Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1601

E13

#E13, 15c Deep orange, a visually stunning mint example, possessing absolutely spectacular color that could not be more intense or vibrant, plus it also features enormous jumbo margins and is perfectly centered within them, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a most remarkable stamp; 1994 and 2001 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $570.00 for 98); the only Scott #E13 to have been awarded this exalted grade, the highest recorded; ex-"Piedmont, Killien". (Image)

$55.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1602

E14

#E14, 20c Black, superb mint example, flawlessly centered amid extraordinarily large margins, fresh color and a clean impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $110.00 for 98); the highest grade in the PSE population report and the only example to receive this coveted grade. (Image)

$4.25

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

REGISTRATION STAMP

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1603

#F1, 10c Registration, a visually stunning mint single in an incredible quality, featuring magnificent centering amid truly immense margins, but equally impressive is the stamp's spectacular color, which is remarkably rich and luxuriant, while its impression could not be more deeply etched on brilliantly white paper, o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the connoisseur; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $980.00 for 98); this is the sole copy graded Superb 98 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade achieved to date. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

CERTIFIED MAIL STAMP

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1604

FA1

#FA1, 15c Certified Mail, lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, brilliantly rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem in the finest possible quality; 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100; unlisted in SMQ); the only example of this stamp to be awarded this perfect grade. (Image)

$0.45

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

POSTAGE DUES

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1605

J22

#J22, 1c Bright claret, pristine mint single, with intensely rich color and a highly detailed impression on crisp white paper, exceedingly well centered within very large margins, brilliant o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $370.00). (Image)

$95.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1606

J25

#J25, 5c Bright claret, a breathtaking top sheet-margin plate no. 318 single, being in the finest quality imaginable, featuring mathematically precise centering within immense margins, plus its color is a gorgeous bright shade, while its impression is well incised on brilliantly white paper, the reverse sports immaculate o.g. which has never been hinged, a superb gem without equal; although one stamp has been graded slightly higher (100), we doubt it possesses the phenomenal overall qualities of this incredible stamp; 2002 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,100.00 for 98); ex-Cohen. (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1607

J31

#J31, 1c Deep claret, a marvelously choice mint single, possessing essentially perfect centering amid large balanced margins, deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a very elusive stamp in this gem quality; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00) (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1608

J38

#J38, 1c Deep claret, excellent centering within uncommonly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp impression on bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $39.00). (Image)

$15.00

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

1609

J39

#J39, 2c Deep claret, an eye-arresting bottom margin plate no. 247 mint single that is in the finest quality available, featuring a marvelous freshness and brilliance few other stamps from this era enjoy, with radiant color and an especially vivid impression on immaculate white paper, but just as striking is its mathematically precise centering within extravagantly large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $460.00); the highest grade assigned to any example of Scott #J39. (Image)

$40.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1610

J41

#J41, 5c Deep claret, wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins, strong rich color and an intense impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $215.00 for 90 and $345.00 for 95). (Image)

$115.00

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1611

J48

#J48, 5c Deep claret, a highly desirable mint example, being exceedingly well centered within remarkably wide margins, gorgeous color that is especially deep and vibrant, razor-sharp impression as well, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $690.00 for 90 and $1,100.00 for 95); this is the highest grade given to a never hinged Scott #J48, and the sole example so graded. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1612

J56

#J56, 10c Carmine lake, brilliant "post office" fresh mint single, featuring dazzling color that is extraordinarily deep and intense, as well as a truly prooflike impression on crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem with outstanding eye appeal; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00). (Image)

$220.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1613

J61

#J61, 1c Carmine rose, outstanding centering within especially wide margins, strong color and impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $49.00). (Image)

$10.00

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

1614

J62

#J62, 2c Carmine rose, extraordinarily well centered within remarkably wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $49.00 for 95 and $95.00 for 98); the highest grade assigned by the PSE to date. (Image)

$10.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1615

J62b

#J62b, 2c Deep claret, a highly desirable mint example, being flawlessly centered within incredibly wide margins, lovely rich color and a sharp detailed impression on fresh white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $49.00 for 95 and $95.00 for 98); this is the highest grade achieved for this stamp. (Image)

$10.00

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

1616

J65b

#J65b, 10c Deep claret, outstanding centering within particularly large margins, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression on bright paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $215.00); the highest grade assigned to this stamp, and the sole example to be graded XF-Superb 95. (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1617

J66a

#J66a, 30c Deep claret, a fabulous quality mint single, being incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins, especially deep color and a superbly detailed impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $660.00). (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1618

J67

#J67, 50c Carmine rose, an incomparable used single, possessing huge margins all around and being marvelously well centered within them, bright fresh color, unusually light and unobtrusive cancel, extremely fine; a superb used gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ does not price used); the only #J67, whether mint or used, to be assigned this grade, the highest in the PSE population report. (Image)

$1.00

SOLD for $335.00
Will close during Public Auction

1619

J78a

#J78a, $5.00 Scarlet, exceedingly well centered within very large margins, brilliantly fresh color on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $180.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp to date. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1620

J94 var.

#J94 var., 6c Carmine rose, dull finish gum variety, exceptionally well centered within much larger margins than typically found, marvelously bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this gem quality; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; not listed in SMQ). (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction