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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1561	u	C5	#C5, 16c Dark blue, an incredibly choice mint single, being flawlessly centered within uncommonly large margins, deep luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression on brilliantly white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a pristine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00); the highest grade awarded to a #C5 by the PSE. (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1562	u	C6	#C6, 24c Carmine, gorgeous mint single, possessing radiant color and a deeply etched impression on fresh white paper, plus it is incredibly well centered within exceedingly large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb stamp for the collector assembling a true gem collection of airmails; 2002 and 2003 PSE certificates (latter grading Superb 98; SMQ $1,300.00). (Image)	$160.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1563	u	C7	#C7, 10c Map, an absolutely flawless right sheet-margin mint single, featuring mathematically precise centering amid exceptionally large margins, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp bright paper, pristine o.g. without a single bend or skip, a superb gem in every regard; 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $235.00 for 98); one of only two stamps to receive the coveted Gem 100 grade, the highest awarded to any stamp in this series. (Image)	$4.50 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1564	u	C8	#C8, 15c Map, outstanding centering within very large margins, strong fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $240.00); only one stamp grades higher (98J). (Image)	$5.25 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1565	u	C9	#C9, 20c Map, striking mint single of this relatively common stamp, in a most uncommon quality, being perfectly centered within enormous margins all around (quite unlike any other we have seen), brilliantly rich color and a sharp impression on clean white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb large-margined gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $320.00 for 98); the highest grade given to this stamp, being one of just three examples so graded by the PSE. (Image)	$13.50 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1566	u	C10	#C10, 10c Lindbergh, exceedingly well centered within huge margins which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp, strong rich color and impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine jumbo; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $110.00 for 95 and $310.00 for 98). (Image)	$13.00 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1567	u	C11	#C11, 5c Carmine and blue, exceptionally choice top margin plate no. 19550 single, remarkably well centered within extraordinarily large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $90.00 for 95 and $265.00 for 98). (Image)	$9.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1568	u	C12	#C12, 5c Violet, a most impressive jumbo mint single, possessing incredibly large margins all around and being impeccably well centered within them, uncommonly bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $340.00 for 98); this is the highest grade achieved to date. (Image)	$17.50 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1569	u	C13	#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, a fabulous mint example that is flawlessly centered within extravagantly large margins, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, pristine o.g., completely free of the gum bends and skips that plague this issue, n.h., a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00). (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1570	u	C13	#C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, essentially perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, rich bright color, o.g., faint trace of hinging, an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $405.00). (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1571	u	C14	#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, a sensational left sheet-margin plate no. 20088 single, in a most remarkable quality, being absolutely perfectly centered within extraordinarily large margins which are rarely seen on this value, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem that is quite comparable to the Killien plate number single, which realized an impressive $8,625.00 (including premium) in our June 2006 auction; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,650.00 for 98). (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1572	u	C14	#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, an incredibly handsome bottom margin plate no. 20087 single, possessing mathematically perfect centering within very large margins, deep intense color and a prooflike impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,650.00). (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1573	u	C15	#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, a magnificent mint single, being one of only four Graf Zeppelin stamps to grade Gem 100 (two of these are Jumbos), with enormously large and absolutely perfectly balanced margins all around, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on immaculate white paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, a superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,250.00 for 98). (Image)	$775.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1574	u	C15	#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, an extraordinarily choice mint single, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being marvelously well centered within them, bright fresh color on crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an especially desirable stamp; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,700.00 for 95 and $5,500.00 for 98). (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1575	u	C16	#C16, 5c Winged Globe, excellent centering within extravagantly large margins which are seldom seen on this rotary press stamp, deep rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $110.00 for 95 and $270.00 for 98). (Image)	$8.75 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1576	u	C18	#C18, 50c Graf Zeppelin, the "perfect" mint example of one of the most popular stamps in United States philately, in fact this is the sole copy in the PSE population report to receive the prestigious grade of Gem 100, the highest grade awarded, as every aspect of this stamp is flawless, with mathematically precise centering amid extraordinarily large margins, strong rich color on pristine white paper, brilliant o.g., n.h., simply superb; 1988 PF certificate and a 2003 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $400.00 for 98, unpriced in this extraordinary grade). (Image)	$100.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1577	u	C19	#C19, 6c Winged Globe, eye-catching top left corner sheet-margin single, wonderfully well centered and margined, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $70.00); while not as impressive a grade as some of the other airmails in this collection, it is the highest grade the PSE has ever given to this stamp. (Image)	$3.50 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1578	u	C25	#C25, 6c Carmine, perfectly centered within large margins, radiant color, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $180.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp. (Image)	$0.20 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1579	u	C26	#C26, 8c Olive green, flawlessly centered within lavishly large margins, exceedingly bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $180.00); the highest grade achieved to date. (Image)	$0.20 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1580	u	C31	#C31, 50c Orange, unusually large and perfectly balanced margins all around, deep intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $200.00). (Image)	$11.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction