Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-319)
1c Blue Green (300). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $750.00), only two grade higher
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00)
3c Bright Violet (302). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, fantastic centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00), only three grade higher (at 98J) and four others share this desirable grade
4c Brown (303). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00), only three grade higher
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, ex "Scarsdale", with 1998 P.F. and 2004 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $975.00)
8c Violet Black (306). Mint N.H., intense shade on fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1902 ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE FIRST UNITED STATES STAMP TO PORTRAY AN AMERICAN WOMAN AS ITS PRIMARY SUBJECT.
With 1999 P.F. certificate for a block of four. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). Only two grade higher (all 98J) and six others share this grade.
10c Pale Red Brown (307). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
13c Purple Black (308). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00), only six grade higher
50c Orange (310). Gorgeous bright color, Jumbo margins and precise centering, tiny natural fiber inclusion is all but unnoticeable and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin and "Alan", with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,500.00), the highest grade awarded to any Scott 310 (Mint N.H., hinged or used) and it is shared by only two other hinged stamps, for Mint N.H. only one comes close at a grade of 98
$1.00 Black (311). Lightly hinged, intense shade and impression on bright paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1902 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
According to Johl, this is the highest denomination of the set that actually served postal needs. It was used for foreign-bound packages weighing almost the acceptable limit.
With 2014 P.F. certificate (Superb 98). By way of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only one hinged stamp higher and three equal. For Mint N.H. none are higher than a 98 with three at that grade
$1.00 Black (311). Block of four, well-centered with wide margins, intense shade, few minor perf separationsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE $1.00 1902 ISSUE.
The dollar values of the 1902 Issue are rarely encountered in blocks of four with choice centering
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$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, intense color on brilliant crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE WITH THE EXALTED P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98.
Ex Merlin and "Clipper City". With 2003 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,750.00). Only one grades higher (at 100) and none share this grade. For Mint N.H. the highest grade awarded is a 95.
ADDENDA: 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Superb 95 (SMQ $2,000.00) no longer accompanies
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Barest trace of hinging, deep rich color, detailed impression, near perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 ISSUE TOP VALUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1970 P.F. certificate as block of four. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $6,250.00). Only two grade higher and three others share this desirable grade. A great stamp for someone who values centering -- for Mint N.H. the highest grade awarded is a 90.
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Block of four, lightly hinged, deep rich color, reinforced perf separations between stamps in top pair at top and in right pair where all of the perfs are essentially separated, tiny tear adjacent to one perf hole between stamps in top pairFINE-VERY FINE. A SCARCE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $5.00 1902 ISSUE.
We have offered fewer than ten blocks of this issue since 1994.
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., intense color, huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. pair, large margins, deep rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine
1c Blue Green, Coil (318). Lightly hinged, deep rich color, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1908 ONE-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 318.
Ex "Hanover". With 2005 P.S.E. certificate for pair and 2016 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85) -- we think this meets every criteria for XF 90 grade
2c Carmine, Coil (322). Lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1908 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 322. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Issued on July 31, 1908, and intended only to be used by private vending machine companies, Scott 322 is only known with the Die II widened line at lower left.
Ex Hollowbush and "Hanover". Small backstamp and signed in pencil. With 1955 and 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $15,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it.
2c Carmine, Ty. I (319). Mint N.H., rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $850.00)