Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1661

Q10

#Q10, 50c Parcel Post, an absolutely flawless mint single, boasting extravagantly large margins which are perfectly balanced as well, gorgeous radiant color and a prooflike impression on bright white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem in every regard; 1992 PF certificate (bottom sheet margin subsequently removed), a 2002 PSE certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,800.00); one of only two stamps to grade Superb 98, with just one grading higher (100); ex-"Connoisseur's Collection". (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1662

Q10

#Q10, 50c Parcel Post, perfectly centered within unusually large margins, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00). (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1663

Q11

#Q11, 75c Parcel Post, superb mint single that is flawlessly centered amid large balanced margins, strong color and impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp. (Image)

$240.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1664

Q11

#Q11, 75c Parcel Post, marvelously well centered within especially large margins, rich vibrant color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $255.00). (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1665

Q12

#Q12, $1.00 Parcel Post, a phenomenal quality mint example, boasting absolutely enormous jumbo margins that are perfectly balanced all around, but equally impressive is this stamp's gorgeous vibrant color and well incised impression, o.g., n.h., simply superb; a fabulous stamp that not only has no equals, but is also the epitome of perfection so sought-after (but rarely found) by serious collectors; 1991 PF certificate, as well as 2002 and 2006 PSE certificates (the latter graded Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $8,250.00 as a "normal" 98); this is the sole example to have been given this stunning grade, the highest given in the PSE population report; ex-"Connoisseur's Collection", Killien. (Image)

$850.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1666

Q12

#Q12, $1.00 Parcel Post, a breathtaking jumbo-margined mint example, possessing the most massively large margins imaginable for a Parcel Post stamp and, quite remarkably, the stamp is very nearly perfectly centered within these gigantic borders, even its color is out of the ordinary, being especially intense, o.g., very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the collector seeking a copy which is truly exceptional; 1996 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $850.00 for 95 and $1,500.00 for 98). (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

PARCEL POSTAGE DUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1667

JQ1

#JQ1, 1c Parcel Post Postage Due, gem mint single that is extraordinarily well centered within considerably larger margins than usually found on this stamp, rich luxuriant color and a deeply incised impression, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $540.00); the highest grade given to this stamp by the PSE, one of only two examples to be awarded Superb 98. (Image)

$26.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

1668

JQ2

#JQ2, 2c Parcel Post Postage Due, magnificent mint single of this value, possessing margins that are nothing short of huge for this, and being extraordinarily well set within these lavish margins, bright fresh color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a condition rarity, especially for the usually poorly centered Parcel Post Postage Dues; 1992 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 95 and $2,050.00 for 98); the sole example to be assigned this grade, the highest to date. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1669

JQ3

#JQ3, 5c Parcel Post Postage Due, an extraordinary quality mint example, easily being the finest example of Scott #JQ3 we have ever seen, boasting flawless centering amid huge margins which are almost never encountered on any of the Parcel Post Postage Due stamps, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a superb stamp for the most demanding condition conscious collector; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $320.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp by the PSE, this being the sole example in their population report; ex-Killien. (Image)

$35.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1670

JQ4

#JQ4, 10c Parcel Post Postage Due, outstanding centering within lavishly large margins which are almost never seen on this stamp, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $465.00 for 95 and $760.00 for 98). (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1671

JQ5

#JQ5, 25c Parcel Post Postage Due, an exceedingly choice mint single, possessing much larger margins than typically found on the parcel postage dues, and being extraordinarily well centered within them, lovely rich color and a strong detailed impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00). (Image)

$260.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

SPECIAL HANDLING

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1672

QE1

#QE1, 10c Special Handling, striking top sheet-margin single, possessing immense margins and being perfectly centered within them, incredibly bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb and pristine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $120.00 for 98); the only example to achieve this exalted grade, the highest given to date. (Image)

$3.50

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1673

QE2

#QE2, 15c Special Handling, precisely centered within lavishly large margins, brilliantly fresh color on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $130.00); the highest grade awarded, being one of only two so graded. (Image)

$3.60

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

1674

QE2a

#QE2a, 15c Yellow green, wet printing, flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins, gorgeous intense color and impression on crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., superb; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $150.00); the highest grade achieved to date. (Image)

$4.50

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1675

QE3a

#QE3a, 20c Yellow green, wet printing, absolutely perfect centering amid huge margins, remarkably bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $170.00). (Image)

$7.75

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

1676

QE4

#QE4, 25c Special Handling, a magnificent mint single, featuring mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, beautiful color that is exceptionally rich and luxuriant, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist; 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $310.00 for 98, not priced in this extraordinary grade); this is the only example of #QE4 to be awarded the prestigious grade of Gem 100. (Image)

$32.50

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

HUNTING PERMIT STAMPS

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1677

RW1

#RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, an extraordinarily choice mint single, being flawlessly centered, strong rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; one of the finest quality examples we have ever encountered; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,700.00); only one stamp grades slightly higher (98J). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1678

RW2

#RW2, 1935 $1.00 Rose lake, a fabulous quality top margin plate no. 131983 single, perfectly centered within large margins, rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, pristine o.g., without a single bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem that is especially desirable as a plate number single; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,800.00); only one never hinged stamp grades higher. (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1679

RW3

#RW3, 1936 $1.00 Brown black, an especially handsome and desirable mint single, featuring perfect centering amid exceedingly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., superb; virtually never found this choice; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00); only one stamp grades higher. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1680

RW4

#RW4, 1937 $1.00 Light green, top margin plate no.136267 single, with extra-large sheet selvage, exceptionally well centered within extraordinarily large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00 for 90 and $1,400.00 for 95). (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction