United States Stamps continued...
1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1181 |
 u |
308 |
 #308, 13c Purple black, an exciting mint single
that possesses virtually perfect centering amid extraordinarily large
margins, intensely rich color and a prooflike impression, unblemished o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; a superb jumbo example; 1992 PF certificate and a
2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 for 95 and
$3,300.00 for 98). (Image) |
$115.00
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1182 |
 u |
308 |
 #308, 13c Purple black, a spectacular mint
single, featuring the largest margins possible for this stamp, and being
incredibly well centered within these fantastic borders, deep prooflike
color and impression also contribute to this stamp's remarkable eye appeal,
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an amazing jumbo; 1998 and 2005 PSE
certificates (latter grading XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 for 95 and
$305.00 for 98); ex-Beckley.
(Image) |
$50.00
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1183 |
u |
309 |
 #309, 15c Olive green, a stunning mint single
that is the only stamp in the PSE population report to be awarded the
lofty grade of Superb 98 Jumbo, the highest given to date, possessing
huge margins all around and being perfectly centered within these
exceptional borders, especially intense color and a razor-sharp impression,
o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb
98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 for 98). (Image) |
$200.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1184 |
u |
309 |
 #309, 15c Olive green, a magnificently choice
mint single, outstanding centering within exceptionally large margins, rich
bright color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem
example for the perfectionist; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$4,800.00); one of three stamps to receive this grade, with only one
slightly higher (95J). (Image) |
$475.00
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1185 |
u |
310 |
 #310, 50c Orange, a gorgeous mint single that is
not only remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, but
its color is exceedingly bright and fresh, well incised impression on
immaculate white paper, o.g., lightly hinged only one time, extremely fine;
a beautiful gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00
for 95 and $2,900.00 for 98) (Image) |
$475.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1186 |
u |
311 |
 #311, $1.00 Black, a magnificent mint example in
a quality that is almost never encountered, with mathematically precise
centering amid extraordinarily large margins, plus its color is a deep
"jet" black shade and its impression superbly detailed on fresh clean
paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem in all regards; 1989 PF
certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,650.00); this is
the sole example to be awarded this impressive grade, with just one
slightly higher (98J). (Image) |
$750.00
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1187 |
u |
311 |
 #311, $1.00 Black, a fabulous quality mint single
that is one of the finest examples of the 1902 One Dollar Black to appear
at auction in some time, being impeccably centered within exceedingly large
margins, wonderfully fresh color and a well defined impression on crisp
white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem for the collector
who seeks out only the finest never hinged stamps available; 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,000.00); this is the highest grade
achieved to date for a never hinged Scott #311.
(Image) |
$2,100.00
SOLD for $12,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1188 |
u |
312 |
 #312, $2.00 Dark blue, an exciting mint example
that is one of the finest 1902 Two Dollar Blue stamps we have ever offered,
as this gem boasts flawless centering amid remarkably wide margins, deep
luxuriant color and an especially sharp impression on bright paper, o.g.,
lightly hinged, extremely fine; a true condition rarity in this superb
quality; 1993 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$3,950.00); one of only two stamps to have been assigned this coveted
grade by the PSE, the highest grade awarded.
(Image) |
$1,200.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1189 |
u |
313 |
 #313, $5.00 Dark green, the mint single offered
here is, without question, the finest we have ever had the pleasure to
offer in our auctions, as well as one of the finest in existence, as it
possesses remarkable physical characteristics that are simply not supposed
to exist on a single copy, including being absolutely perfectly centered
within enormously large margins, but just as impressive is the stamp's
incredible overall mint "bloom", with spectacular prooflike color and
impression on bright white paper, fresh clean o.g. with just a faint trace
of hinging, a superb stamp in all respects; long before grading came into
vogue, stamps like this were certainly recognized as beautiful gems, but
now the grading has only reinforced the fact that this is in the finest
attainable quality; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $9,050.00
for 98); this is the sole example in the PSE population report to have
been awarded this remarkable grade, the highest grade achieved (the
next highest being a 95J). (Image) |
$3,000.00
SOLD for $11,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1190 |
u |
314 |
 #314, 1c Blue green imperforate, exceptionally
large and even margins all around, strong color and impression, o.g., n.h.,
an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $160.00). (Image) |
$35.00
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1191 |
u |
319 |
 #319, 2c Carmine, flawless mint single, precisely
centered within uncommonly large margins, beautiful vibrant color and a
strong impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a wonderful gem example;
2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00); only four stamps have been
graded Superb 98 (one with Jumbo designation).
(Image) |
$12.50
SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1192 |
u |
319 |
 #319, 2c Carmine, incredibly well centered within
lavishly large margins, exceedingly bright and fresh, immaculate o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; an outstanding gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95 Jumbo; SMQ $350.00 for 95 and $1,200.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$12.50
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1193 |
Ou |
319 |
 #319, 2c Carmine, a striking jumbo used example,
possessing gigantic margins all around and being extraordinarily well
centered within these vast borders, spectacular deep intense color and a
prooflike impression, relatively light wavy machine cancel, extremely fine;
this stamp's equal may be impossible to fine; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 95 and $170.00 for 98). (Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1194 |
u |
319b |
 #319b, 2c Carmine rose, Ty. I, gorgeous mint
single, featuring truly radiant color and a vivid impression,
extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, pristine o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00);
the highest grade given to this stamp, being one of only two to achieve
XF-Superb 95 status. (Image) |
$22.50
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1195 |
u |
323 |
 #323, 1c Louisiana Purchase, an exceedingly
choice mint single, possessing symmetrically balanced margins all around,
plus its color is especially rich and luxuriant, while its impression is
deeply etched, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00). (Image) |
$70.00
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1196 |
u |
325 |
 #325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, an exceedingly
choice left sheet-margin mint single, marvelously well centered,
brilliantly fresh, with deep luxuriant color and an excellent impression,
unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom encountered in this gem
quality; 2005 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$1,800.00). (Image) |
$210.00
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1197 |
u |
326 |
 #326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, a fabulous quality
mint example, being incredibly well centered within extravagantly wide
margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, intensely rich color
and a deeply etched impression on clean white paper, unblemished o.g.,
n.h., an extremely fine gem; a true condition rarity in this superb
condition; 1998 PF certificate (sheet selvage subsequently removed) and a
2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,100.00 for 95 and
$6,550.00 for 98). (Image) |
$225.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1198 |
u |
327 |
 #327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, the mint top
sheet-margin example offered here is one of the finest quality examples to
appear at auction in quite some time, featuring mathematically precise
centering amid much larger margins than usually encountered, and just as
impressive is the stamp's extraordinary overall freshness, with rich
luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., a superb gem
destined for placement in the finest collection; 2003 PF certificate and a
2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,000.00); this is the highest
graded awarded to date, being one of only three to have been given this
lofty grade. (Image) |
$400.00
SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1199 |
u |
327 |
 #327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, extraordinarily
well centered and margined, strong rich color and a crisp detailed
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $435.00). (Image) |
$175.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1907 JAMESTOWN
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1200 |
u |
328 |
 #328, 1c Jamestown, an amazing quality mint
single, possessing lavish margins all around which are most uncommon to
this typically tightly margined issue, and it is incredibly well centered
within them, intensely rich color and a particularly detailed impression,
immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; superb examples such as this
are true condition rarities; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ
$660.00 for 95 and $2,000.00 for 98); one of merely two copies to be
graded XF-Superb 95 Jumbo by the PSE, the highest grade achieved to
date. (Image) |
$70.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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