Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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United States Stamps continued...

1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

341

227

#227, 15c Indigo, a striking mint single, featuring mathematically precise centering amid extraordinarily large margins which are most unusual on this value, beautiful color that is rich and luxuriant, well incised impression on incredibly bright paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, an extremely fine large-margined gem; this is the only example of #227 to receive the lofty grade of 98 from the PSE, with none graded higher; 1990 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98). (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

342

228

#228, 30c Black, excellent centering within extra-large margins which are seldom encountered on this stamp, deep color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$425.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

343

229

#229, 90c Orange, glorious deep rich color and and unusually clean impression, nicely centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; certified never hinged examples of this high value are not easy to find; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,800.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

344

230

#230, 1c Columbian, an impressively large-margined mint single, with huge perfectly balanced margins all around, wonderfully rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine and striking gem; 1989 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo); ex-Morris. (Image)

$50.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

345

231 var.

#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, exceptionally well centered within extravagantly large margins, fresh color and paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely; the broken hat variety is actually quite elusive to find in this premium never hinged condition; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

346

232

#232, 3c Columbian, a spectacular mint single, possessing an uncommon overall brilliance, with strikingly intense color and a prooflike impression on remarkably pristine paper, plus it is wonderfully well centered within enormously large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially large-margined gem; 2002 and 2005 PSE certificates (the latter grading XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). (Image)

$135.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

347

233

#233, 4c Columbian, an exciting mint single, being in a condition that would be nearly impossible to improve upon, as this stamp features symmetrically large margins all around, plus its color is strong and rich, crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine in every regard; a truly outstanding gem for the most demanding collector; 1992 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98). (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

348

234

#234, 5c Columbian, marvelously well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a particularly crisp impression on bright white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceedingly choice gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (Image)

$195.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

349

235a

#235a, 6c Columbian, an exquisite mint single possessing numerous desirable qualities, remarkably well centered within large balanced margins, wonderfully rich and luxuriant color on brilliantly white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the most fastidious collector; 2003 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (Image)

$195.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

350

236

#236, 8c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, rich bright color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$175.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

351

237

#237, 10c Columbian, very well centered within wide margins, exceedingly bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

352

238

#238, 15c Columbian, uncharacteristically well centered, strong rich color and impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

353

239

#239, 30c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within large margins, lovely rich color and a sharp impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85). (Image)

$750.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

354

240

#240, 50c Columbian, well centered within extra-large margins, deep intense color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85). (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

355

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a handsome mint single that is particularly well centered, beautiful color that is strong and bright, well incised impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

356

242

#242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered and margined, rich bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2000 PF and 2005 PSE certificates. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

357

243

#243, $3.00 Columbian, well centered within large margins, rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2003 PF and 2005 PSE certificates. (Image)

$1,900.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

358

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, bright fresh color, nicely centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1994 and 2004 PSE certificates. (Image)

$2,600.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

359

245

#245, $5.00 Columbian, well centered within extra-large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine example of this popular high value; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1894 BUREAU ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

360

246

#246, 1c Ultramarine, extraordinarily well centered, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 1995 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90). (Image)

$77.50

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction