Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1910-1911 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1241

394

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8 1/2 vert., a highly desirable mint single, possessing perfect centering within unusually large margins, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression on crisp white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine; this coil stamp is especially difficult to find as a gem single; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $670.00); only one stamp grades slightly higher (95J). (Image)

$130.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1913-1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1242

397

#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, a magnificent mint single in a quality few others can compare, being perfectly centered within extravagantly large margins, but just as impressive is the stamp's brilliantly rich color and highly detailed impression on pristine white paper, full and intact perforations all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the most fastidious collector; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1243

398

#398, 2c Panama-Pacific, a stunning mint single in a quality that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, absolutely perfectly centered within incredibly large margins, in addition the stamp possesses eye-arresting radiant color and a remarkably vivid impression, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 98); this is the only example to grade Superb 98 Jumbo, with just one grading higher (100). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1244

398

#398, 2c Panama-Pacific, another gem mint single, flawlessly centered within very large margins, extraordinarily bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., superb; an especially desirable stamp; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,050.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1245

398

#398, 2c Panama-Pacific, remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, deep intense color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $85.00 for 95 and $160.00 for 98). (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1246

399

#399, 5c Panama-Pacific, a fabulous quality mint example, being impeccably centered within extraordinarily large margins, beautiful vibrant color and a strong detailed impression on crisp paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem which possesses tremendous eye appeal; 1993 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 for 95 and $3,400.00 for 98). (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1247

399

#399, 5c Panama-Pacific, remarkably well centered amid uncommonly large margins, brilliant color and a well incised impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $245.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1248

400

#400, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange yellow, an exceedingly choice quality mint single, flawlessly centered amid especially large margins, bright fresh color and a clean impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00). (Image)

$135.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

1249

400A

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, a visually striking mint single in an extraordinary quality, possessing lavishly large and absolutely perfectly balanced margins all around, but just as impressive is the stamp's gorgeous vivid color and razor-sharp impression on brilliantly white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a magnificent gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,200.00); there is only one stamp in the PSE population report that grades a tad higher (98J). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1250

400A

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, beautiful radiant color and an especially strong impression on bright white paper, exceedingly well centered within uncommonly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00). (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1251

401

#401, 1c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, flawless mint single, being in a condition that simply cannot be improved upon, featuring mathematically precise centering amid extravagantly large margins, outstanding color that is especially rich and intense, and a deeply etched impression that are wonderfully contrasted by the immaculate white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a true condition rarity in this stellar quality; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00); one of three never hinged #401's to grade Superb 98, the highest achieved to date. (Image)

$62.50

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1252

401

#401, 1c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, extraordinarily well centered within enormous margins which are almost never seen on the perf. 10 series, strong bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine jumbo; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $105.00 for 95 and $215.00 for 98). (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

1253

402

#402, 2c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, a magnificent mint example of this, which is thought to be the most difficult value of the Panama-Pacific series to find in gem quality, precisely centered within considerably larger margins than normally found, lovely bright rich color and a crisp impression, unusually even and intact perforations suround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true rarity in this superb condition; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,700.00); one of only two never hinged examples to reach Superb 98 status, the highest grade given by the PSE. (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1254

403

#403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, lavishly large margins all around and being exceedingly well centered within them, bright color and a strong impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $510.00 for 95 and $970.00 for 98). (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1255

404

#404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, a gem mint single of this scarce and popular commemorative, possessing virtually perfect centering amid extraordinarily large margins, gorgeous bright color and an excellent clarity of impression on crisp white paper, especially full and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; almost never encountered in this outstanding condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,850.00). (Image)

$2,000.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1256

404

#404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this high value, possessing lavishly large margins all around and being precisely centered within them; gorgeous rich color and a crisp detailed impression on fresh paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a rare stamp in this outstanding quality; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,900.00); ex-Gilbert. (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1912-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1257

405

#405, 1c Green, the "ultimate" mint single, perfectly centered within remarkably wide margins, beautiful rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, even its perforations are uniformly intact all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; the perfect stamp for the collector who seeks out stamps in only the finest attainable quality; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $670.00 for 98); the sole example (hinged or never hinged) to be graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, with no other mint stamps grading higher than 95J. (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1258

405

#405, 1c Green, superb used single, flawlessly centered amid exceptionally large margins, deep intense color and a prooflike impression, light barred oval cancel, an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $165.00). (Image)

$0.25

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1259

406

#406, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, an impressively large-margined mint single, exceedingly well centered within extravagantly wide margins, deep "fiery" color and an intense impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $215.00 for 95 and $670.00 for 98). (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1260

407

#407, 7c Black, an extraordinarily handsome top margin mint single, marvelously well centered amid very wide margins, strong rich color and a highly detailed impression on pristine white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this impressive quality; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00). (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction