Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

381

289

#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, unusually well centered for this always difficult stamp, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., barest suggestion of a hinge mark, extremely fine and quite choice; 1984 and 1991 (never hinged by omission) PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $245.00). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

382

290

#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, true gem example, boasting mathematically precise centering within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, also contributing to this stamp's exceptional overall eye appeal is its incredibly intense color in a deep shade, plus its impression is highly detailed, fully intact and even perforations, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector who seeks out stamps only in the finest possible quality; 2003 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,900.00). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

383

291

#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, an exceptional mint example of one of the most difficult stamps in the set to find in true gem quality, possessing an exceptional overall freshness and the most beautiful "sage" green color imaginable, plus its impression is highly detailed, marvelously well centered within large margins, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and striking; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00). (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

384

292

#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a gorgeous mint example which has the distinction of being the highest graded example of any One Dollar Trans-Mississippi in the PSE population report and is the only example to have been awarded the impressive Superb 98 designation, flawlessly centered amid extravagantly wide margins, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, full clean o.g., with the barest trace of hinging, extremely fine gem; a superb original gum example of this beautiful 19th century commemorative; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,250.00). (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

385

293

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this notoriously difficult commemorative, being among the finest quality examples we have offered in quite some time, possessing margins that are much larger than typically encountered (as most are found very tightly margined) and being nearly perfectly centered within them, strikingly rich luxuriant color which is wonderfully contrasted by its bright white paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceptional original gum Two Dollar Trans-Mississippi; 1992 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,100.00); ex-Billington. (Image)

$2,250.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1901 PAN-AMERICANS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

386

294

#294, 1c Pan-American, brilliantly fresh and crisp, exceptionally well centered, strong rich colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $120.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

387

294a

#294a, 1c Pan-American, Center Inverted, virtually perfectly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, extraordinarily fresh overall, with particularly deep rich colors on bright paper, unusually even and intact perforations all around, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine overall; this popular and rare error is almost never encountered in such outstanding condition; easily one of the finest mint examples available and one of the finest we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80 - a bit conservatively graded in our opinion; SMQ $10,500.00); ex-McKinney. (Image)

$11,000.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

388

295

#295, 2c Pan-American, incredibly well centered amid extravagantly wide margins, strikingly intense colors and impressions on wonderfully bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1995 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $265.00); ex-Vreeland. (Image)

$40.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

389

296

#296, 4c Pan-American, a superbly centered top sheet-margin single, possessing centering and margins which are impossible to find on these typically tightly margined stamps, with perfectly balanced and lavishly large margins all around, gorgeous rich colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem for the collector who appreciates the genuine scarcity of this stamp in this outstanding quality; photocopy of a 1996 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00). (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

390

297

#297, 5c Pan-American, a magnificent mint single which boasts absolutely perfect centering which is almost impossible to find on this particular value, plus its margins are uncharacteristically wide as well, strong rich colors, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem; to assemble a gem set of Pan-Americans with such flawless centering is quite challenging; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00); this is the highest grade awarded, and this is one of only three Five Cent Pan-Americans to achieve Superb 98 status. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

391

298

#298, 8c Pan-American, virtually perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich colors, pristine o.g., with just the barest trace of hinging, extremely fine gem; 1988 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp (never hinged by omission), and a PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00). (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

392

299

#299, 10c Pan-American, an especially desirable mint example that is precisely centered within uncommonly large margins (including at top and bottom, which is most difficult to find), plus it colors are rich and fresh, even the central vignette is perfectly placed within the frame, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00); this is the highest grade found in the PSE population report for this particular value. (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

393

299

#299, 10c Pan-American, perfectly centered within large margins, deep rich colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; in addition to being an exceptionally choice example, this particular copy also displays a strong downward shift of the central vignette, in effect creating a striking "sinking ship" variety; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp, and a 2006 PSE certificate as a single (XF 90; SMQ $730.00). (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

394

300

#300, 1c Blue green, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint single, with absolutely enormous and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, intensely rich color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a spectacular gem; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $115.00 as 90 and $305.00 as 95). (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

395

301

#301, 2c Carmine, incredibly well centered within especially large margins, radiant color and a strong impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and exceptionally choice; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $445.00). (Image)

$35.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

396

302

#302, 3c Bright violet, a fabulous quality mint example, boasting margins of enormous size and being, quite remarkably, perfectly centered within them, bright color and a highly detailed impression, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., superb; a stunning gem that possesses the finest centering and margins possible on this value; 1983 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,550.00 as a 98); this stamp is one of only two stamps graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to any example of Scott #302. (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

397

302

#302, 3c Bright violet, remarkably Dr. Killien's collection contains a second magnificent mint example of Scott #302, this being an equally desirable mint single that is truly flawlessly centered amid exceptionally large and balanced margins, plus its color is especially rich and its impression is razor sharp on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, a superb gem in every regard; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,550.00); one of only two stamps graded Superb 98 in the PSE population report. (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

398

302 var.

#302 var., 3c Dark violet, pristine mint example of this scarce and distinctive shade variety which is specifically listed in the Scott catalog, stunning color in the deepest violet color imaginable, well centered, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine and wonderfully choice; a stamp with great eye appeal; 2006 PSE certificate specifically identifying this as the Dark violet shade (VF 80; SMQ $135.00 as the normal shade) (Image)

$125.00+

SOLD for $360.00
Will close during Public Auction

399

303

#303, 4c Brown, flawless mint single, featuring uncommonly large and remarkably well balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and an excellent clarity of impression on clean white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the most demanding condition conscious collector; 2001 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00); this is the highest grade awarded by the PSE to any mint never hinged example of this value; ex-"Connoisseur's Collection". (Image)

$140.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

400

304

#304, 5c Blue, striking jumbo-margined mint single, boasting margins of a size unlike those found on any other example we have seen of this particular value, being extraordinarily well centered within these immense borders, truly prooflike color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a most remarkable stamp; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $420.00 as 90 and $1,100.00 as 95). (Image)

$140.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction