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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

781

#K2, 4c on 2c Rose, a most remarkable quality mint example, possessing the finest centering and margins we have ever seen on this value, being precisely centered amid extravagantly large margins, plus its color is particularly radiant and its impression strong on pristine paper, even its perforations are uniformly long and intact, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb stamp for the collector seeking to assemble the finest possible set of Shanghai overprints; 1994 PF certificate for the plate block from which this stamp was take, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate as a single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $510.00); this is the highest PSE grade awarded to a Scott #K2. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

782

#K3, 6c on 3c Violet, precisely centered within large margins, "post office" fresh, with sumptuously rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a challenging value to find in premium condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $910.00); the highest grade yet achieved by a Scott #K3, this being one of only two to have been awarded this grade. (Image)

$140.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

783

#K4, 8c on 4c Brown, an incomparable mint single in the finest possible condition, featuring absolutely flawless centering amid the most enormous margins imaginable, incredibly fresh overall, with sumptuously rich color and a strong impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb in every regard; a fabulous stamp; 1989 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00 as 98); the highest graded example by the PSE in their population report, the only copy to have been given this exalted grade, with the next closest grade being 95J. (Image)

$140.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

784

#K5, 10c on 5c Blue, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint single, being the finest quality example recorded, boasting flawless centering amid enormously large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., simply superb; an incomparable gem for the finest collection; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00 as 98); the only example to have been awarded this impressive grade, the highest in the PSE population report. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

785

#K6, 12c on 6c Red orange, marvelous mint example, perfectly centered within extravagantly large margins, eye-arresting color that is incredibly deep and vivid, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an absolutely gorgeous stamp; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp, being one of only two to have been given this impressive grade. (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

786

#K7, 14c on 7c Black, flawlessly centered amid extraordinarily large margins which are seldom encountered on this value, intense color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem that is among the finest available; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00); to date this XF-Superb 95 grade is the highest awarded to this stamp. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

787

#K8, 16c on 8c Olive bister, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, especially deep and luxuriant color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1998 PF certificate and 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $410.00); ex-Floyd. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

788

K8a

#K8a, 16c on 8c Olive green, the mint example offered here as to qualify as the most spectacular quality Shanghai overprint in existence, as each aspect of this stunning stamp could not be more impressive, not the least of which is its flawless centering amid the most gigantic jumbo margins imaginable, plus it possesses an incredible overall brilliance, with sumptuously rich color and a strong impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., superb; quite likely the finest example of this stamp extant; 1992 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,050.00 as 98). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

789

#K9, 18c on 9c Salmon red, brilliant mint single, gorgeous rich color and impression on especially bright paper, large wonderfully well balance margins all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a wonderfully choice stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00); the highest grade awarded to date for any mint Scott #K9. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

790

K10

#K10, 20c on 10c Orange yellow, magnificent mint single, possessing several outstanding physical attributes, including being perfectly centered amid incredibly large margins, plus its color is amazingly intense and vibrant on wonderfully fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; an incomparable gem; 1986 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00); this is the highest grade awarded to this stamp, and it is the sole example to have been given this coveted grade. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

791

K11

#K11, 24c on 12c Brown carmine, brilliantly fresh, intense color and razor-sharp impression, lavishly large and balanced margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $410.00); only one stamp has a higher grade in the PSE population report. (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

792

K11a

#K11a, 24c on 12c Claret brown, a gem mint example of this distinctive shade variety, "post office" fresh, with sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression, incredibly well centered within generously large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of the finest quality examples of this we have seen; 1986 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $395.00); ex-Vreeland. (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

793

K12

#K12, 30c on 15c Gray, an incredibly choice mint single possessing massively large and perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color and razor-sharp impression contribute further to the stamp's overall desirability, pristine o.g., n.h., a stunning extremely fine gem; we have seen no finer mint example; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 as 95 and $2,500.00 as 98); the only example to have been given this impressive grade, the highest awarded to any mint example of Scott #K12. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

794

K13

#K13, 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, an extraordinary mint example, featuring incredibly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, unusual and attractive pastel color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1980 and 1997 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,650.00 as 95 and $3,300.00 as 98); the only example to have been awarded this grade, the highest assigned to date in the PSE population report. (Image)

$280.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

795

K13

#K13, 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, remarkably fresh, sumptuously rich color and a prooflike impression on especially bright paper, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1987 and 1996 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $630.00). (Image)

$280.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

796

K14

#K14, 60c on 30c Orange red, a fabulous quality mint example, clearly the finest we have ever seen let alone offered in our auctions, possessing the largest margins possible and being perfectly centered within them, stunning color that is both incredibly intense and vibrant on bright fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a superb stamp in every regard; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,950.00 as 98); Understandably the only example to have been awarded this remarkable grade, the highest for any Scott #K14. (Image)

$280.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

797

K15

#K15, $1.00 on 50c Light violet, a magnificent quality mint example, being in a condition unmatched by virtually any other we have ever seen offered at auction, as each and every aspect of this remarkable stamp is essentially "perfect", with outstanding centering amid very large margins, gorgeous rich color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, never hinged, extremely fine; a superb gem destined for placement in a collection of stamps in only the finest available quality; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 - a terribly conservative grade in our opinion, as this is easily the finest never hinged copy we have seen; SMQ $2,400.00); ex-Lewis. (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

798

K16

#K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, an eye-arresting mint single of this difficult high value, in a quality that is far superior to any other never hinged example we have encountered, nearly perfect centering within large wonderfully well balanced margins, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; certainly among the very finest available; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,950.00); the highest grade awarded by the PSE to any example of this value. (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

799

K16a

#K16a, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, double surcharge, a magnificent quality mint example of this popular error rarity, possessing outstanding centering amid unusually large margins, plus its color and impression could not be more intense, the doubling of the surcharge is strong and distinct, substantially spaced from one another as opposed to some existing copies whose two surcharges almost fall on top of one another, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; only one sheet of the double surcharge was ever found, with this being among the finest quality examples from the unique sheet; 1968 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp, as well as 2006 PSE certificate for the single (VF 80; unlisted in SMQ); ex-Drucker. (Image)

$7,250.00

SOLD for $11,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

800

K17

#K17, 2c on 1c Green, locally surcharged, an essentially "perfect" mint single, being flawlessly centered amid huge margins, gloriously rich color and a prooflike impression on brilliantly fresh paper, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., simply superb; a stunning gem in the finest condition possible; 1977 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the single (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00); this is the highest grade awarded to any example of Scott #K17, of which four are recorded in the PSE population report. (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction