Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

To see new sales and other StampAuctionNetwork news in your Facebook newsfeed then Like us on Facebook!

StampAuctionNetwork Extended Features

United States Stamps continued...

1881-1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1061

209

#209, 10c Brown, gem used single, outstanding centering amid large balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong detailed impression, lightly struck target cancel, extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $180.00). (Image)

$6.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1062

210

#210, 2c Red brown, a matchless mint example, being in a quality unlike any other we have seen, as this remarkable stamp is perfectly centered within enormous margins, plus its color is strikingly rich and intense, while its impression is deeply etched, fresh clean o.g., never hinged, superb; a stamp destined to realize impressive multiples of its catalog value, and deservedly so; 2000 and 2004 PSE certificates (latter grading Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,700.00 for 98); this is, by far, the highest graded example in the PSE population report (the next highest is 90J), and the only example to have been awarded this impressive grade. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1063

211

#211, 4c Blue green, premium quality mint example, deep luxuriant color and vivid impression, excellent centering within large margins, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp in this choice never hinged condition; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,850.00). (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1064

211B

#211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, highly select example of this scarce special printing, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, marvelously rich color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; quite rare in this premium never hinged condition; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00); one of three never hinged examples to grade 90, with only one grading higher. (Image)

$950.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1065

212

#212, 1c Ultramarine, striking jumbo mint single, possessing gigantic margins all around and being exceedingly well centered within these remarkable borders, rich fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the largest margined examples of this stamp we have ever seen; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 90 and $455.00 for 95). (Image)

$120.00

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

1066

213

#213, 2c Green, a most impressive mint example that is wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $460.00 for 90 and $1,200.00 for 95); this is the only never hinged example to achieve this grade, with only one grading higher (95). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1067

214

#214, 3c Vermilion, excellent centering within large balanced margins, especially deep vibrant color and a highly detailed impression on fresh white paper, clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice; 2002 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

1068

215

#215, 4c Carmine, a fabulous quality mint example, in fact the single offered here is the highest graded example in the PSE population report and one of only two to have been assigned the lofty Superb 98 grade, precisely centered amid extravagantly large margins, outstanding deep rich color and an intense impression further contribute to this stamp's exceptional eye appeal, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $13,000.00). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1069

216 var.

#216 var., 5c Deep blue, an eye-arresting mint single, featuring spectacular color in the deepest shade imaginable and an impression that would rival any proof, in fact all three accompanying certificates specifically classify this as the Deep blue shade, in addition the stamp is incredibly well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, a truly superb stamp; 1988 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00); not only is this the highest graded Scott #216 in the PSE population report, it is also the sole example to have been awarded this remarkable grade; ex-Beckley. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1070

216

#216, 5c Indigo, a magnificent quality mint single that is extraordinarily well centered within enormously large margins, deep luxuriant color and a particularly intense impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 for 95, $1,900.00 for 98); the only example to have been given this grade, with only one higher (see previous lot). (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1071

217

#217, 30c Orange brown, exceedingly well centered within wide margins, gorgeous color that is unusually rich and bright, strong detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1987 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $940.00). (Image)

$475.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

1072

217

#217, 30c Orange brown, "post office" fresh mint single, with marvelously rich color and a sharp impression, excellent centering within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an unusually choice never hinged example; 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,250.00). (Image)

$1,500.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1073

219

#219, 1c Dull blue, near perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $140.00). (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1074

219

#219, 1c Dull blue, exceptionally well centered, warm color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $300.00). (Image)

$90.00

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

1075

219D

#219D, 2c Lake, a most extraordinary quality mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing outstanding centering within much larger margins than typically encountered, plus its color is especially deep and luxuriant on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; among the finest #219D's we have offered in our auctions; 1985 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00); this is the highest grade assigned to any never hinged 1890 Two Cent Lake. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1076

220a

#220a, 2c Carmine, cap on left "2" variety, a fabulous quality mint example of this elusive variety, featuring precise centering within large margins, brilliantly rich color and an excellent clarity of impression on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; certainly one of the finest examples extant, and even a tad nicer than the Killien example, which realized and impressive $4,600.00 (including premium) in our June 2006 sale; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,850.00); the highest grade awarded to this stamp to date. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1077

221

#221, 3c Purple, remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, rich bright color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a striking large-margined gem; 2002 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00 for 95 and $680.00 for 98); only one stamp grades higher (98). (Image)

$90.00

SOLD for $410.00
Will close during Public Auction

1078

223

#223, 5c Chocolate, a highly desirable mint example, with lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, lovely rich color and a well incised impression on pristine white paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $390.00); only one stamp grades higher (95J). (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1079

224

#224, 6c Brown red, an exceptional quality top margin mint single, marvelously well centered within uncommonly large margins, strong rich color and a highly detailed impression on extraordinarily bright paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem example; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00). (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1080

225

#225, 8c Lilac, exceedingly well centered within extravagant margins, rich color and a clean impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 for 95 and $540.00 for 98); only one stamp grades higher. (Image)

$70.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction