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| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1581 |
 u |
C32 |
 #C32, 5c Carmine, flawless mint single,
absolutely perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, deep vibrant
color and an well incised impression, o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2006 PSE
certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $190.00); this is the only #C32 in the PSE
population report to be given the exalted grade of Gem 100, the highest
grade recorded. (Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
SPECIAL DELIVERIES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1582 |
 u |
E1 |
 #E1, 10c Blue, a highly desirable and handsome
mint example, featuring essentially perfect centering within exceedingly
large margins, sumptuously rich color and an excellent clarity of
impression on bright paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, an extremely fine
gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00). (Image) |
$500.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1583 |
u |
E2 |
 #E2, 10c Blue, an extraordinarily choice mint
example that is marvelously well centered within large balanced margins,
rich bright color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; an especially challenging stamp to find in this gem
condition; 2004 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;
SMQ $1,550.00). (Image) |
$475.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1584 |
u |
E3 |
 #E3, 10c Orange, a gorgeous mint left
sheet-margin single in a condition which would please even the most
demanding condition conscious collector, possessing a fabulous overall
freshness and brilliance, with radiant color and a prooflike impression on
bright paper, marvelously well centered as well, with uncharacteristically
large margins all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; rarely
encountered in this gem quality; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE
certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00); ex-Killien. (Image) |
$600.00
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1585 |
u |
E4 |
 #E4, 10c Blue, an outstanding mint example of
this scarce and challenging special delivery, featuring a remarkable
overall freshness and crispness few other stamp possess, with rich
luxuriant color and a striking prooflike color on immaculate white paper,
plus it is extraordinarily well centered within especially large margins,
fresh clean o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; a rare stamp in this select
never hinged condition; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,450.00). (Image) |
$2,100.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1586 |
u |
E5 |
 #E5, 10c Blue, an incredibly choice mint single,
exquisitely centered amid lavishly large margins which are most
uncharacteristic, prooflike color and impression on bright crisp paper,
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a very scarce and desirable stamp in
this gem condition; the highest grade and the only example yet graded
Superb 98 for hinged or never hinged; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98;
SMQ $830.00). (Image) |
$210.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1587 |
u |
E5 |
 #E5, 10c Blue, an exceptionally choice "post
office" fresh mint example, featuring intense rich color and a deeply
incised impression on pristine white paper, in addition it is marvelously
well centered within lavishly large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine;
rarely encountered in this gem never hinged condition; 2002 PF certificate
and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00); this is the
highest grade for a never hinged #E5 in the PSE population report. (Image) |
$470.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1588 |
u |
E6 |
 #E6, 10c Ultramarine, especially handsome top
margin plate no. 1775 single, remarkably well centered within
extraordinarily large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; a surprisingly difficult special delivery to find
this well centered and margined; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ
$260.00 for 90 and $425.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$200.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1589 |
u |
E7 |
 #E7, 10c Green, exceptionally well centered
within uncharacteristically large margins, deep rich color and a well
defined impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $540.00).
(Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1590 |
u |
E8 |
 #E8, 10c Ultramarine, a spectacular mint single,
possessing enormously large margins all around and being incredibly well
centered within them, outstanding prooflike color and impression on
especially bright paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem with great eye
appeal; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 for 95 and
$2,600.00 for 98); the highest grade awarded to this stamp. (Image) |
$230.00
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1591 |
u |
E8b |
 #E8b, 10c Violet blue, a true gem example of this
elusive and distinctive shade, flawlessly centered within extravagantly
large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, immaculate o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; a stamp for the perfectionist; 2004 PF certificate
and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00); the highest
graded example in the PSE population report, and the only example to have
been given this grade; ex-Killien.
(Image) |
$270.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1592 |
u |
E9 |
 #E9, 10c Ultramarine, striking jumbo-margined top
margin plate no. 5854 single, featuring truly gigantic margins all around,
wonderfully well centered within them, bright fresh color and a crisp
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $485.00 for 95 and $810.00 for 98); the only
mint example to be given this grade, the highest for any #E9. (Image) |
$190.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1593 |
u |
E9 |
 #E9, 10c Ultramarine, exceedingly well centered
within enormously large margins, fresh pastel color on clean white paper,
unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2006 PSE
certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $830.00 for 90 and $1,500.00 for 95). (Image) |
$425.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1594 |
u |
E9a |
 #E9a, 10c Blue, an incomparable mint example,
flawlessly centered amid huge margins, strikingly intense blue color and a
prooflike impression on immaculate paper, unusually even and intact
perforations for a perf. 10 stamp, pristine o.g., n.h., simply superb; an
eye-arresting gem that is the highest graded example found in the PSE
population report and the only copy to receive this impressive grade;
2001 PF certificate, as well as 1999 and 2005 PSE certificates (the latter
graded Superb 98; SMQ $3,500.00); ex-Floyd, Jarrett. (Image) |
$525.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1595 |
u |
E10 |
 #E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, an incredibly quality
mint single, possessing several desirable physical characteristics that all
are rarely found on one single example of this scarce stamp, absolutely
perfectly centered within lavishly large margins, lovely fresh color and an
excellent clarity of impression on pristine white paper, immaculate o.g.,
n.h., a superb gem for the most fastidious collector; 1986 PF certificate
and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,300.00); only one stamp
grades slightly higher (98J). (Image) |
$700.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1596 |
u |
E10 |
 #E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, excellent centering
within extraordinarily large margins, rich color and a clean impression on
bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $730.00).
(Image) |
$320.00
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1597 |
u |
E11 |
 #E11, 10c Ultramarine, an exceedingly choice mint
single, being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large and perfectly
balance margins, beautiful rich color on immaculate white paper, o.g.,
n.h., a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $540.00); the
highest grade awarded to a never hinged copy of this stamp. (Image) |
$45.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1598 |
u |
E11 var. |
 #E11 var., 10c Dark ultramarine, "pink back", a
matchless quality mint example of this scarce and distinctive variety, not
only is this the distinctive Dark ultramarine shade variety, but it also
displays the unusual "pink back" on the reverse, which the Scott catalog
notes is "extremely scarce and valued higher than the normal stamp",
absolutely gigantic jumbo margins and being incredibly well centered within
them, sumptuously rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a fabulous
stamp; 2005 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo;
SMQ unpriced as the variety); ex-Killien.
(Image) |
$45.00+
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1599 |
u |
E12 |
 #E12, 10c Gray violet, outstanding centering amid
extraordinarily large margins, deep color and a strong detailed impression
on bright paper, o.g., n.h. extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $520.00 for 95 and $1,000.00 for 98). (Image) |
$90.00
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1600 |
u |
E12a |
 #E12a, 10c Deep ultramarine, a most impressive
right margin plate no. 17241 single, being remarkably well centered within
lavish margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression on
fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 for 95 and $1,100.00 for 98). (Image) |
$110.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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