Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — Later Issues (Scott 631 to 657)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
135
1-1/2c Yellow Brown, Imperforate (631). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins which sacrificed the eight adjoining stamps to create this Gem, rich color, Extremely Fine, a magnificent item
2
75
136
1-1/2c Yellow Brown, Without Gum Breaker Ridges (631var). Mint N.H. pair, large margins all around, rich color, Extremely Fine, a pristine pair of this desirable variety, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
160
120
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner plate no., deep rich color on bright paper, beautifully centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE II WASHINGTON ISSUE, SCOTT 634A. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 634A WE HAVE EVER OFFERED.
By his own recollection, the owner has upgraded this stamp at least four times. A review of our computerized records indicates that this is the finest example we have ever offered. The next closest, a single with selvage at right, realized $3,250 hammer in our Sale 902 (lot 907)
With 2002 P.F. certificate
625
9,500
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7c Black (639). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, detailed impression, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a true Jumbo, with 2002 P.F. certificate
3
525
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2c Valley Forge (645). Mint N.H. with plate no. at top, rich color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp
1
130
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2c Hawaii Ovpt. (647). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with extra wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, bidders should not be fooled by the modest catalogue value of this stamp when preparing their bids, this stamp is a true condition rarity
7
300
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5c Aeronautics (650). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem
7
130
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2c George Rogers Clark (651). Mint N.H., rich color on crisp paper, huge and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, for an inexpensive stamp this is surprisingly scarce in such superb condition
1
160
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2c Electric Light, Coil (656). Mint N.H. joint line pair, radiant color, choice centering with balanced margins on all sides, Extremely Fine Gem
110
190
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2c Edison, Coil (656). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, perfectly centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
45
210
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2c Sullivan (657). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, enormous margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1
60
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