Sale 921 — Superb Graded United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 18 October, 2006
Category — Postage Dues
3c Brown (J3). Original gum, very lightly hinged, fresh and crisp, lovely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $215.00)
5c Red Brown (J18). Mint N.H., fabulous margins and centering, outstanding color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE. TRULY OUTSTANDING QUALITY FOR THIS 1891 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE AND ESPECIALLY SCARCE IN NEVER-HINGED POST OFFICE CONDITION.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,750.00), Scott Retail as hinged
50c Red Brown (J21). Mint N.H., bright and fresh color, detailed impression showing every nuance of the design, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1884 RED BROWN POSTAGE DUE.
With 1990 and 2001 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,600.00). This is the only Mint N.H. example to be awarded this grade, which is the highest grade given to date in any condition. Scott Retail as hinged
50c Bright Claret (J28). Mint N.H., deep rich color on brilliant paper, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE, SCOTT J28.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,400.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in the P.S.E. population report (two others have also received this grade). Scott Retail as hinged
1c Vermilion (J29). Attractive margins and fabulous centering, horizontal line cancellation, Extremely Fine, with 2003 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ)
2c Deep Claret (J39). Mint N.H. with part imprint at top, Jumbo margins and virtually perfect centering, beautiful color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $265.00)
5c Deep Claret (J41). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, detailed impression, perfectly centered with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED OF THE 5-CENT DEEP CLARET POSTAGE DUE, SCOTT J41.
With copy of 1990 P.F. certificate for plate block and 2006 P.S.E. certificate for single (Superb 98; SMQ $1,450.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date (only one other shares this grade)
5c Deep Claret (J41). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $580.00)
10c Deep Claret (J49). Lightly hinged, wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, beautiful dark color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00)
5c Dull Rose (J55a). Mint N.H., balanced margins and essentially perfectly centered, vibrant color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $320.00)