Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — Later Issues (Presidentials, Famous Americans)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
184
16c Black, Presidential (821). Mint N.H., beautiful deep shade and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a surprisingly difficult stamp to obtain in such superb condition, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $130.00), the only 16c Presidential to grade Superb 98 (no higher grade in P.S.E. Population Report)
1
800
185
17c Rose Red, Presidential (822). Mint N.H., fresh and bright color, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, surprisingly rare in such superb condition, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $130.00), this is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. (two listed)
1
700
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24c Gray Black, Presidential (828). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, bright shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $140.00), this is the highest grade awarded to Scott 828
3
525
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$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H. with wide selvage at bottom, watermark shows very clearly both in the selvage and on the stamp, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a highly desirable example of this variety
175
180
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$5.00 Presidential (834). Mint N.H., rich colors, huge margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $95.00 as 90, $135.00 as 95)
85
150
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1c-10c Famous Americans (859-893). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, each stamp individually selected for their superior characteristics such as color, centering and overall freshness, Extremely Fine Gems, a difficult set to assemble in such marvelous condition
30
2,600
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