Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1101

242

#242, $2.00 Columbian, an especially desirable mint example, being exceedingly well centered within large margins, exceptionally bright fresh color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; a remarkably choice original gum Two Dollar Columbian; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,200.00); this is the highest grade yet awarded to this stamp, being one of only three mint examples to achieve this grade. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $5,375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1102

243

#243, $3.00 Columbian, an exceedingly choice mint example that features lavish margins all around and is marvelously well centered within these uncharacteristically wide borders, beautiful rich color and a well incised impression on clean white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceptional quality stamp; 1982 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,100.00 for 90, $5,650.00 for 95). (Image)

$1,900.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1103

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, an eye-arresting mint single, featuring excellent centering within large margins, especially deep vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a highly desirable original gum Four Dollar Columbian; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,350.00). (Image)

$2,600.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1104

245

#245, $5.00 Columbian, a marvelous mint example of this always popular high value commemorative, being exceedingly fresh, with bright rich color and a crisp detailed impression on pristine white paper, plus it is flawlessly centered amid uncommonly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; an especially handsome and desirable original gum Five Dollar Columbian; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,700.00). (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894 BUREAU ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1105

246

#246, 1c Ultramarine, impressive jumbo mint single, with enormously wide margins and being exceedingly well centered within these remarkable borders, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $80.00 for 90 and $160.00 for 95). (Image)

$32.50

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1106

247

#247, 1c Blue, exceedingly well centered within extravagantly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00 for 95 and $610.00 for 98); this is the highest grade yet assigned to this stamp by the PSE. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1107

248

#248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, a marvelously choice top margin plate no. 22 mint single, remarkably well centered within huge margins all around, uncommonly bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem; almost impossible to find in this extraordinary condition; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 for 95 and $2,650.00 for 98). (Image)

$87.50

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1108

248

#248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, extraordinarily well balanced margins all around, bright fresh color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $145.00). (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

1109

249

#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a visually striking mint example of this elusive Bureau issue stamp, possessing incredibly radiant color in a particularly deep shade, prooflike impression on crisp paper, marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem and among the very finest examples we have ever offered; 1987 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,600.00); one of two to have been assigned this grade, with only one higher - that being the ex-Beckley 95J, and we feel this stamp is just as desirable as the Beckley copy. (Image)

$525.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1110

250

#250, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, a striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing margins of gigantic size and being incredibly well centered within these amazing borders, brilliantly fresh color and a clean impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $145.00 for 95, $265.00 for 98). (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

1111

252

#252, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, an outstanding mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, possessing essentially perfect centering amid extraordinarily large margins, beautiful vibrant color and an unusually strong impression on clean white paper, fresh clean o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a very rare stamp in this superb quality, and quite comparable to the Killien example (also graded 95) that realized $5,462.50 (including premium) in our June 2006 auction; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,700.00); the highest graded example of this stamp, being one of only three never hinged copies in the PSE population report. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1112

253

#253, 3c Purple, fabulously well centered within margins that are considerably larger than typically found, lovely rich color and a crisp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,550.00); only one stamp grades higher. (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1113

255

#255, 5c Chocolate, an especially desirable mint single that features perfectly symmetrical margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,450.00); there is only one stamp in the PSE population report that grades higher. (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1114

255

#255, 5c Chocolate, a spectacular mint single, featuring gigantic margins all around and being extraordinarily well centered within these incredible borders, brilliantly rich color and a strong detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine jumbo; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 90 and $530.00 for 95). (Image)

$125.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1115

256

#256, 6c Dull brown, exceptionally well centered and margined, deep rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $365.00). (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1116

257

#257, 8c Violet brown, exceptionally well centered within large margins, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $830.00); ex-Gilbert. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1117

258

#258, 10c Dark green, uncharacteristically well centered within wide margins, rich luxuriant color and an especially strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00) (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

1118

259

#259, 15c Dark blue, excellent centering within large margins, deep prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $500.00). (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1119

260

#260, 50c Orange, a brilliantly fresh and choice mint single, possessing gorgeous vibrant color and a highly detailed impression on clean white paper, plus it is wonderfully well centered amid large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially difficult stamp to find in this premium never hinged condition; 2002 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,100.00). (Image)

$1,800.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1120

262

#262, $2.00 Bright blue, an incredibly handsome and choice mint single of this scarce stamp, being extraordinarily well centered within unusually large margins, outstanding color that is uncharacteristically bright and rich, strong detailed impression on bright white paper, especially clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; highly desirable and quite elusive in this gem condition; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,200.00); this is one of only two stamps graded XF-Superb 95 by the PSE (both hinged), the highest awarded to date. (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction