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1923-1926 COMMEMORATIVES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 421 |
 u |
629 |
 #629, 2c Battle of White Plains, the "perfect"
mint single, featuring mathematically precise centered within exceptionally
large margins, deep vibrant color and an intense impression, flawless o.g.,
n.h., superb; an outstanding gem in every regard; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem
100; SMQ $285.00 for 98, unpriced as 100); one of only two stamps to be
awarded the exalted Gem 100 grade, the highest given for this stamp. (Image) |
$3.25
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 422 |
u |
629 |
 #629, 2c Battle of White Plains, extraordinarily
well centered and margined, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007
PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00).
(Image) |
$3.25
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 423 |
|
630 |
 #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, pristine
mint example, remarkably well centered throughout the sheet, exceedingly
bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; ex-Bleuler. (Image) |
$600.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 424 |
O |
630 |
 #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, an
exceptional used example on the first day of issue ex-Bleuler. (Image) |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 425 |
O |
630 |
 #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, an
especially attractive used sheet with unusually clear "New York (Int'l.
Philatelic Exhibition Sta.), N.Y./Oct. 19 1926" cancels, the second day of
issue, wonderfully well centered with full extra-large selvage, fresh and
extremely fine; used souvenir sheets are actually much scarcer than their
catalog value reflects and in this stellar quality they are truly rare;
ex-Bleuler. (Image) |
$450.00
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1926-1929 ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 426 |
u |
634 |
 #634, 2c Carmine, extraordinarily well centered
and margined, brilliantly fresh color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine
gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00).
(Image) |
$0.20
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 427 |
 |
634 var. |
 #634 var., 2c Carmine recut ("long ear") variety,
the center stamp in a block of nine, well centered, bright color, o.g.,
n.h., very fine; an elusive variety that only comes from position 34 in the
top right pane of plate no. 20342. (Image) |
for hinged $400.00+
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 428 |
BP |
634e |
 #634e, 2c Carmine lake, booklet pane of six,
well centered, strong color in this distinctive shade, o.g., certificate
states "never hinged" though the top left stamp has a light gum
disturbance, very fine; only a handful of booklet panes in the carmine
lake shade have been recorded; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image) |
$4,000.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 429 |
u |
635 |
 #635, 3c Violet, a magnificent mint single that
is in the finest quality available, absolutely perfectly centered within
large balanced margins, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed
impression on fresh clean paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for
the collector who demands only the best; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ
$320.00 for 98, the highest grade they price); this is the only example
of #635 in the PSE population report to achieve the prestigious Gem 100
status. (Image) |
$0.60
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 430 |
u |
637 |
 #637, 5c Dark blue, precisely centered within
large balanced margins, strong fresh color on bright paper, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $385.00); only one
stamp grades higher. (Image) |
$3.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 431 |
u |
639 |
 #639, 7c Black, a striking mint example,
possessing extraordinarily large margins all around and being impeccably
well centered within them, strong fresh color and a crisp impression on
clean white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2002 PF certificate
(bottom sheet selvage subsequently removed) and a 2007 PSE certificate
(Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $385.00 for 98); ex-"Scarsdale". (Image) |
$3.00
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 432 |
u |
639 |
 #639, 7c Black, precisely centered,
extraordinarily fresh, with a strong impression on bright paper, o.g.,
n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$385.00). (Image) |
$3.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 433 |
u |
641 |
 #641, 9c Rose, an eye-arresting mint single,
featuring dazzling intense color and a prooflike impression on crisp paper,
plus it is impeccably well centered within extraordinarily large margins,
o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist; 2004 PSE certificate
(Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $385.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$3.00
SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 434 |
u |
642 |
 #642, 10c Orange, a gorgeous mint single,
featuring eye-arresting color that is incredibly deep and vivid, remarkably
well centered and margined, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem;
2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $430.00).
(Image) |
$5.00
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 435 |
u |
645 |
 #645, 2c Valley Forge, a superlative bottom
sheet-margin single that is flawlessly centered amid unusually large
margins, radiant rich color and a well incised impression, immaculate o.g.,
n.h., superb; a gem for the collector assembling Two Cent "Reds" in only
the finest condition; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $230.00 for 98,
unpriced as 100); one of only two #645's to be given the coveted Gem 100
designation, the highest grade awarded to date.
(Image) |
$1.50
SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 436 |
u |
646 |
 #646, 2c Molly Pitcher, a fabulous quality mint
single, featuring perfectly balanced margins all around, gorgeous deep
color and an intense impression, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the
perfectionist; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $350.00 for 98 - the
highest grade they price); one of only four examples to receive the
coveted Gem 100 designation. (Image) |
$1.60
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 437 |
u |
646 |
 #646, 2c Molly Pitcher, outstanding centering
within especially wide margins, strong rich color and impression, pristine
o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo;
SMQ $250.00 for 98). (Image) |
$1.60
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 438 |
u |
646 |
 #646, 2c Molly Pitcher, exceedingly well centered
and margined, deep vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $350.00).
(Image) |
$1.60
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 439 |
u |
647 |
 #647, 2c Hawaii ovpt., precisely centered within
large balanced margins, especially deep vibrant color and a vivid
impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb
98; SMQ $475.00). (Image) |
$7.25
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 440 |
u |
648 |
 #648, 5c Hawaii ovpt., beautifully centered
within large margins, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression,
o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$690.00); the highest grade given to this stamp, being one of five so
graded. (Image) |
$21.50
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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