Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
1c Dull Blue (219). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered with balanced margins, bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00), only five have been graded higher (highest is 98)
2c Lake (219D). Mint N.H., deep rich color in the distinctive Lake shade, nicely complemented by bright paper, wide margins which are well-proportioned, Extremely Fine, ex Whitman, with 1993 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,100.00)
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., incredibly bright shade, beautifully choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 ISSUE WITH CAP OVER THE LEFT "2".
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). Only one stamp has been graded higher (at 95J).
2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"s (220c). Original gum, barely hinged, choice centering and brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00), only one unused stamp has been graded higher (hinged at 90J) and only three others share this grade (one Mint N.H.)
3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $350.00)
4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., deep shade and crisp impression, almost perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT 1890 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). Only five others in the P.S.E. Population Report share this superior grade with only one higher (at 98)
6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, fresh color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
Ex Curtis. With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,500.00)
8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1990 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00), only three have been graded higher (at 98J) and four others share this grade.
10c Green (226). Mint N.H., rich color and clear impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). Only four others have exceeded this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report
30c Black (228). Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, intense color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
90c Orange (229). Original gum, lightly hinged, essentially perfectly centered and with beautiful glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00)