Sale 1212 — Superb United States Stamps and Private Die Proprietary Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 November, 2019
Category — 1920 and 1922-25 Issues
1c Pilgrim Tercentenary (548). Mint N.H., rich color, near perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00), only seven grade higher (all at 98J)
2c Pilgrim Tercentenary (549). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 12422 selvage, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00), only one grades higher (at 100) and only five others share this grade
5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, mathematically precise centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PILGRIM ISSUE, AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 550 and it is shared by only four others
1-1/2c Yellow Brown (553). Mint N.H., wide margins and perfect centering, strong color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $475.00), only one grades higher
2c Carmine (554). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide margins, wonderful depth of color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $575.00), the highest grade awarded
2c Carmine (554). Mathematically perfect centering and Jumbo margins, deep rich color, unobtrusive oval cancel at bottom left, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used stamp in the highest quality, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $400.00 as 100), this is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only two others
6c Red Orange (558). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, mathematically precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (100 ogNH), by way of comparison, only six examples of Scott 558 are listed in the P.S.E. Population Report at this perfect grade
14c Blue (565). Mint N.H., flawless centering, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $550.00), only one grades higher
15c Gray (566). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, crisp shade on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Ryterband, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,450.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only three others
20c Carmine Rose (567). Mint N.H., wide margins and mathematically perfect centering, vibrant color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,800.00), only one grades higher and five others share this grade
30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,850.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible, and it is shared by only two others
$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., post office fresh colors on crisp white paper, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1922 ISSUE -- GRADED 100 BY P.S.A.G.
With 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate (100 ogNH). By way of comparison, only one example of Scott 573 is listed in the P.S.E. Population Report at this perfect grade (with none higher)