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1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1181

308

#308, 13c Purple black, an exciting mint single that possesses virtually perfect centering amid extraordinarily large margins, intensely rich color and a prooflike impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb jumbo example; 1992 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 for 95 and $3,300.00 for 98). (Image)

$115.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1182

308

#308, 13c Purple black, a spectacular mint single, featuring the largest margins possible for this stamp, and being incredibly well centered within these fantastic borders, deep prooflike color and impression also contribute to this stamp's remarkable eye appeal, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an amazing jumbo; 1998 and 2005 PSE certificates (latter grading XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 for 95 and $305.00 for 98); ex-Beckley. (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

1183

309

#309, 15c Olive green, a stunning mint single that is the only stamp in the PSE population report to be awarded the lofty grade of Superb 98 Jumbo, the highest given to date, possessing huge margins all around and being perfectly centered within these exceptional borders, especially intense color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 for 98). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1184

309

#309, 15c Olive green, a magnificently choice mint single, outstanding centering within exceptionally large margins, rich bright color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem example for the perfectionist; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,800.00); one of three stamps to receive this grade, with only one slightly higher (95J). (Image)

$475.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1185

310

#310, 50c Orange, a gorgeous mint single that is not only remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, but its color is exceedingly bright and fresh, well incised impression on immaculate white paper, o.g., lightly hinged only one time, extremely fine; a beautiful gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00 for 95 and $2,900.00 for 98) (Image)

$475.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1186

311

#311, $1.00 Black, a magnificent mint example in a quality that is almost never encountered, with mathematically precise centering amid extraordinarily large margins, plus its color is a deep "jet" black shade and its impression superbly detailed on fresh clean paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem in all regards; 1989 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,650.00); this is the sole example to be awarded this impressive grade, with just one slightly higher (98J). (Image)

$750.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1187

311

#311, $1.00 Black, a fabulous quality mint single that is one of the finest examples of the 1902 One Dollar Black to appear at auction in some time, being impeccably centered within exceedingly large margins, wonderfully fresh color and a well defined impression on crisp white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem for the collector who seeks out only the finest never hinged stamps available; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,000.00); this is the highest grade achieved to date for a never hinged Scott #311. (Image)

$2,100.00

SOLD for $12,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1188

312

#312, $2.00 Dark blue, an exciting mint example that is one of the finest 1902 Two Dollar Blue stamps we have ever offered, as this gem boasts flawless centering amid remarkably wide margins, deep luxuriant color and an especially sharp impression on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a true condition rarity in this superb quality; 1993 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,950.00); one of only two stamps to have been assigned this coveted grade by the PSE, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1189

313

#313, $5.00 Dark green, the mint single offered here is, without question, the finest we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions, as well as one of the finest in existence, as it possesses remarkable physical characteristics that are simply not supposed to exist on a single copy, including being absolutely perfectly centered within enormously large margins, but just as impressive is the stamp's incredible overall mint "bloom", with spectacular prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, fresh clean o.g. with just a faint trace of hinging, a superb stamp in all respects; long before grading came into vogue, stamps like this were certainly recognized as beautiful gems, but now the grading has only reinforced the fact that this is in the finest attainable quality; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $9,050.00 for 98); this is the sole example in the PSE population report to have been awarded this remarkable grade, the highest grade achieved (the next highest being a 95J). (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $11,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1190

314

#314, 1c Blue green imperforate, exceptionally large and even margins all around, strong color and impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $160.00). (Image)

$35.00

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1191

319

#319, 2c Carmine, flawless mint single, precisely centered within uncommonly large margins, beautiful vibrant color and a strong impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a wonderful gem example; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00); only four stamps have been graded Superb 98 (one with Jumbo designation). (Image)

$12.50

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1192

319

#319, 2c Carmine, incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins, exceedingly bright and fresh, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an outstanding gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $350.00 for 95 and $1,200.00 for 98). (Image)

$12.50

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1193

319

#319, 2c Carmine, a striking jumbo used example, possessing gigantic margins all around and being extraordinarily well centered within these vast borders, spectacular deep intense color and a prooflike impression, relatively light wavy machine cancel, extremely fine; this stamp's equal may be impossible to fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 95 and $170.00 for 98). (Image)

$0.25

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1194

319b

#319b, 2c Carmine rose, Ty. I, gorgeous mint single, featuring truly radiant color and a vivid impression, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00); the highest grade given to this stamp, being one of only two to achieve XF-Superb 95 status. (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1195

323

#323, 1c Louisiana Purchase, an exceedingly choice mint single, possessing symmetrically balanced margins all around, plus its color is especially rich and luxuriant, while its impression is deeply etched, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00). (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1196

325

#325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, an exceedingly choice left sheet-margin mint single, marvelously well centered, brilliantly fresh, with deep luxuriant color and an excellent impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom encountered in this gem quality; 2005 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1197

326

#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, a fabulous quality mint example, being incredibly well centered within extravagantly wide margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression on clean white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a true condition rarity in this superb condition; 1998 PF certificate (sheet selvage subsequently removed) and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,100.00 for 95 and $6,550.00 for 98). (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1198

327

#327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, the mint top sheet-margin example offered here is one of the finest quality examples to appear at auction in quite some time, featuring mathematically precise centering amid much larger margins than usually encountered, and just as impressive is the stamp's extraordinary overall freshness, with rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., a superb gem destined for placement in the finest collection; 2003 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,000.00); this is the highest graded awarded to date, being one of only three to have been given this lofty grade. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1199

327

#327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, extraordinarily well centered and margined, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $435.00). (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1907 JAMESTOWN

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1200

328

#328, 1c Jamestown, an amazing quality mint single, possessing lavish margins all around which are most uncommon to this typically tightly margined issue, and it is incredibly well centered within them, intensely rich color and a particularly detailed impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; superb examples such as this are true condition rarities; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $660.00 for 95 and $2,000.00 for 98); one of merely two copies to be graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade achieved to date. (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction