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1934-1939 COMMEMORATIVES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1541 |
 u |
843 |
 #843, 4c Red violet coil, an essentially perfect
joint line pair, flawless centering, deep vibrant color and a razor-sharp
impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; 2005 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $280.00); one of only two line pairs to
receive this grade, the highest given to any #843. (Image) |
$27.50
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1542 |
u |
847 |
 #847, 10c Brown red coil, mint pair,
extraordinarily well centered within unusually large margins, rich color,
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $250.00) (Image) |
$24.00
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1940 FAMOUS AMERICANS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1543 |
u |
859 |
 #859, 1c Washington Irving, flawless mint single,
mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, intensely
rich color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ
$530.00); one of four #859's to be graded Gem 100, the highest grade
assigned to any Famous American stamp.
(Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1544 |
u |
862 |
 #862, 5c Louise May Alcott, fabulous quality mint
single, exceedingly large and absolutely perfectly balanced margins all
around, marvelously fresh color and paper, flawless o.g., n.h., superb; a
perfect stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $500.00); one of three
examples to achieve this ultimate grade.
(Image) |
$0.30
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1545 |
u |
863 |
 #863, 10c Samuel L. Clemens, precisely centered
within large balanced margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., superb gem;
2005 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $500.00); the highest grade awarded
to this stamp. (Image) |
$1.65
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1546 |
u |
871 |
 #871, 3c Charles W. Eliot, another gem stamp from
the Famous American series, incredibly well centered within very large
balanced margins, deep intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., superb;
2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $610.00); this is the only example in
the PSE population report to be awarded this coveted grade. (Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1547 |
u |
875 |
 #875, 2c Dr. Crawford W. Long, perfectly centered
within uncharacteristically large margins, deep vibrant color and a strong
impression, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem
100; SMQ $500.00); one of four to be given this impressive grade. (Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1548 |
u |
877 |
 #877, 5c Dr. Walter Reed, the "perfect" mint
single, featuring absolutely flawless centering amid lavishly large
margins, marvelously bright and fresh, with strong rich color on immaculate
white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2006 PSE
certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $480.00); the highest grade awarded by the
PSE. (Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1549 |
u |
878 |
 #878, 10c Jane Addams, gem mint single, precisely
centered within large balanced margins, deeply rich color and a strong
impression, o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ
$490.00); the highest grade given to this stamp. (Image) |
$1.10
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1550 |
u |
888 |
 #888, 10c Frederic Remington, flawless centering
amid exceptionally large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., superb;
2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $500.00); the highest grade to
date. (Image) |
$1.75
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1551 |
u |
889 |
 #889, 1c Eli Whitney, mathematically precise
centering within large margins, deep luxuriant color and an intense
impression, o.g., n.h., superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ
$480.00); the highest grade for this stamp.
(Image) |
$0.25
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1552 |
u |
893 |
 #893, 10c Alexander Graham Bell, magnificent
centering amid large margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., a superb gem of
the key Famous American stamp; 2004 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $500.00);
the highest grade achieved for a #893.
(Image) |
$11.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1943-1954 ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1553 |
u |
916 |
 #916, 5c Greece, extraordinarily large and
absolutely perfect symmetrical margins all around, wonderfully bright and
fresh, o.g., n.h., superb gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $275.00);
the highest grade awarded to any Overrun Nations stamp; (Image) |
$0.35
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1554 |
u |
918 |
 #918, 5c Albania, mathematically precise
centering within very large margins, deep vibrant colors, o.g., n.h.,
superb; a striking gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $320.00); the
highest grade to date. (Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1555 |
u |
920 |
 #920, 5c Denmark, gem mint single, impeccably
centered within exceptionally large margins, incredibly bright and fresh,
o.g., n.h., superb; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $275.00); the
highest grade in the PSE population report.
(Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1556 |
u |
1053 |
 #1053, $5.00 Black, gem mint single of this
popular modern high value, flawless centering, strong rich color and
impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; 2005 PSE
certificate (Gem 100; SMQ 500.00); the highest grade achieved to date
for this stamp. (Image) |
$60.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
AIR POSTS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1557 |
u |
C1 |
 #C1, 6c Orange, a beautiful mint single that is
not only incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins, but it is
also exceedingly bright and fresh, with gorgeous color on pristine white
paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the most demanding
collector; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00); the highest
grade the PSE has awarded this stamp to date.
(Image) |
$125.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1558 |
u |
C2 |
 #C2, 16c Green, a magnificent mint single of this
stamp, which is one of the most difficult of all the air post issues to
find in select quality, being absolutely perfectly centered within large
margins, rich luxuriant color and a deeply incised impression on
brilliantly white paper, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip,
n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$1,200.00); only one stamp has graded higher.
(Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1559 |
u |
C3 |
 #C3, 24c Carmine rose and blue, a fabulous
quality mint example, featuring a remarkable overall freshness and
brilliance few other stamps can boast, with absolutely radiant colors and
superbly detailed impressions on immaculate white paper, plus it is
impeccably centered within large balanced margins, unblemished o.g., n.h.,
an extremely fine gem; a simply gorgeous stamp; 2006 PSE certificate
(Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00). (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1560 |
u |
C4 |
 #C4, 8c Dark green, a superb mint single that is
precisely centered within exceptionally large margins, rich color and a
strong impression on crisp white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine
gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00).
(Image) |
$40.00
SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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