Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1894 BUREAU ISSUES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1121

263

#263, $5.00 Dark green, a magnificent mint example of this rare high value, being one of the finest quality copies in existence, as it possesses numerous impressive physical characteristics that rarely converge on a single stamp, including being incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins which are almost never encountered, but just as desirable is the stamp's remarkable overall freshness and brilliance, with deep intense color and a truly prooflike impression on pristine white paper, unusually fresh clean o.g. that has been lightly hinged only once, extremely fine; a stamp for the collector who has been patiently waiting for a truly gem Five Dollar Unwatermarked Bureau to appear at auction; 1984 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $17,400.00); although there are a couple examples that grade higher in the PSE population report, we doubt they have the overall desirable attributes that this stamp possesses. (Image)

$5,000.00

SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1895-1898 BUREAU ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1122

264

#264, 1c Blue, a superlative mint single, featuring perfectly symmetrical margins all around, stunning deep intense color and a superbly detailed impression on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $880.00); this is the highest grade assigned to any #264. (Image)

$19.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1123

264

#264, 1c Blue, precisely centered within lavishly large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $80.00); the highest grade given to date. (Image)

$6.50

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1124

266

#266, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, outstanding centering amid uncharacteristically wide margins, bright fresh color and a crisp impression on clean paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; actually a very scarce stamp in this premium never hinged condition; 2005 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00); just one stamp grades higher. (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

1125

267 var.

#267 var., 2c Reddish carmine, Ty. III, a visually stunning mint single, possessing eye-arresting color that is the deepest and most intense we have ever seen on this stamp, being in the distinctive and seldom seen Reddish carmine shade, as well as having an incredible prooflike impression, in addition it is perfectly centered within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; 1999 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $265.00 for the normal shade). (Image)

$16.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1126

268

#268, 3c Purple, an especially handsome top margin partial imprint single, exceedingly well centered within large margins, wonderfully fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00). (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $360.00
Will close during Public Auction

1127

269

#269, 4c Dark brown, flawlessly centered within unusually large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $400.00); this is the highest grade achieved to date, being one of only two mint examples to be awarded this impressive grade. (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1128

270

#270, 5c Chocolate, an incomparable mint example, being in the finest attainable quality, boasting mathematically precise centering within exceedingly large margins which are quite uncharacteristic of this value, lovely rich color and a well defined impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a stunning gem for the perfectionist; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00); the highest graded example in the PSE population report and one of only two to have been assigned the coveted Superb 98 grade. (Image)

$110.00

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1129

272

#272, 8c Violet brown, an exciting mint single that features outstanding centering amid remarkably large margins, plus it has deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a remarkable gem that would please even the most condition conscious collector; 2003 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 for 95 and $5,850.00 for 98); the highest graded example of any #272 by the PSE, as well as being the sole example in this desirable grade. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1130

273

#273, 10c Dark green, a most impressive mint single that possesses virtually perfect centering amid uncommonly wide margins, outstanding rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1997 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,150.00); only one stamp grades higher than this. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1131

274

#274, 15c Dark blue, extraordinarily well centered within exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially choice stamp; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00); among the highest graded #274's, with just a single example graded higher. (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1132

276A

#276A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, a marvelous mint example that has the distinction of being the highest graded example of #276A in the PSE population report and is the only example to have been awarded the XF-Superb 95 designation, with margins that are much larger than typically found and being extraordinarily well centered within them, strong rich color and an excellent clarity of impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the collector who seeks out truly exceptional quality stamps; 1980 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,350.00). (Image)

$1,500.00

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1133

277a

#277a, $2.00 Dark blue, a stunning mint example of this scarce stamp, featuring the most deep and intense color we have ever seen on a Two Dollar Bureau issue, and an incredibly vivid impression that has to be seen in person to appreciate, in addition it possesses near perfect centering within extravagantly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a beautiful gem with outstanding eye appeal; 1990 and 2001 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,050.00); the sole example graded XF-Superb 95 by the PSE, with just one grading higher. (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1134

278

#278, $5.00 Dark green, the phenomenal top right corner sheet-margin single offered here is the finest centered and margined watermarked 1895 Five Dollar Bureau issue we have ever seen, possessing absolutely perfect centering amid the most enormous margins possible for this issue, these remarkable margins wonderfully "frame" a magnificent impression which is truly prooflike, plus its color is sumptuously rich, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, superb; without question, one of, if not, the finest mint singles of Scott #278 in existence; 1995 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,450.00) (Image)

$2,400.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1135

279

#279, 1c Deep green, the "perfect" mint single, precisely centered within unusually large margins, strong bright color and well incised impression, flawless o.g., n.h., a superb gem in all respects; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00); this is the highest grade currently awarded by the PSE. (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1136

279

#279, 1c Deep green, gem right margin plate no. 527 single, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, rich bright color and a crisp impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $415.00). (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1137

280b

#280b, 4c Orange brown, highly select mint single, gorgeous intense rich color and a deeply etched impression, exceedingly well centered amid large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00); only one stamp grades higher. (Image)

$85.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1138

281

#281, 5c Dark blue, excellent centering within large margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00). (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1139

282a

#282a, 6c Purple lake, an eye-catching mint example, featuring exceptionally large and perfectly symmetrical margins all around, deep vibrant color and a highly detailed impression, in addition the stamp has a scarce stitch watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most appealing gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $570.00); this is the sole example of #282a to be graded by the PSE, and even the more common Lake shade has none graded higher than a 95. (Image)

$75.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1140

282C

#282C, 10c Brown, Ty. I, an incredibly choice mint example of a stamp that is especially difficult to find in premium quality, flawlessly centered within considerably larger margins than normally found, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; certainly one of the finest centered and margined #282C's available; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,550.00); this is the only example to be given the coveted Superb 98 grade by the PSE, the highest awarded to date. (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction