Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1879-83 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-218)
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Enormous Jumbo margins, almost mathematically perfect centering, rich color, cork and circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $850.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only five others
3c Green (184). Exceptional Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, deep rich color, face-free handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00)
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, light purple and black cancels, the stamp has just the barest trace of the secret mark and so is certified as Scott 188EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ASTONISHING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK -- WITH THE ULTIMATE P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in 100J grade, SMQ $3,000.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only one other
15c Red Orange (189). Huge Jumbo margins and exceptionally well-centered, deep rich color with almost face-free light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00), only six grade higher
30c Full Black (190). Intense shade and impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $825.00), only six grade higher (at 95J and 98)
90c Carmine (191). Massive Jumbo margins and choice centering, bright color, light face-free cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING JUMBO-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 90-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. VERY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN THIS CONDITION.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate
5c Yellow Brown (205). Wide margins and mathematically perfect centering, light handstamp cancel leaves design fully visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1882 5-CENT GARFIELD, SCOTT 205, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS ONLY USED EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE, WITH NONE HIGHER.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no other used examples
2c Green (213). Jumbo margins on all sides, outstanding centering, cork cancel leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00), only one used example grades higher and only six others share this grade
3c Vermilion (214). Jumbo margins and near perfect centering, fiery color on bright paper, faintly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example which would be nearly impossible to improve upon, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,600.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others
90c Purple (218). Beautiful rich color, outstanding centering with balanced margins, face-free handstamp cancel leaves the Perry vignette unobscured, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00), only one grades higher (at 95J), we have offered most of the other 95s and only this example has a face-free cancel