Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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United States Stamps continued...

1923-1926 COMMEMORATIVES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

941

621

#621, 5c Norse-American, an unusually select full top margin arrow and plate nos. F16928, F16926 block of eight, intense colors, exceptionally well centered and margined, with extra-large selvage at top for this and without the often seen selvage indentation at top, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and extremely fine. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

942

622

#622, 13c Green, a superlative mint single, featuring large and perfectly balanced margins all around, rich fresh color on pristine paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector; 2006 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $620.00 for 98); this is the highest grade awarded to this stamp and the only example to be given the coveted Gem 100 designation. (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

943

622

#622, 13c Green, extraordinarily well centered within particularly large margins, deep intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $210.00). (Image)

$22.50

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

944

622

#622, 13c Green, striking full top margin plate no. 18111 block of six, incredibly fresh and crisp, gorgeous bright color on immaculate paper, extraordinarily well centered and margined throughout, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem full top plate block. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

945

623

#623, 17c Black, extraordinarily well centered within large balanced margins, deep color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00). (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

946

623

#623, 17c Black, exceptionally well centered within extra-large margins, strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 90 and $225.00 for 95). (Image)

$25.00

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

947

623

#623, 17c Black, full top margin plate no. 18028 block of six, remarkably well centered, particularly intense color with clean highly detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

948

627P1a

#627, 2c Sesquicentennial Exposition, large die proof on white wove paper, a choice approved large die proof, die sunk on full size card measuring 154x201mm, dated April 30, 1926 and signed by Harry S. New, Postmaster General, extremely fine; a rare large die proof; control number 1390710 (1926); 2006 PF certificate; ex-Livingston. (Image)

$750.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

949

627

#627, 2c Sesquicentennial Exposition, an incomparable mint example that has the distinction of being the sole example in the PSE population report to be given the ultimate grade of Gem 100 Jumbo, absolutely perfect centering amid huge margins all around, gorgeous rich color and a strong impression, flawless o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the collector of only the finest quality stamps; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ not priced in this grade, $330.00 for a 98). (Image)

$4.50

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

950

628

#628, 5c Ericsson Memorial, impeccably well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, lovely rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $425.00). (Image)

$9.50

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

951

630

#630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, used, nicely centered, light Chicago wavy cancels, a couple minor wrinkles and a few reinforced perfs. at bottom, otherwise very fine; used examples of this souvenir sheet are far more scarcer than mint. (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

1926-1929 ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

952

632

#632, 1c Green, excellent centering amid extravagantly large margins, brilliantly rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $75.00 for 95 and $285.00 for 98). (Image)

$0.20

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

953

634

#634, 2c Carmine, marvelously well centered, gorgeous bright color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00). (Image)

$0.20

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

954

634 var.

#634 var., 2c Carmine "long ear" variety, being position 34 from the upper right pane of plate no. 20342, incredibly well centered and margined, gorgeous rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most elusive variety, which is particularly challenging to find in this impressive quality; 2006 PSE certificate. (Image)

for hinged $400.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

955

634b

#634b, 2c Carmine lake, bottom left plate no. 20020 block of four, vibrant color in the distinctive carmine lake shade, attractively centered, o.g., n.h., top right stamp with trivial perf. disc indentation, very fine and rarely seen as a plate block; 1994 and 2006 PSE certificates; listed but not priced as a plate block in Scott, cataloged as four singles. (Image)

$4,800.00+

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

956

634A

#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, well centered within exceptionally large margins, deep vibrant color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1985 and 1997 PF certificates (right sheet selvage subsequently removed). (Image)

$650.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

957

634A

#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, bottom right corner plate no. 19644 block of four, well centered, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; an attractive example of this very scarce plate block; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

958

636

#636, 4c Brown, precisely centered within larger margins than usually found on this stamp, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $385.00); only one stamp grades higher (98J). (Image)

$3.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

959

642

#642, 10c Orange, an eye-arresting mint example, not only is this stamp perfectly centered within large margins, but its color is truly radiant and with a prooflike impression on fresh white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $430.00 for 98, the highest grade they price); one of three examples to receive this exalted grade, the highest in the PSE population report. (Image)

$5.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

960

643

#643, 2c Vermont Sesquicentennial, extraordinarily well centered and margined, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $260.00). (Image)

$2.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction