Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

461

375b

#375b, 2c Lake, an extraordinary mint example of this scarce and highly distinctive color variety, gorgeous intense color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, incredibly well centered amid huge margins, the size of which we have never before encountered on this variety, o.g., small h.r., an extremely fine gem; actually a terribly elusive stamp in any condition, let alone in this incomparable quality; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00 as 90 and $3,050.00 as 95); one of the highest graded Two Cent Lakes in the PSE population report, with only one grading higher (95J). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

462

376

#376, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, a striking jumbo example, boasting massive margins all around and being incredibly well centered within this vast expanse, deep rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a most remarkable stamp; 1996 PF certificate (sheet selvage subsequently removed) and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $405.00 as 95 and $980.00 as 98); ex-Pietsch. (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

463

377

#377, 4c Brown, a gorgeous quality mint single, featuring spectacularly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a detailed impression on brilliantly white paper, uniformly even and intact perforations, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; an incomparable gem with every physical attribute that the most demanding condition conscious collector could ask for; 1993 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 98); one of only three stamps graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade awarded to this stamp; ex-Morris. (Image)

$67.50

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

464

377

#377, 4c Brown, magnificently centered amid lavishly large margins, beautifully rich color and a crisp impression on brilliantly white paper, o.g., n.h., tiny 1mm short gumming at top right edge, extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; $630.00). (Image)

$67.50

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

465

378

#378, 5c Blue, a phenomenal mint example that is sheer perfection, being the beneficiary of the largest margins we have ever seen on this value from the perforated 12 Washington-Franklin series, with mathematically perfect centering amid these immense margins, contributing further to its overall appeal is its magnificently intense color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the most meticulous collector; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 as 98); not only is the highest graded Scott #378 in the PSE population report, it is also the sole example to have been given this remarkable grade; ex-Morris. (Image)

$67.50

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

466

379

#379, 6c Red orange, a fabulously fresh and choice mint single, featuring color that is absolutely radiant and wonderfully contrasted by its brilliant white paper, perfectly centered amid extravagantly large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an eye-catching gem; photocopy of a 1995 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

467

380

#380, 8c Olive green, magnificently centered amid extravagantly large margins, strikingly intense color and impression that would rival any proof, plus its paper is brilliantly white, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a fabulous quality stamp whose equal we have never before offered; 2003 and 2004 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

468

380 var.

#380 var., 8c Dark olive green, handsome right sheet-margin partial imprint single in a distinctive Dark olive green shade (a Scott listed shade variety), possessing exceptional freshness, with incredibly intense color and a prooflike impression on brilliantly white paper, wonderfully well centered as well within unusually large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (the latter specifically identifying this as the Dark olive green shade and graded XF 90; SMQ $740.00). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

469

381

#381, 10c Yellow, an eye-arresting mint example, featuring several extraordinary physical attributes, not the least of which is its near perfect centering amid incredibly large margins, equally impressive is this stamp's absolutely radiant color which must be seen in person to fully appreciate, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a truly gorgeous stamp; 1983 and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,600.00 as 95 and $3,450.00 as 98); ex-Drucker. (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

470

382

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, an exceptional mint example of one of the most frustratingly difficult stamps of the entire Washington-Franklin Head series to find in gem quality, boasting outstanding centering amid absolutely enormous margins for this, plus this stamp also features an impressive overall freshness and crispness with strong rich color that is not the typical pale shade normally seen, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem for the collector who seeks only truly exceptional quality stamps; 1992 PF certificate, as well as 1993 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $1,700.00); ex-Weisman. (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

471

383-84

#383-84, 1c Green and 2c Carmine imperforates, a beautifully matched set of horizontal pairs in the "ultimate" quality, each having been cut from the sheet so that enormous equal portions of the ten adjoining stamps appear all around each pair, both brilliantly fresh and with intense colors, pristine o.g., n.h., superb. (imagea) (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

472

385

#385, 1c Green coil, perf. 12 horiz., a spectacular quality guide line pair, easily being one of the very finest #385 line pairs in existence, possessing absolutely perfect centering amid lavishly large margins for a genuine perf. 12 coil, superb color and a deeply etched impression on immaculate paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; any certified line pair of this is very scarce, but to find one in this flawless condition is an almost impossible task; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,300.00); this is the highest grade awarded to a Scott #385 line pair in the PSE population report and is the sole XF-Superb 95 example recorded. (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

473

387

#387, 1c Green coil, perf. 12 vert., a breathtaking mint pair in the finest condition imaginable, 3mm spacing, possessing margins of immense proportions that are almost unheard of on any of the perf. 12 coils, and each stamp is nearly perfectly centered within them, brilliantly fresh, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; quite likely the finest never hinged #387 pair in existence; 1976, 2001 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90 - an inexplicably conservative grade given this pair's incredible margins and centering; SMQ $2,950.00). (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

474

388

#388, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., 2mm spacing, an incredibly choice mint pair of this rare and often faked coil, possessing several exceptional physical characteristics not often encountered, including being extraordinarily well centered within considerably larger margins than usual, equally impressive is this pair's striking rich color and an incredibly detailed impression on bright fresh paper, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a rare pair in any condition, but especially so in this premium quality; 1992 PSE certificate, as well as 2003 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded VF-XF 90; SMQ $4,050.00). (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

475

390

#390, 1c Green coil, perf. 8 1/2 horiz., guide line pair, incredibly well centered, sumptuously rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem line pair; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $255.00); ex-"Piedmont". (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

476

391

#391, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8 1/2 horiz., guide line pair, incredibly bright and fresh, deep "fiery" color and impression, wonderfully well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $800.00). (Image)

$550.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

477

392

#392, 1c Green coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., a remarkable quality guide line pair, possessing flawless centering within large margins, even its guide line is perfectly positioned between the two stamps, prooflike color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; this elusive line pair is almost impossible to locate in such outstanding condition; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00). (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

478

393

#393, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., guide line pair, incredibly well centered within especially large margins, radiant color and a crisp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., left stamp with just the barest trace of hinging, right stamp n.h., extremely fine; a challenging line pair to find so choice; 1999 and 2006 PF certificates (the former stating "never hinged", the latter graded VF-XF 85; SMQ $370.00); ex-"Piedmont". (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

479

394

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., a stunning guide line pair in a true "post office" state of preservation, incredibly fresh, with radiantly rich color and impression, fabulously well centered amid huge margins, o.g. (with just the slightest suggestion of a fingerprint on the reverse of the left stamp), n.h., extremely fine; a most impressive quality line pair; 1993 PF certificate for a line strip of four from which this pair was taken, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate as a line pair (XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

480

395

#395, 4c Brown coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., an incomparable quality line pair of this scarce coil, being in a condition whose equal likely does not exist, featuring mathematically precise centering (on both stamps) within unusually large margins, plus its guide line is perfectly positioned between the two stamps, strikingly intense color and a prooflike impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb coil line pair for the finest collection; 1990 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,100.00); not only is the highest grade awarded to a line pair of this, this is the only example to have been given this remarkable designation. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction