Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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OFFICES IN CHINA

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1621

#K1, 2c on 1c Green, precisely centered within exceedingly wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $560.00). (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1622

#K2, 4c on 2c Rose, a gorgeous top margin plate no. F13541 single, possessing stunning color that is incredibly deep and intense, plus it is impeccably centered within uncharacteristically large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most eye-appealing gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $560.00); the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1623

#K4, 8c on 4c Brown, extraordinarily well centered within remarkably large margins, lovely rich color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $205.00 for 95 and $345.00 for 98). (Image)

$57.50

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

1624

#K6, 12c on 6c Red orange, an extraordinarily attractive and choice mint example, marvelously well centered within exceedingly large margins, brilliant color and a clean impression on fresh white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00). (Image)

$220.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1625

#K8, 16c on 8c Olive bister, incredibly well centered within extravagantly large margins, plus its color is remarkably deep and luxuriant, while its impression is razor sharp, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptional gem; 1997 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00). (Image)

$170.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1626

#K9, 18c on 9c Salmon red, brilliant mint single, gorgeous rich color and impression on especially bright paper, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a wonderfully choice stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00); the highest grade awarded to date for any mint Scott #K9; ex-Killien. (Image)

$170.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1627

K10

#K10, 20c on 10c Orange yellow, excellent centering amid very large margins, especially deep intense color and impression on bright white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $405.00). (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1628

K12

#K12, 30c on 15c Gray, an incredibly choice mint single possessing massively large and perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color and razor-sharp impression contribute further to the stamp's overall desirability, pristine o.g., n.h., a stunning extremely fine gem; we have seen no finer mint example; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 95 and $3,000.00 as 98); the only example to have been given this impressive grade, the highest awarded to any mint example of Scott #K12; ex-Killien. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1629

K13

#K13, 40c on 20c Deep ultramarine, an extraordinary mint example, featuring incredibly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, unusual and attractive pastel color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1980 and 1997 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00 as 95 and $3,950.00 as 98); the only example to have been awarded this grade, the highest assigned to date in the PSE population report; ex-Killien. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1630

K14

#K14, 60c on 30c Orange red, a brilliant mint single, possessing eye-arresting radiant color and a striking vivid impression on pristine white paper, exceptionally well centered within uncommonly large margins, o.g., just a faint trace of hinging, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00). (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1631

K15

#K15, $1.00 on 50c Light violet, an incredibly choice mint example of this key Shanghai overprint, possessing several desirable qualities, including being impeccably centered within uncharacteristically large margins, outstanding color that is exceptionally bright and fresh, highly detailed impression on immaculate white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; a very rare stamp in this outstanding never hinged condition; 2002 and 2005 PSE certificates (latter grading XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,950.00); the highest grade awarded to #K15 in the PSE population report, being one of only two never hinged examples to achieve XF-Superb 95 status. (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1632

K16

#K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, an eye-arresting mint single of this difficult high value, in a quality that is far superior to any other never hinged example we have encountered, nearly perfect centering within large wonderfully well balanced margins, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; certainly among the very finest available; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,150.00); the highest grade awarded by the PSE to any example of this value; >Iex-Killien. (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1633

K16

#K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, premium quality mint single, extraordinarily well centered within remarkably wide margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $720.00). (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1634

K18

#K18, 4c on 2c Carmine, locally surcharged, a stunning jumbo-margined mint example, boasting truly enormous margins and being extraordinarily well centered within them, intense color and impression on wonderfully bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; simply an amazing stamp; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 as 95 and $3,250.00 as 98); the highest grade awarded to date for this stamp, and the sole copy to be given this impressive grade; ex-Killien. (Image)

$230.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

OFFICIALS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1635

O19

#O19, 10c Interior, a striking bottom left corner margin single, being marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, brilliantly fresh color and a strong impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1998 PF certificate for the strip of six from which this came, and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $315.00); the highest grade given to this stamp. (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

1636

O65

#O65, 24c State, an incredible quality mint single, boasting a spectacular deep prooflike color and impression on pristine paper, plus it is remarkably well centered within much larger margins than typically encountered, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector taking on the challenge of assembling a gem set of officials; 1999 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00). (Image)

$525.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1637

O75

#O75, 6c Treasury, exceptionally well centered within especially large margins for an official stamp, lovely rich color on bright white paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $310.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$115.00

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

1638

O87

#O87, 7c War, exceedingly well centered within enormous margins that are rarely found on any of the official stamps, intensely rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 for 80 and $260.00 for 85); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1639

O90

#O90, 15c War, excellent centering within large margins, warm color, full o.g., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $200.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

1640

O92

#O92, 30c War, outstanding centering within exceptionally large margins, rich luxuriant color and an especially sharp impression, full o.g. that has been somewhat mount disturbed, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00); the highest grade received for any Scott #O92. (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction