Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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United States Stamps continued...

POSTAL STATIONERY (Cut Square and Entires) continued...

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Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1161

U321

#U321, 2c Green on blue, die 89, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, pristine mint entire, crisp edges and strong embossing with bright color on fresh blue paper, extremely fine and attractive (UPSS #1049). (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1162

U322

#U322, 2c Green on manila, die 89, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, unusually fresh and crisp mint entire, strong embossing, extremely fine and scarce (UPSS #1050). (Image)

$325.00

SOLD for $200.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1163

U323

#U323, 2c Green on amber manila, die 89, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, pristine mint entire, this being the scarcest of the envelopes with this little-used die, strong embossing and deep colors, very clean and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #1051). (Image)

$675.00

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1164

U437g

#U437g, 3c Carmine on amber, error of color, die 5, UPSS die #144(E), size 10, knife 58w, wmk. 19, mint entire, with "Citizens National Bank" printed corner card and address window as usual, quite fresh, very fine and quite scarce; ex-White (UPSS #2529). (Image)

$525.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1165

U439g

#U439g, 3c Carmine on blue, error of color, die 5, UPSS die 144, size 10, knife 58w, wmk. 19, only found on this one type of window envelope with Blue Ribbon Garage corner card, very fine error (UPSS #2555). (Image)

$450.00

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1166

U586a

#U586a, 16c Olive branch and star, surcharge omitted, die 217, size 12, knife 69, wmk. 48A, choice mint entire being the smaller size non-window envelope showing this error, fresh, natural wrinkle in the back flap, otherwise extremely fine (UPSS #3619a). (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $180.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1167

U605e

#U605e, 20c Paralyzed Veterans, black omitted, three mint entires, fresh and very fine. (Image)

$675.00

SOLD for $100.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1168

UC1 var.

#UC1 var., 5c Blue on white, die 1, border type 6, "1933" watermark, UPSS die AM1, size 13, knife 78, wmk. 33, scarce used entire issued specifically for use in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands, proper period "San Juan, Puerto Rico/Jan 14, 1936" machine cancel perfectly struck, usual printed "Mendez & Compania" corner card imprint, very fine and choice (UPSS #AM-4-33). (Image)

UPSS $750.00

SOLD for $575.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1169

UC27

#UC27, 1c on 6c Orange, die 2a, UPSS die AM-4, size 23, knife 106, wmk. 41, immaculate large mint entire without border in the only size in which this comes, unusually clean and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #AM-79). (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $250.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1170

UO26

#UO26, 12c Dark red War Dept. on white, die WD6, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire in the smaller of the two sizes in which this comes, unusually fresh and clean, strong color with razor-sharp embossing, extremely fine (UPSS #WD17). (Image)

$250.00

SOLD for $150.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1171

UO71

#UO71, 1c Green on Oriental buff, mint cut square, full corner measuring 50x50mm, extremely fine. (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $150.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

POSTAL STATIONERY LARGE LOT

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CV or Estimate

1172

U2/651, UC1/UO91

U2/651, UC1/UO91, Extensive and representative mint postal stationery entire collection of 990 mostly different envelopes from the early Nesbitts right up to the present, some of the modern envelopes have two or three examples each, collected by the different Scott numbers but also identified by the UPSS catalog, starts with an exceptionally clean unused #U2 with pre-printed address of The Keystone Mutual Life Insurance Co., includes a nice range of the early issues including a #U36 letter sheet, 1864-65 high values are complete, the Reay and Plimpton issues have a nice range of issues including some of the better high values, in the 20th century there is a modest representation of the surcharges, air mail envelopes and letter sheets are comprehensive and there is also a modest selection of officials, an especially attractive feature of this collection is the overall excellent condition that prevails throughout, all have been selected and meticulously cared for, very few faults will be found and the vast majority are very fine or better; a wonderful collection of envelopes for one wanting a good basis in this area that starts with many premium items.

$24,000.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

REVENUES

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1173

R100a

#R100a, $25.00 Mortgage, imperforate, an impressive unused example of this scarce imperforate, with large margins all around, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, extremely fine; this is an especially difficult stamp to find in unused condition, which Scott does not price; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)

for used $1,200.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1174

R102c

#R102c, $200.00 Green and red, a premium used example of this popular high value, wonderfully fresh, with luxuriously rich colors and a crisp clean impression, unusually well centered, full even perforations all around, and lacking the flaws that are normally found on this large size stamp, light and unobtrusive ms. cancel, extremely fine for this; seldom found this choice; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $525.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1175

R133

#R133, $500.00 Red orange, green and black, "Large Persian Rug," a magnificent quality used example of this important revenue rarity, being in a condition that is far superior to most known examples, as it is completely free of the myriad of flaws which affect most known examples, plus it is quite well centered within large margins, and its colors are strong and bright, light and unobtrusive manuscript cancel, as well as two lighter than usual cut cancel postmarks dated Jan 3, 1872, a very fine and unusually choice example of the most celebrated of all United States revenues. (Image)

$13,000.00

SOLD for $15,000.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

HUNTING PERMIT STAMPS

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1176

RW2

#RW2, 1935 $1.00 Rose lake, impressive gem mint single, incredibly well centered amid huge margins, brilliantly fresh, deep luxuriant color, pristine o.g. without a trace of the usual gum bends or skips, n.h., extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector assembling a truly select set of Hunting Permit stamps; 1992 and 2003 PSE certificates. (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1177

RW2

#RW2, 1935 $1.00 Rose lake, exceptionally well centered within particularly large margins, gorgeous vibrant color, fresh o.g., n.h., small embedded perf. disc, otherwise extremely fine and attractive. (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

1178

RW15

#RW15, 1948 $1.00 Bright blue, bottom right corner plate no. 160102 block of six, choice centering throughout, pretty color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $375.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

TEST STAMPS

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1179

Test Stamp #41b

Test Stamp #41b, 1966 Black test coil, tagged, with pebble surfaced gum, an entire roll of 3000, complete as issued, includes original cellophane wrapping (opened) with large label inscribed "Dummy/3000's", fresh and well preserved, o.g., n.h., variable centering as usual in a roll of this size, but most are presumed to be fine-very fine or better; certainly rare as few complete rolls can yet remain intact; catalog value is for 125 joint line pairs and 2,750 singles.

$6,937.50

SOLD for $525.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM

CONFEDERATE STATES

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1180

#5, 10c Rose, remarkably attractive used single, boasting extra-large margins all around, bright color on fresh clean paper, neat portion of a town c.d.s., an extremely fine and unusually choice example; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $575.00
Closing..Apr-08, 05:00 PM