United States Stamps continued...
1934 NATIONAL PARKS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1521 |
 u |
740 |
 #740, 1c Yosemite, flawless mint single, being
perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, brilliantly fresh
color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem
100; SMQ $560.00); one of only four stamps to receive the perfect Gem
100 designation (one being a Jumbo).
(Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1522 |
u |
740 |
 #740, 1c Yosemite, gem mint single, remarkably
well centered within huge margins, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely
fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00). (Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1523 |
u |
741 |
 #741, 2c Grand Canyon, fabulously well centered
within extravagantly large and perfectly symmetrical margins, lovely bright
color, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a flawless gem; 2005 PSE certificate
(Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00). (Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1524 |
u |
742 |
 #742, 3c Mount Rainier, extraordinarily well
centered within exceedingly large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh,
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ
$120.00). (Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1525 |
u |
743 |
 #743, 4c Mesa Verde, marvelously well centered
within extra-large margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed
impression on bright fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine
gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $215.00).
(Image) |
$0.60
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1526 |
u |
744 |
 #744, 5c Yellowstone, lavishly large and
perfectly symmetrical margins all around, rich fresh color, o.g., n.h., a
superb gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $700.00); this is
the only example of this value to be awarded the prestigious grade of Gem
100, the highest in the PSE population report.
(Image) |
$1.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1527 |
u |
744 |
 #744, 5c Yellowstone, another gem mint example of
this stamp, with rich luxuriant color on brilliantly white paper,
impeccably centered amid enormously large margins, pristine o.g., n.h.,
superb; a spectacular stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ
$350.00); only the above offered stamp grades higher.
(Image) |
$1.00
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1528 |
u |
745 |
 #745, 6c Crater Lake, the "perfect" mint stamp,
absolutely flawless centering within very large margins, rich luxuriant
color and a deeply incised impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., a
superb stamp for the collector assembling the National Parks set one gem
stamp at a time; encapsulated PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00);
the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp. (Image) |
$1.60
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1529 |
u |
745 |
 #745, 6c Crater Lake, outstanding centering
within remarkably large and balanced margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h.,
an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ
$390.00). (Image) |
$1.60
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1530 |
u |
746 |
 #746, 7c Acadia, magnificent mint single that is
perfectly centered within large symmetrical margins, strong color and a
sharp impression on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the
perfectionist; 2004 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); one of only
three stamps to be awarded this exalted grade (one with Jumbo
designation). (Image) |
$0.90
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1531 |
u |
747 |
 #747, 8c Zion, absolutely perfect centering amid
extravagantly large margins, warm rich color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem;
2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $560.00); the highest grade given to
this stamp, being one of four to receive the coveted Gem 100 grade. (Image) |
$2.40
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1532 |
u |
748 |
 #748, 9c Glacier Park, a striking mint single,
featuring extraordinarily large and perfectly balanced margins all around,
gorgeous intense color on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a
superb gem with great eye appeal; 2004 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ
$560.00); one of just three stamps to achieve Gem 100 status (Image) |
$2.25
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1533 |
u |
749 |
 #749, 10c Smokey Mountains, flawless mint single,
possessing perfect centering within exceedingly large margins, wonderfully
bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of only three to grade
Gem 100 in the PSE's population report; 2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100;
SMQ $680.00); ex-Gilbert. (Image) |
$4.50
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1934-1939 COMMEMORATIVES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1534 |
u |
755/764 |
 #755-57, 759, 762, 764, 1c-9c Farley
imperforates, without gum as issued, six different singles, each
carefully cut from a larger multiple so that huge equal portions of the
eight adjoining stamps are present, bright fresh colors, a superb group in
the ultimate quality; each accompanied by a 2005 PSE certificate grading
Gem 100 Jumbo, the highest grade possible (not listed in the SMQ). (Image) |
$5.40
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1535 |
u |
777 |
 #777, 3c Rhode Island Tercentenary, exceedingly
large and perfectly balanced margins all around, rich color, o.g., n.h., an
extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; not listed in SMQ);
the sole example to receive this grade, the highest to date. (Image) |
$0.35
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1536 |
u |
785 |
 #785, 1c Army, flawlessly centered within
exceptionally large margins, deep rich color and a strong impression, o.g.,
n.h., superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $275.00); one of
only two copies of this stamp to receive this ultimate grade. (Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1537 |
u |
789 |
 #789, 5c Army, outstanding centering amid
gigantic margins which are most uncharacteristic, exceptionally bright and
fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2004 PSE
certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $210.00); the only example to grade
XF-Superb 98 Jumbo, with just one grading higher (100). (Image) |
$0.55
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1538 |
u |
793 |
 #793, 4c Navy, gem mint single, perfectly
centered within very large margins, rich color, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006
PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $275.00; one of only two examples of #793
to achieve the perfect grade of Gem 100.
(Image) |
$0.40
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1539 |
u |
832b |
 #832b, $1.00 Purple and black, watermarked "USIR" in
error, an incredibly choice mint example, featuring essentially perfect
centering amid exceedingly large and precisely balanced margins, remarkably
bright and fresh, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, n.h.,
extremely fine; a superb gem in the finest attainable quality; 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00); this is the highest grade
given to #832b by the PSE. (Image) |
$175.00
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1540 |
u |
841 |
 #841, 2c Rose carmine coil, joint line pair,
flawlessly centered, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem
line pair; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $160.00); this is the
highest grade awarded to this stamp, as well as being the sole line pair to
achieve Superb 98 status. (Image) |
$1.75
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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