Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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UNITED STATES STAMPED ENVELOPES AND WRAPPERS continued...

1920-1921 Revalued Surcharges continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1241

U479a

#U479a, "2" on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, black surcharge, choice mint cut square, full corner measuring 44x49mm, extremely fine and quite scarce; signed J.M. Bartels. (Image)

450.00

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1242

U480

#U480, "2" on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, violet surcharge, mint cut square, measuring 38x38mm, quite fresh, a very fine and choice example of this rare surcharge, of which only 29 copies are recorded; signed J.M. Bartels and accompanied by a 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

5,000.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1925 Surcharges

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1243

U486

#U486, 1 1/2c on 2c Green on white, mint cut square, measuring a well balanced 36x36mm, bright fresh paper, choice very fine. (Image)

700.00

SOLD for $550.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1244

U487

#U487, 1 1/2c on 2c Green on amber, mint cut square, 36x38mm, extraordinarily detailed embossing, a very fine and choice example of this elusive cut square. (Image)

850.00

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1245

U487

#U487, 1 1/2c on 2c Green on amber, die 88(B), size 7, knife 31, wmk. 12, superb mint entire, outstanding detailed embossing on immaculate paper, sharp edges as well, extremely fine; an especially scarce entire in this gem quality (UPSS #3079). (Image)

1,250.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1246

U488

#U488, 1 1/2c on 1c Green on white, impressive mint cut square, being a full corner example measuring a wide 43x46mm, especially clean and fresh, extremely fine; it is reported that only 39 copies were issued. (Image)

700.00

SOLD for $550.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1247

U488

#U488, 1 1/2c on 1c Green on white, die 88(B), size 7, knife 34, wmk. 13, choice mint entire, excellent sharp embossing on clean paper, extremely fine; quite scarce, particularly in this premium condition (UPSS #3080). (Image)

1,000.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1248

U492

#U492, 1 1/2c on 1c Green on oriental buff, die 2, mint cut square, 36x38mm, very fine and scarce. (Image)

450.00

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1249

U494

#U494, 1 1/2c on 1c Green on manila, die 1, mint cut square, measuring a large 43x46mm, fresh and extremely fine. (Image)

350.00

SOLD for $210.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1250

U494

#U494, 1 1/2c on 1c Green on manila, die 1, UPSS die 111(A), size 10, knife 54u, wmk. 15, mint entire, very fine and seldom seen (UPSS #3116a-15). (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1251

U502

#U502, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 23, knife 106, wmk. 25, large mint entire, very fine (UPSS #3174-27). (Image)

475.00

SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1252

U502a

#U502a, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 5, mint cut square, full corner example measuring 46x45mm, fresh, extremely fine. (Image)

375.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1253

U502b

#U502b, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 7, UPSS die 140(H), size 13, knife 78, wmk. 25, mint entire, very fine; a rather elusive entire, as evidenced by its absence in the William S. Floyd collection; signed George S. Norton (UPSS #3178). (Image)

550.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1254

U503

#U503, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 5, mint cut square, 43x44mm, extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

375.00

SOLD for $140.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1255

U503

#U503, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 5, UPSS die 138(E), size 10, knife 58, wmk. 22, mint entire, choice very fine (UPSS #3179). (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1256

U504a

#U504a, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 7, mint cut square, measuring a wide 48x46mm, fresh and clean, extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

350.00

SOLD for $140.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1257

U504a

#U504a, 1 1/2c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 7, UPSS die 140(H), size 10, knife 57, wmk. 27, mint entire, immaculately fresh and with sharp edges, extremely fine (UPSS #3181). (Image)

450.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1258

U505a

#U505a, 1 1/2c on 1 1/2c Brown on white, die 8, UPSS die 133(H2), size 13, knife 78, wmk. 25, mint entire, clean and crisp condition, extremely fine (UPSS #3169). (Image)

625.00

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1259

U506

#U506, 1 1/2c on 1 1/2c Brown on blue, die 8, premium quality mint cut square, being a full corner example measuring a wide 58x54mm, extremely fine; especially scarce this nice. (Image)

450.00

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM

1260

U506

#U506, 1 1/2c on 1 1/2c Brown on blue, die 8, UPSS die 133(H2), size 13, knife 78, wmk. 27, mint entire, strong embossing and crisp edges, a very fine and choice example of this elusive entire (UPSS #3170). (Image)

575.00

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Oct-19, 09:00 AM