Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1081

227

#227, 15c Indigo, a striking mint single, featuring mathematically precise centering amid extraordinarily large margins which are most unusual on this value, beautiful color that is rich and luxuriant, well incised impression on incredibly bright paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, an extremely fine large-margined gem; this is the only example of #227 to receive the lofty grade of 98 from the PSE, with none graded higher; 1990 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00); ex-Gilbert. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1082

227

#227, 15c Indigo, striking jumbo-margined mint single, boasting margins that are incredibly wide and being extraordinarily well centered within these immense borders, stunning prooflike color and impression, bright fresh o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a most impressive stamp; 1992 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $2,550.00 for 90 and $6,800.00 for 95). (Image)

$925.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1083

230

#230, 1c Columbian, a magnificent mint example which features absolutely perfect centering within large margins, lovely fresh color and a clean impression on pristine white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the most fastidious collector; among the finest One Cent Columbians we have ever offered in our auctions; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00). (Image)

$57.50

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1084

231

#231, 2c Columbian, flawless mint single, featuring mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, bright fresh color and a well defined impression on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb stamp in every regard; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00). (Image)

$55.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1085

231 var.

#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, a superlative mint single which is easily one of the finest examples of this popular variety we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions, possessing lavishly large margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, wonderfully fresh color on especially bright paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1992 PF certificate and a 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 for 95 and $4,500.00 for 98); this is the highest graded example in the PSE population report, and the sole copy to receive this grade. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1086

231 var.

#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken frame line" variety, an exceptional quality mint single, being remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression on fresh white paper, brilliant o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the first gem example of this variety we have offered; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $540.00 for 95, $1,750.00 for 98 - these prices for the normal Two Cent Columbian, as the variety is not listed). (Image)

for normal $55.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

1087

232

#232, 3c Columbian, an incredibly choice quality left sheet-margin single, being nearly perfectly centered amid extraordinarily large margins, plus its color is incredibly deep and vibrant, while its impression is razor-sharp, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp with great eye appeal; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 for 95 and $3,900.00 for 98). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1088

233

#233, 4c Columbian, an eye-catching mint single, featuring enormously large margins all around and being exceedingly well centered within these oversized borders, beautiful rich color and a highly detailed impression on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00 for 95 and $5,500.00 for 98). (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1089

233 var.

#233 var., 4c Columbian, "three leaf" variety, an impressive mint example of this elusive variety, which shows an extra leaf to the left of the right numeral "4", while not listed in Scott it is specifically noted by Brookman, fabulous color that is incredibly rich and luxuriant, razor-sharp impression on pristine white paper, exceptionally well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ as the normal stamp $345.00). (Image)

for normal $225.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

1090

234

#234, 5c Columbian, a spectacular jumbo-margined mint single, featuring magnificent centering amid incredibly large margins, plus its color is truly outstanding, being an especially deep shade, razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an eye-arresting gem that is certainly among the finest Five Cent Columbians we have offered; 2004 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,050.00 for 95 and $6,000.00 for 98). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1091

235

#235, 6c Columbian, an absolutely superb mint single in a quality that would be nearly impossible to improve upon, as this stamp possesses perfectly balanced margins all around, plus its color in uncharacteristically deep and intense, outstanding impression as well, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a truly superb example for the collector assembling their Columbians in only the finest attainable quality; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00); this is the highest recorded grade for this stamp, being one of only three in the PSE population report. (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1092

236

#236, 8c Columbian, an incredibly choice mint example of this value, which is notorious for being found very tightly margined, this copy features extravagantly large margins all around, and is impeccably centered within them, deep prooflike color and impression, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; a stunning gem; 1992 PF certificate (never hinged by omission) and a 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 - we would have thought a Jumbo designation would be in order; SMQ $490.00); this is the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1093

236

#236, 8c Columbian, marvelously well centered amid much larger margins than typically found on this value, wonderfully bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an especially choice quality Eight Cent Columbian; 2001 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1094

237

#237, 10c Columbian, an incomparable mint example, being in a condition that would be virtually impossible to improve upon, as this gem boasts absolutely flawless centering amid extraordinarily wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a stunning stamp that certainly ranks as one of the very finest extant; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,600.00); one of two to receive a grade of 98, with only one grading higher (98J). (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1095

238

#238, 15c Columbian, the mint example offered here is one of the finest Fifteen Cent Columbians we have ever had the pleasure to offer, as this stamp possesses several impressive physical attributes that are almost never encountered on a single stamp, including absolutely perfect centering amid large margins, plus its color and impression are quite spectacular, both of which would rival any proof, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in all respects; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $13,400.00); one of four examples to have been given the Superb 98 status, the highest grade awarded to date. (Image)

$750.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1096

239

#239, 30c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice mint example, being wonderfully well centered amid unusually large margins, intensely rich color and a highly detailed impression, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly handsome example and almost never encountered both this choice and never hinged; 1990 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,600.00). (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1097

239

#239, 30c Columbian, remarkably well centered within lavishly large margins, rich bright color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $920.00). (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

1098

240

#240, 50c Columbian, a stunning quality mint example which possesses several highly desirable physical attributes, including near perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, and just as impressive is the stamp's incredibly intense color and truly prooflike impression on fresh untoned paper, fully intact perforations all around, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine gem; any certified never hinged Fifty Cent Columbian is scarce, but to also find one in this stellar quality is quite remarkable; 1985 PF and 2002 PSE certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $13,900.00). (Image)

$1,750.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1099

240

#240, 50c Columbian, outstanding centering amid extraordinarily large margins which are seldom encountered on this value, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a particularly choice stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,900.00). (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1100

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a gorgeous mint example in truly gem quality, possessing an incredibly overall freshness and brilliance few others enjoy, with deep "fiery" color and vivid impression on bright white paper, plus it is impeccably centered amid much larger margins than normally encountered, fresh clean o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the finest quality One Dollar Columbians we have ever seen; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,050.00); only one stamp grades higher in the PSE report. (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction