carmine lake, select mint single, bright and crisp, wonderfully well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a far more difficult stamp than its counterpart in the more commonly seen dull rose shade; 2004 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $320.00). (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

767

J54

#J54, 3c Carmine lake, an incomparable mint example of this very scarce and challenging postage due, being in a quality unlike any other we have ever seen offered at auction, boasting numerous extraordinary physical attributes, not the least of which is its near perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, but equally impressive is this stamp's remarkable overall mint "bloom", with prooflike color and a razor-sharp impression on the brightest paper imaginable, fully intact perforations surround the whole, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; an impressive highlight among many highlights found in the Killien collection; 1995 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00); one of only two to grade XF 90 by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to any Scott #J54, hinged or never hinged; ex-Cohen. (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

768

J55

#J55, 5c Carmine lake, enormous jumbo margins all around, beautifully centered within these impressive borders, radiant color on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an eye-arresting stamp of immense proportions; 2000 and 2001 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $320.00 as 90 and $500.00 as 95); ex-"Piedmont". (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

769

J56a

#J56a, 10c Dull rose, nearly perfectly centered amid gigantic jumbo margins, gorgeous color that is absolutely radiant, crisp detailed impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stunning gem; 2000 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $500.00); ex-"Piedmont". (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

770

J57

#J57, 30c Carmine lake, marvelous "post office" fresh mint single, vibrant rich color and a deeply etched impression on uncommonly bright paper, extraordinarily well centered amid exceptionally large margins, fully intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; particularly scarce and desirable thus; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00); the highest grade assigned to any example of Scott #J57, this being the sole copy to have been given this impressive grade. (Image)

$525.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

771

J60

#J60, 2c Rose, a magnificent mint single of this especially difficult postage due, being in a condition that is, quite likely the finest known never hinged example, as this remarkable stamp is flawlessly centered within very large and wonderfully well balanced margins, brilliantly fresh color and a strong impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb stamp of matchless beauty and rarity; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,200.00); the sole example to have been given the exalted Superb 98 grade by the PSE, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

772

J61

#J61, 1c Carmine rose, a phenomenal mint single whose condition simply cannot be improved upon, as each and every aspect of this stamp is sheer perfection, with its mathematically precise centering amid huge jumbo margins, its color and impression would rival any proof on the brightest paper imaginable, immaculate o.g., n.h., in a word - superb; a record realization is in store for this remarkable stamp; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $95.00); the sole example to have been awarded this impressive grade. (Image)

$7.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

773

J62a

#J62a, 2c Rose red, enormous jumbo margins and being incredibly well centered within them, lovely rich color and a crisp detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 1998 PF certificate (as #J62 carmine rose shade) and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $49.00 as 95 and $95.00 as 98). (Image)

$7.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

774

J65a

#J65a, 10c Carmine rose, exceptionally well centered within wide margins, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $105.00). (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $65.00
Will close during Public Auction

775

J66

#J66, 30c Carmine rose, extraordinarily well centered within unusually wide margins, deep rich color and a well incised impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; rarely seen in such outstanding condition; 1997 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00); this is the highest grade awarded to any example of Scott #J66 by the PSE; ex-Cohen. (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

776

J67a

#J67a, 50c Rose red, highly select mint example, especially large and well balanced margins all around, bright color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially scarce stamp in this gem never hinged condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00). (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

777

J75

#J75, 30c Carmine, gem mint single possessing mathematically precise centering, with unusually wide margins all around, strong rich color and impression, o.g., n.h, extremely fine; a lovely stamp in optimal condition; 2003 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00); the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the PSE, and the sole copy to have been given this impressive grade. (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

778

J76

#J76, 50c Carmine, crisp and unusually fresh, precisely centered, particularly deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a difficult stamp to find in this premium condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $870.00); the highest grade assigned to date by the PSE for Scott #J76. (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

779

J69/87

#J69/87, 1916-1956 Postage due balance, choice group of eighteen different, including the 1c 1917 issue, the 1/2c-$5.00 1930-31 flat press issue complete less the 30c and 50c, and the 1931-56 rotary press issue complete, all brilliantly fresh and with strong color, the majority being quite well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine. (not illustrated)

$319.50

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

OFFICES IN CHINA

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

780

#K1, 2c on 1c Green, the "perfect" mint single, featuring extraordinarily wide margins, precisely centered within these oversized borders, with deep color and a razor-sharp impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a remarkable stamp; 1990 and 1997 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00); this copy and the similarly choice copy in the "Scarsdale" collection are the only two examples to have been awarded this impressive grade, the highest found in the PSE population report. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction