Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1916-1917 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1321

472

#472, 10c Orange yellow, extraordinarily well centered within large balanced margins, absolutely radiant color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gorgeous gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1322

473

#473, 11c Dark green, an incredible quality mint single that is one of the finest and freshest #473's we have ever offered, featuring an overall brilliance and crispness very few others can boast, with much deeper color and impression than usual on pristine white paper, remarkably well centered within exceptionally large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,700.00); this is the sole example to have been awarded the coveted Superb 98 by the PSE, the highest grade to date. (Image)

$95.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1323

473

#473, 11c Dark green, excellent centering, deep vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

1324

474

#474, 12c Claret brown, beautifully centered within large balanced margins, lovely rich color and a strong impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $190.00). (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

1325

476

#476, 20c Light ultramarine, exceptionally well centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $740.00); ex-Gilbert. (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1326

476

#476, 20c Light ultramarine, a highly desirable mint single, possessing lavishly large margins which are rarely encountered on this stamp, exceedingly well centered within them, bright fresh color and paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 for 90 and $3,800.00 for 95). (Image)

$575.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1327

477

#477, 50c Light violet, an extraordinarily choice mint single of this scarce stamp, possessing near perfect centering within large margins, wonderfully rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; gem quality examples such as this are few and far between; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00); this is the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1328

478

#478, $1.00 Violet black, an impressively large-margined mint single, possessing lavish margins all around which are rarely found on this high value (this is one of only two stamps to have been given a Jumbo designation by the PSE), extraordinary centering as well, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 for 90 and $2,050.00 for 95). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1329

478

#478, $1.00 Violet black, select used single, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, relatively light and largely face-free cancel, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $195.00). (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1330

479

#479, $2.00 Dark blue, an outstanding mint single, marvelously well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression on crisp paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; rarely encountered in this premium never hinged quality; 2005 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,250.00); this is the highest grade assigned to date by the PSE for any Scott #479.. (Image)

$550.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1331

480

#480, $5.00 Light green, a gem mint single that is virtually perfectly centered amid especially large margins, wonderfully fresh color and a crisp detailed impression on bright white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; while nice examples of #480 can be found, very few possess the impressive overall qualities of this stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00). (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1916-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COILS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1332

490

#490, 1c Green coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, incredibly well centered amid large margins, rich bright color and a strong impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $200.00); this is the highest grade awarded to any #490, being one of only two line pairs to achieve Superb 98 status. (Image)

$7.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1333

493

#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., choice centering, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $120.00). (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1334

497

#497, 10c Orange yellow coil, perf. 10 vert., pair, exceedingly well centered and margined, deep intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $255.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1335

498

#498, 1c Green, an extraordinary mint single of this relatively common stamp in anything but common quality, being flawlessly centered amid exceptionally large margins, rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $210.00). (Image)

$0.75

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1336

499

#499, 2c Rose, Ty. I, a striking jumbo-margined mint single, with enormous margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, lovely bright color and a clean impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $55.00 for 95 and $210.00 for 98); one of only three stamps to grade XF-Superb 95J by the PSE, the highest grade given. (Image)

$0.75

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1337

500

#500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, a gorgeous mint single, possessing eye-arresting radiant color and a prooflike impression on brilliantly white paper, remarkably well centered amid lavishly large margins which are rarely encountered on this stamp, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceedingly choice example; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $720.00 for 95 and $1,150.00 for 98). (Image)

$280.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1338

501

#501, 3c Light violet, Ty. I, a remarkably choice mint single, possessing absolutely perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the collector of only the finest available stamps; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $770.00); the highest grade yet awarded to #501 by the PSE. (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1339

502

#502, 3c Dark violet, Ty. II, deep luxuriant color and an especially intense impression on immaculate white paper, outstanding centering as well, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $345.00). (Image)

$32.50

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1340

503

#503, 4c Brown, an incredible jumbo-margined mint single, featuring the most immense margins imaginable and being perfectly set amid these lavish borders, plus this stamp's color is incredibly intense and rich, with a prooflike impression on brilliantly white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem for the collector assembling the finest set possible of the 1917-19 Washington-Franklins; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98J; SMQ $700.00 as 98); the highest grade awarded to this value by the PSE, being one of only three to have been given this impressive grade; ex-Killien. (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction