Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — Parcel Post
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with extra wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $255.00 as 95, $580.00 as 98)
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, beautiful centering with wide and perfectly-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning example of this stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $670.00)
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H. with plate no. 6254 at left, choice centering with Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 as 95, $990.00 as 98)
4c Parcel Post (Q4). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, choice centering with massive margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE HIGHEST-GRADED 4-CENT PARCEL POST STAMP IN THE P.S.E. POPULATION REPORT.
In addition to the Superb 98 Jumbo offered here, P.S.E. has certified two copies as Superb 98 (and none higher). The next-highest grade is XF-Superb 95.
With 2002 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 as 98, they do not price this higher grade)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1989 and 2002 P.F. certificates, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $560.00 as 95, $1,300.00 as 98), only one example of the 28 stamps listed in the P.S.E.'s Population Report has graded higher and this is the only example to date to achieve the grade of 95J
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., pretty color on bright paper, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00)
15c Parcel Post (Q7). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $410.00 as 90, $840.00 as 95)
20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression showing every nuance of the design, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins on all sides, post-office freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT PARCEL POST, THE FIRST GOVERNMENT-ISSUED STAMP IN THE WORLD TO DEPICT AN AIRPLANE.
With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00), only two stamps have higher grades in the P.S.E. population report
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on crisp paper, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $410.00 as 95, $840.00 as 98), only three stamps have higher grades in the P.S.E. Population Report
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., beautiful warm color which is quite striking, choice centering with wide and balanced margins for this difficult value, post-office freshEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). Only two No. Q10's have higher grades in the P.S.E. Population Report.
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., incredibly deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, giving this stamp striking appearance, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00). This is the highest grade awarded to this issue by P.S.E. to date -- only two others share the distinction of having achieved this lofty grade.
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, brilliant color, detailed impression, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, post-office freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP IS THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION -- GORGEOUS COLOR, BRILLIANT PAPER, WIDE MARGINS WITH PERFECT CENTERING AND PRISTINE GUM. A TRULY SPECIAL STAMP WORTHY OF THE FINEST COLLECTION.
With 1990 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,050.00), this and one other stamp have been certified as Superb 98, which is the highest awarded by P.S.E. to any $1.00 Parcel Post