Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1221

371

#371, 2c Alaska-Yukon imperforate, extra-large and even margins all around, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $140.00). (Image)

$42.50

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1222

372

#372, 2c Hudson-Fulton, a superlative mint example in a most remarkable quality, as every aspect of this stamp is sheer perfection, from its mathematically precise centering within lavishly large margins, to its glorious intense color and impression on fresh paper, uniformly long intact perforations all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 for 98); the highest graded example in the PSE population report, being one of only three to achieve this exalted grade. (Image)

$24.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1223

374

#374, 1c Green, an incomparable top sheet-margin partial imprint single, possessing the largest margins imaginable and being perfectly centered within them, truly prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., superb; a spectacular jumbo; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $670.00 as 98); the sole example to grade Superb 98 Jumbo, the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the PSE; ex-Killien. (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

1224

374

#374, 1c Green, gem used single, remarkably well centered within enormously large margins, strong color and impression, machine cancel, extremely fine jumbo; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $65.00 for 95 and $165.00 for 98); only one used stamp grades higher. (Image)

$0.25

SOLD for $95.00
Will close during Public Auction

1225

375

#375, 2c Carmine, incredibly well centered within enormous margins, radiant color and an especially strong impression on bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, a superb jumbo; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$7.00

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

1226

375

#375, 2c Carmine, top margin plate no. 5369 single, marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, bright vibrant color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $215.00 for 95 and $670.00 for 98). (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

1227

376

#376, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, a magnificent quality mint single, featuring perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., simply superb; an outstanding gem for the perfectionist; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00); this is the highest grade awarded to a mint #376 by the PSE, being one of only two never hinged examples to achieve Superb 98 status. (Image)

$47.50

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1228

376

#376, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, exceedingly well centered within especially wide margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $80.00). (Image)

$21.50

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

1229

376

#376, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, the "perfect" used single, flawlessly centered within huge margins all around, strong rich color and a crisp impression, light machine cancel, a superb used gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 for 98); this is the only example of Scott #376 to receive a grade of Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest given to date. (Image)

$0.25

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1230

377

#377, 4c Brown, a visually striking top margin plate no. 5570 single, featuring gigantic margins all around and being impeccably centered within them, gorgeous rich color and a highly detailed impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; an incredible large-margined gem; although two others have been graded 98J by the PSE, this copy has much larger margins than those other two; 2005 PSE certificate for the plate block from which this came, and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,250.00 for 98); the highest grade assigned to this stamp to date. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1231

377

#377, 4c Brown, outstanding centering amid extraordinarily large margins, deep rich color and an intense impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $125.00 for 95 and $250.00 for 98). (Image)

$34.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1232

378

#378, 5c Blue, an incredibly choice quality mint example, boasting absolutely flawless centering amid exceedingly large margins, intensely rich color and a particularly strong impression, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2003 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,250.00); one of only two stamps to be graded Superb 98, with the only higher graded copy being the phenomenal Superb 98 Jumbo example we sold in our June 2006 Dr. F. Christian Killien sale. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1233

379

#379, 6c Red orange, wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins, brilliantly fresh color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $140.00 for 95 and $275.00 for 98). (Image)

$37.50

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

1234

379

#379, 6c Red orange, an extraordinarily fresh and choice mint single, possessing remarkably brilliant color and a crisp impression on immaculate white paper, plus it is marvelously well centered amid exceptionally large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $910.00). (Image)

$85.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1235

380

#380, 8c Olive green, a breathtakingly beautiful example of this value, featuring absolutely enormous margins and being incredibly well centered within them, even its color is out of the ordinary, as it is quite intense and bright, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem and the epitome of a jumbo; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 for 95 and $5,600.00 for 98); this is the sole example to receive this grade, the highest in the PSE population report; ex-Jarrett. (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1236

381

#381, 10c Yellow, uncommonly well centered within extravagantly large margins, exceptionally bright rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 1981 and 1999 PF certificates, and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $780.00 for 90 and $2,100.00 for 95); ex-Gilbert. (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

1237

381

#381, 10c Yellow, excellent centering within enormously large margins, especially vivid color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine jumbo; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $190.00 for 90 and $335.00 for 95). (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

1238

382

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, exceedingly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $470.00). (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1239

382

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, a most impressive used single, uncommonly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, strong fresh color and a crisp impression, lightly cancelled, an extremely fine gem; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this superb used condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $180.00); this is the highest graded used example in the PSE report, being the sole copy to be so graded. (Image)

$17.50

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1240

394

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., an extraordinarily choice mint single, possessing the widest margins possible for a genuine coil and being precisely centered within them, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2001 PF certificate for a pair, this being the right stamp, and a 2003 PSE certificate as a single (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 98); one of only two examples to reach the extraordinary grade of Superb 98 Jumbo, the highest given to date. (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction