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| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1461 |
 u |
651 |
 #651, 2c George Rogers Clark, an incomparable top
left corner sheet-margin mint single in the finest quality possible,
possessing mathematically precise centering within remarkably large
margins, deep intense color and impression, flawless o.g., n.h., superb; a
truly spectacular gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo - SMQ does not
price in this grade - a "mere" 98 is $175.00); this is the only example
of this stamp to grade Gem 100 Jumbo - the ultimate grade for any
stamp. (Image) |
$1.10
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1462 |
u |
654 |
 #654, 2c Electric Light Jubilee, impeccably
centered within huge margins, especially deep color and an intense
impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem; while not a
scarce stamp, it is quite difficult to find in this stellar quality; 2005
PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $170.00 for 98); the highest grade
awarded to this stamp by the PSE.
(Image) |
$1.00
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1463 |
u |
655 |
 #655, 2c Electric Light Jubilee, precisely
centered within large margins, strong rich color and impression, o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $265.00);
this is the highest grade achieved to date for Scott #655. (Image) |
$0.90
SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1464 |
u |
656 |
 #656, 2c Electric Light Jubilee coil, marvelously
well centered and margined, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine
gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ does not price a single); one
of only two singles to be graded Superb 98, the highest grade to date for
any #656. (Image) |
$21.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1465 |
u |
657 |
 #657, 2c Sullivan Expedition, an striking
jumbo-margined mint single, featuring immense margins all around and being
incredibly well centered within them, rich luxuriant color, o.g., n.h.,
superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $170.00 for 98); this
is the sole example in the PSE population report to receive this impressive
grade, the highest to date. (Image) |
$1.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1466 |
u |
657a |
 #657a, 2c Sullivan, lake shade, exceedingly well
centered within very large margins, brilliantly rich color in the scarce
Lake shade, o.g., n.h., tiny picked-out inclusion, extremely fine
appearance; 2005 PSE certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ does not price this
grade). (Image) |
$575.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1929 KANSAS-NEBRASKA
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1467 |
u |
658 |
 #658, 1c "Kans." ovpt., excellent centering amid
large margins, strong color, in addition this stamp has a misplaced
overprint, with "Kans." appearing at the top instead of the bottom,
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$95.00). (Image) |
$4.00
SOLD for $85.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1468 |
u |
660 |
 #660, 2c "Kans." ovpt., gem mint single,
extraordinarily well centered, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine
and uncommonly choice; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $380.00);
one of only two stamps to be awarded this grade, the highest in the PSE
population report. (Image) |
$7.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1469 |
u |
661 |
 #661, 3c "Kans." ovpt., a fantastic mint single
that is the epitome of perfection, featuring mathematically precise
centering within exceedingly large margins, deep luxuriant color and a
truly prooflike impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a
"one-in-a-million" gem that has been awarded the most coveted grade
possible - Gem 100 Jumbo - by the PSE, the sole such example in their
population report for Scott #661; 2003 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE
certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 98, unpriced in this
spectacular grade). (Image) |
$37.50
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1470 |
u |
662 |
 #662, 4c "Kans." ovpt., incredibly well centered
within large margins, deep rich color and a well incised impression, o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; an outstanding gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98;
SMQ $1,050.00); the highest grade awarded, being one of only three to
have been graded Superb 98. (Image) |
$37.50
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1471 |
u |
663 |
 #663, 5c "Kans." ovpt., exceptionally well
centered and margined, especially deep color and impression, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $80.00). (Image) |
$24.00
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1472 |
u |
664 |
 #664, 6c "Kans." ovpt., remarkably well centered
within extravagantly wide margins which are almost impossible to find on
stamps from this notoriously tight margined series, strong color and
impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem with few peers; 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 for 95 and $1,550.00 for 98);
only one stamp grades higher (98). (Image) |
$55.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1473 |
u |
665 |
 #665, 7c "Kans." ovpt., a simply mind-boggling
mint example, possessing the most gigantic margins we have ever encountered
on any "Kans.-Nebr." overprint, and being marvelously well centered within
these impressive borders, intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a
superb gem whose equal we sincerely doubt exists; 1990 PF certificate and a
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $485.00 as 95 and $1,300.00
as 98); ex-Killien. (Image) |
$55.00
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1474 |
u |
666 |
 #666, 8c "Kans." ovpt., an exceptional quality
mint single, boasting extravagantly large margins which are almost never
encountered on this key value (in fact, this is the only copy in the PSE
population report to receive a Jumbo designation), marvelously well
centered, gorgeous intense color and a deeply etched impression, flawless
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector assembling
a true gem set of "Kans.-Nebr." overprints; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95 Jumbo; SMQ $910.00 for 95 and $2,150.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$180.00
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1475 |
u |
667 |
 #667, 9c "Kans." ovpt., exceedingly well centered
within lavishly large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine gem; rarely encountered both this well centered and
margined; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $295.00 for 95 and
$860.00 for 98); this stamp and the ex-Killien example are the only two
#667's to grade XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, the highest graded awarded. (Image) |
$26.00
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1476 |
u |
667 |
 #667, 9c "Kans." ovpt., very well centered within
huge margins for a "Kans.-Nebr." overprint, bright attractive color on
fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo;
SMQ $85.00 for 90 and $295.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$26.00
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1477 |
u |
669 |
 #669, 1c "Nebr." ovpt., highly select mint
single, with perfectly balanced margins all around, strong intense color
and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $355.00); the highest grade to date, being
one of only two so graded. (Image) |
$6.25
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1478 |
u |
670 |
 #670, 1 1/2c "Nebr." ovpt., outstanding centering
within extraordinarily large margins, deep color and a razor-sharp
impression on clean white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem
example; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $105.00 for 95 and
$345.00 for 98); the sole example in the PSE population report to
achieve this grade, the highest given to date.
(Image) |
$5.75
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1479 |
u |
671 |
 #671, 2c "Nebr." ovpt., a fabulous quality mint
single, featuring impeccable centering amid lavishly large margins, plus
its color is especially rich and vibrant, while its impression is well
incised, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo;
SMQ $345.00 for 98); one of only two stamps to be awarded this
impressive grade, the highest achieved for this stamp. (Image) |
$5.75
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1480 |
u |
672 |
 #672, 3c "Nebr." ovpt., gem mint example, being
not only precisely centered within large margins, but its color is
incredibly deep and luxuriant, prooflike impression as well, immaculate
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$860.00). (Image) |
$24.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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