Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1894 BUREAU ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

341

252

#252, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, a gem mint single in a condition that would be almost impossible to improve upon, precisely centered within extravagantly large margins for any Bureau issue, lovely bright color and a crisp detailed impression on immaculate paper, unusually even and intact perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a perfect stamp for the most fastidious collector; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00); this is the highest recorded grade on this stamp, being one of only three such never hinged copies in the PSE population report. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

342

253

#253, 3c Purple, a breathtaking mint example in the finest possible condition, boasting absolutely perfect centering amid the largest margins possible for any Bureau issue, lovely rich color on exceptionally fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., in a word - superb; this remarkable stamp is the beneficiary of the highest grade ever given to a Scott #253 by the PSE and is the sole example so graded; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,600.00) (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

343

254

#254, 4c Dark brown, brilliantly fresh and crisp, deep luxuriant color and a sharp detailed impression, exceptionally well centered within unusually wide margins for this value, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 1994 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $740.00). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

344

255

#255, 5c Chocolate, choice mint single, marvelously well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this premium never hinged condition; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00). (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

345

256

#256, 6c Dull brown, a most extraordinary mint example, being in a condition which few other existing copies can rival, boasting lavishly large margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, gloriously rich color and impression on uncommonly bright paper, even its perforations are unusually intact and full, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2002 PF certificate, as well as 2002 and 2005 PSE certificates (the latter with XF-Superb 95 grade; SMQ $3,550.00); ex-Cohen. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

346

257

#257, 8c Violet brown, pristine mint single, deep luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression on wonderfully fresh paper, large well balanced margins all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,200.00). (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

347

258

#258, 10c Dark green, exceedingly well centered within wide margins which are most uncharacteristic of this particular value, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, pristine o.g., n.h., a single short perf. at top right is the only thing separating this stamp from the gem category, otherwise extremely fine; 1994 (as a block) and 2000 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

348

259

#259, 15c Dark blue, an incredibly choice and handsome mint example, possessing outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins, strikingly intense color and a deeply incised impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a rare and desirable stamp in this premium never hinged condition; 1993 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp, and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (XF 90; SMQ $2,900.00); it is worthwhile to note that during the past twelve years or so this is the finest quality mint never hinged example of this stamp Dr. Killien could find offered at auction, clearly it was appreciated by others as well, as it realized $4,600.00 (including premium) when he acquired it in our December 2005 Premier Sale; ex-Jarrett. (Image)

$975.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

349

259

#259, 15c Dark blue, premium quality mint example, "post office" fresh, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on particularly bright paper, exceptionally well centered and margined, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and wonderfully choice; the finest n.h. copy Dr. Killien could find prior to having acquired the gem example offered in the previous lot; 2004 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $960.00); ex-Lewis. (Image)

$975.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

350

260

#260, 50c Orange, an extraordinarily handsome and choice mint single, perfectly centered within extravagantly large margins for this particular value, gorgeous vivid color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g. with just the barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; an especially scarce and desirable stamp in this gem condition; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00); this being one of the highest graded examples found in the PSE's population report, with only one stamp grading slightly higher (95J). (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

351

261

#261, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, exceedingly well centered with large even margins all around, intense color and impression on particularly bright paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a handsome example of this scarce stamp; 2001 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,250.00). (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

352

261A

#261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, a marvelously choice mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing near perfect centering amid unusually wide margins, truly prooflike color and impression which contrast wonderfully with its bright white paper, especially clean full o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, extremely fine; highly desirable and elusive in this gem condition; 2003 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $4,800.00). (Image)

$2,400.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

353

263

#263, $5.00 Dark green, an incredibly choice mint example of this high value, one of the rarest regularly issued stamps of the United States, with only 25,000 copies having been issued, and only a tiny fraction of these still exist in the premium condition found on this exciting stamp, possessing near perfect centering amid large margins, intense color and a well incised impression on bright paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine for this; 1979 and 1996 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80 - unquestionably conservative in our opinion; SMQ $5,450.00); ex-Billington. (Image)

$5,000.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1895-1898 BUREAU ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

354

264

#264, 1c Blue, a "perfect" mint single, flawlessly centered within huge margins, gorgeous intense color, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist; 2001 PF certificate for a block of twelve from which this stamp was taken, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate as a single (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00); this is one of only four stamps graded 98 by the PSE, the highest grade assigned to date. (Image)

$17.50

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

355

265

#265, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, exceptionally large and well balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich and vibrant color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a beautiful stamp in every regard; 1990 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $680.00); this is the highest grade given to any never hinged example of Scott #265; ex-Saadi. (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

356

266

#266, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, an eye-arresting gem mint example, possessing margins of extraordinary size and being incredibly well centered within them, plus its color is exceptional as well, being especially deep and radiant on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb stamp for the perfectionist; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00); this is the sole copy to have been graded Superb 98 by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to any Scott #266. (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

357

267

#267, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, an absolutely superb right sheet-margin plate no. 183 single, featuring mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins which are most uncommon to any Bureau issue, stunning intense color and impression on pristine paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a spectacular quality stamp in a condition that likely cannot be improved upon; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $520.00); this is the highest graded example in the PSE population report, and the sole copy to have been awarded this coveted grade. (Image)

$14.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

358

268

#268, 3c Purple, fabulously well centered within margins that are considerably larger than typically found, gloriously rich color and a deeply etched impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; a terribly difficult value to find in such outstanding never hinged condition; 2003 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00); one of two never hinged stamps graded XF-Superb 95 by the PSE, the highest graded assigned to date for any mint example of this value. (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

359

269

#269, 4c Dark brown, near perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, prooflike color and impression on pristine paper, o.g., barest trace of a hinge mark, extremely fine gem; 1997 PF certificate ("never hinged") and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $105.00). (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

360

270

#270, 5c Chocolate, highly select mint single, extraordinarily well centered within unusually wide margins, brilliantly fresh, deep luxuriant color and a strong impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1998 and 2006 PF certificates (the former with sheet selvage subsequently removed, and the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $350.00). (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction