Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

801

K17

#K17, 2c on 1c Green, locally surcharged, an impressive mint single of this surprisingly difficult stamp, possessing flawless centering amid huge margins, incredibly intense color and impression on bright white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a truly scarce stamp in this gem condition; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00); ex-Floyd. (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

802

K18

#K18, 4c on 2c Carmine, locally surcharged, a stunning jumbo-margined mint example, boasting truly enormous margins and being extraordinarily well centered within them, intense color and impression on wonderfully bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; simply an amazing stamp; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 as 95 and $2,700.00 as 98); the highest grade awarded to date for this stamp, and the sole copy to be given this impressive grade. (Image)

$230.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

803

K18

#K18, 4c on 2c Carmine, locally surcharged, incredibly bright and fresh, deep luxuriant color, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1995 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00). (Image)

$230.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

PARCEL POSTS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

804

#Q1, 1c Parcel Post, a striking bottom sheet-margin "ONE" imprint single, huge jumbo margins all around and being precisely centered within them, gorgeous intense color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a marvelous stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $255.00 as 95 and $580.00 as 98). (Image)

$14.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

805

#Q2, 2c Parcel Post, the mint single offered here is the epitome of perfection, from its mathematically precise centering amid huge jumbo margins, to its incredibly intense and vivid color on immaculate paper, even its perforations are unusually full and intact, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stunning gem; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 - an inexplicably low grade; SMQ $70.00); ex-Floyd. (Image)

$19.00

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

806

#Q3, 3c Parcel Post, a matchless mint single in the finest attainable quality, flawlessly centered amid immense jumbo margins, intensely rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright fresh paper, o.g., n.h., in a word - superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ unpriced in this grade, $990.00 as 98); not only is this the highest grade given to any Scott #Q3, this is the sole example of any parcel post stamp to have been awarded the exalted Gem 100 Jumbo grade - the ultimate grade for any stamp; ex-"Connoisseur's Collection". (Image)

$37.50

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

807

#Q4, 4c Parcel Post, an eye-catching bottom margin plate no. 6345 single, possessing glorious intense color and a prooflike impression on pristine white paper, outstanding centering within extravagantly large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stunning gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $260.00 - with all due respect to the PSE, this must rank as one of the most undergraded stamps in their entire population report, as this remarkable stamp realized $1,430.00, including premium, in our July 2005 auction); ex-"Connoisseur's Collection". (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

808

#Q5, 5c Parcel Post, incredibly handsome bottom sheet-margin mint single in a quality that would please even the most fastidious collector, not only possessing mathematically precise centering amid huge margins, this stamp also boasts spectacularly intense and radiant color, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; a highly desirable gem for the collector assembling a truly great set of parcel posts one select stamp at a time; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,300.00); the highest graded example in the PSE population report, being one of only two to have been awarded this remarkable grade. (Image)

$90.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

809

#Q6, 10c Parcel Post, mathematically precise centering amid extravagantly wide margins, strikingly intense color and a highly detailed impression on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem whose equal would be almost impossible to find; 1993 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,550.00); one of only two to have been graded Superb 98, the highest grade assigned to Scott #Q6 in the PSE population report. (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

810

#Q7, 15c Parcel Post, sumptuously rich color in a deep "fiery" shade, crisp impression on brilliantly white paper, extraordinarily well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1995 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $410.00). (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

811

#Q8, 20c Parcel Post, an incredibly select mint example, with absolutely radiant color and a remarkably detailed impression on crisp paper, wide and perfectly balanced margins all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a stunning mint example of this beautiful and popular stamp; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00); only two stamps have higher grades in the PSE population report. (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

812

#Q9, 25c Parcel Post, a breathtakingly beautiful mint single, possessing truly huge jumbo margins and being impeccably well centered within them, but further enhancing this stamp's magnificent visual appeal is its color, which is both intense and radiant, plus its impression is truly prooflike on marvelously fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector who is assembling their Parcel Posts one gem stamp at a time; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $840.00); only two stamps have higher grades in the PSE population report. (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

813

Q10

#Q10, 50c Parcel Post, a truly flawless mint single, sporting incredibly large margins which are perfectly balanced as well, gorgeous radiant color and a prooflike impression on bright white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem in every regard; easily one of the finest mint single available; 1994 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,350.00); this stunning stamp has been given the highest grade awarded to any Scott #Q10 in the PSE population report. (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

814

Q11

#Q11, 75c Parcel Post, an incomparable mint example, being in a condition that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, as every aspect of this stamp is truly remarkable, flawlessly centered amid enormously large margins, stunning color in the most intense shade imaginable, with a prooflike impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; this superb stamp is the ultimate in quality; 1990 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00); this is the highest grade awarded to this value by the PSE, one of only four to have been given this highly sought-after grade. (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

815

Q12

#Q12, $1.00 Parcel Post, a phenomenal quality mint example, boasting absolutely enormous jumbo margins that are perfectly balanced all around, but equally impressive is this stamp's gorgeous vibrant color and well incised impression, o.g., n.h., simply superb; a fabulous stamp that not only has no equals, but is also the epitome of perfection so sought-after (but rarely found) by serious collectors; 1991 PF certificate, as well as 2002 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,050.00 as a "normal" 98); this is the sole example to have been given this stunning grade, the highest given in the PSE population report; ex-"Connoisseur's Collection". (Image)

$850.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

816

JQ2

#JQ2, 2c Parcel Post Postage Due, seldom seen jumbo-margined mint example, wonderfully well centered amid lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this series, deep rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1995 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $465.00 as 90 and $950.00 as 95). (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

817

JQ3

#JQ3, 5c Parcel Post Postage Due, an extraordinary quality mint example, easily being the finest example of Scott #JQ3 we have ever seen, boasting flawless centering amid huge margins which are almost never encountered on any of the Parcel Post Postage Due stamps, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a superb stamp for the most demanding condition conscious collector; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $285.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp by the PSE, this being the sole example in their population report. (Image)

$35.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

818

JQ4

#JQ4, 10c Parcel Post Postage Due, brilliantly fresh, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, large balanced margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $610.00). (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

819

JQ5

#JQ5, 25c Parcel Post Postage Due, a spectacular gem mint example of this surprisingly challenging stamp to find in premium condition, possessing mathematically precise amid uncharacteristically lavish margins, gorgeous prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, o.g., immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; the ultimate quality example; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; $2,100.00); this incomparable gem is the only example to have been awarded this impressive grade, the sole example in the PSE population report. (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

820

QE1-4

#QE1-4, 10c-25c Special Handling cplt., a wonderfully choice and perfectly matched set, each featuring huge margins and being extraordinarily well centered within them, brilliantly fresh colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gems. (Image)

$41.60

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction