Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1917-1919 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1361

523

#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, an incomparable mint example of this scarce and popular stamp, being the only example to be graded by the PSE as "Gem 100" - the ultimate condition for any stamp, possessing an impressive overall brilliance and freshness which is quite extraordinary, with strong rich colors devoid of even a hint of oxidization which often affects the orange red color, even its paper is unusually bright, but most impressive is its absolutely perfect centering amid huge jumbo margins, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a stamp that is destined to realize a record price, and deservedly so, as this incredible stamp is among a very small fraternity whose condition simply cannot be improved upon; 1997 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $7,600.00 for 98, as they do not price stamps in this extraordinary grade); ex-Vreeland, Jarrett. (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1362

523

#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, impressive mint single, excellent centering, strong bright colors and crisp impressions on clean white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00). (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1363

524

#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, flawless centering within large balanced margins, lovely bright colors and strong impression on crisp white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $660.00); the highest grade assigned to this stamp. (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

1364

524

#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, an extraordinary quality used single, impeccably centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, rich luxuriant colors and sharp impressions on wonderfully fresh paper, light unobtrusive oval cancel, extremely fine; a surprisingly challenging stamp to find in this gem used condition; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $115.00); the highest grade given for a used #524 by the PSE. (Image)

$35.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1918-1920 OFFSET ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1365

525

#525, 1c Gray green offset, remarkably well centered within large margins, exceedingly bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially choice example; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $90.00). (Image)

$5.50

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

1366

526

#526, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. IV, perfectly centered within unusually large margins, brilliantly fresh color on clean white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $130.00). (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1367

527

#527, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. V, an extraordinary quality mint example, possessing absolutely perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, remarkably bright and fresh, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem for the most fastidious collector; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,450.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1368

528

#528, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. Va, exceedingly well centered within lavishly large margins, lovely fresh color on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $220.00 for 95 and $760.00 for 98). (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1369

528A

#528A, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. VI, gem mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, being incredibly fresh, with deep radiant color and a strong impression on pristine white paper, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gorgeous stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00). (Image)

$115.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1370

528B

#528B, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. VII, an outstanding mint single, boasting mathematically precise centering amid exceptionally large margins, intense vibrant color and an unusually strong impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00); the highest graded example in the PSE population report, and the only copy to be graded as such. (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1371

529

#529, 3c Violet offset, Ty. III, incredibly well centered within huge margins all around, warm color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a striking jumbo; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $25.00 for 98); the highest grade assigned to this stamp. (Image)

$3.60

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

1372

529a

#529a, 3c Violet offset, Ty. III, double impression, an eye-catching mint example of this striking double impression variety, with the two impressions closely placed creating incredibly intense color, brilliantly fresh paper, remarkably well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; not listed in SMQ). (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1373

530

#530, 3c Purple offset, Ty. IV, perfectly centered within lavishly large margins, late impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $270.00 for 98); the only example to achieve this exalted grade, the highest in the PSE population report. (Image)

$3.75

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1374

536

#536, 1c Gray green offset, impeccably well centered within extravagantly large and perfectly balanced margins, lovely rich color on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; actually a difficult stamp to find in this superb condition, in fact this stamp currently ranks as the highest graded Scott #536 in PSE's population records, and is the sole example to achieve Superb 98 Jumbo status; 2001 PF certificate for the strip of four from which this came (position 2) and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $940.00 for 98); ex-Jarrett. (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1375

537

#537, 3c Victory, a fabulous quality mint single, featuring incredibly large and absolutely perfectly balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; a most remarkable quality stamp; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $480.00 for 98); the highest grade awarded to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1919 COIL WASTE

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1376

538

#538, 1c Green coil waste, perf. 11x10, superb mint example, featuring flawless centering within exceptionally large margins, brilliantly rich color and a well defined impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; an especially difficult stamp to find in such outstanding condition; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $690.00); only one stamp grades slightly higher (98J). (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1377

540

#540, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. III, perf. 11x10, incredibly well centered within considerably larger margins than normally associated with this difficult stamp, intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp in this superb condition; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00); the highest grade awarded to a Scott #546, being one of only two such examples in the PSE population report. (Image)

$27.50

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1378

541

#541, 3c Violet coil waste, an exceedingly fresh and choice mint single, with lovely bright color and a crisp impression on immaculate white paper, plus it is precisely centered within large margins for this coil waste stamp, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; actually quite rare in this superb quality; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,150.00); one of merely two stamps to grade Superb 98, the highest grade to date. (Image)

$95.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1920 PILGRIM TERCENTENARY

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1379

548

#548, 1c Pilgrim Tercentenary, a striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing huge symmetrical margins all around, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression on bright paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00 for 98); this impressive stamp is the sole example to have been graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade awarded. (Image)

$11.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

1380

549

#549, 2c Pilgrim Tercentenary, impressive jumbo-margined mint single, featuring incredibly large and marvelously well balanced margins, radiant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $130.00 as 95 and $445.00 as 98); ex-Killien. (Image)

$14.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction