United States Stamps continued...

**1934 NATIONAL PARKS**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1521	u	740	#740, 1c Yosemite, flawless mint single, being perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, brilliantly fresh color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); one of only four stamps to receive the perfect Gem 100 designation (one being a Jumbo). (Image)	$0.25 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1522	u	740	#740, 1c Yosemite, gem mint single, remarkably well centered within huge margins, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00). (Image)	$0.25 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
1523	u	741	#741, 2c Grand Canyon, fabulously well centered within extravagantly large and perfectly symmetrical margins, lovely bright color, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a flawless gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00). (Image)	$0.25 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1524	u	742	#742, 3c Mount Rainier, extraordinarily well centered within exceedingly large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $120.00). (Image)	$0.25 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1525	u	743	#743, 4c Mesa Verde, marvelously well centered within extra-large margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $215.00). (Image)	$0.60 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1526	u	744	#744, 5c Yellowstone, lavishly large and perfectly symmetrical margins all around, rich fresh color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $700.00); this is the only example of this value to be awarded the prestigious grade of Gem 100, the highest in the PSE population report. (Image)	$1.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1527	u	744	#744, 5c Yellowstone, another gem mint example of this stamp, with rich luxuriant color on brilliantly white paper, impeccably centered amid enormously large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a spectacular stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $350.00); only the above offered stamp grades higher. (Image)	$1.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
1528	u	745	#745, 6c Crater Lake, the "perfect" mint stamp, absolutely flawless centering within very large margins, rich luxuriant color and a deeply incised impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., a superb stamp for the collector assembling the National Parks set one gem stamp at a time; encapsulated PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp. (Image)	$1.60 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1529	u	745	#745, 6c Crater Lake, outstanding centering within remarkably large and balanced margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00). (Image)	$1.60 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1530	u	746	#746, 7c Acadia, magnificent mint single that is perfectly centered within large symmetrical margins, strong color and a sharp impression on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist; 2004 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); one of only three stamps to be awarded this exalted grade (one with Jumbo designation). (Image)	$0.90 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1531	u	747	#747, 8c Zion, absolutely perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, warm rich color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); the highest grade given to this stamp, being one of four to receive the coveted Gem 100 grade. (Image)	$2.40 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1532	u	748	#748, 9c Glacier Park, a striking mint single, featuring extraordinarily large and perfectly balanced margins all around, gorgeous intense color on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem with great eye appeal; 2004 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); one of just three stamps to achieve Gem 100 status (Image)	$2.25 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1533	u	749	#749, 10c Smokey Mountains, flawless mint single, possessing perfect centering within exceedingly large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of only three to grade Gem 100 in the PSE's population report; 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $680.00); ex-Gilbert. (Image)	$4.50 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1934-1939 COMMEMORATIVES**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1534	u	755/764	#755-57, 759, 762, 764, 1c-9c Farley imperforates, without gum as issued, six different singles, each carefully cut from a larger multiple so that huge equal portions of the eight adjoining stamps are present, bright fresh colors, a superb group in the ultimate quality; each accompanied by a 2005 PSE certificate grading Gem 100 Jumbo, the highest grade possible (not listed in the SMQ). (Image)	$5.40 SOLD for $80.00 Will close during Public Auction
1535	u	777	#777, 3c Rhode Island Tercentenary, exceedingly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; not listed in SMQ); the sole example to receive this grade, the highest to date. (Image)	$0.35 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1536	u	785	#785, 1c Army, flawlessly centered within exceptionally large margins, deep rich color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $275.00); one of only two copies of this stamp to receive this ultimate grade. (Image)	$0.20 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
1537	u	789	#789, 5c Army, outstanding centering amid gigantic margins which are most uncharacteristic, exceptionally bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $210.00); the only example to grade XF-Superb 98 Jumbo, with just one grading higher (100). (Image)	$0.55 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1538	u	793	#793, 4c Navy, gem mint single, perfectly centered within very large margins, rich color, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $275.00; one of only two examples of #793 to achieve the perfect grade of Gem 100. (Image)	$0.40 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1539	u	832b	#832b, $1.00 Purple and black, watermarked "USIR" in error, an incredibly choice mint example, featuring essentially perfect centering amid exceedingly large and precisely balanced margins, remarkably bright and fresh, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem in the finest attainable quality; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00); this is the highest grade given to #832b by the PSE. (Image)	$175.00 SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
1540	u	841	#841, 2c Rose carmine coil, joint line pair, flawlessly centered, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem line pair; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $160.00); this is the highest grade awarded to this stamp, as well as being the sole line pair to achieve Superb 98 status. (Image)	$1.75 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction

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