Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — Parcel Post (Scott Q2-Q12, JQ4-QE4)
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00), only one has graded higher and six others share this grade
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00), only two have graded higher and only six others share this grade
4c Parcel Post (Q4). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE HIGHEST-GRADED 4-CENT PARCEL POST IN THE P.S.E. POPULATION REPORT.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (offered in our 2006 Scarsdale sale)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00), only one has graded higher and only four others share this grade
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., radiant color, detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98). By way of comparison, only one has graded higher in P.S.E.'s Population Report (at 98J)
15c Parcel Post (Q7). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,350.00), only six have graded higher (all at 98) and only one other shares this grade
20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only six others share it. We have offered only one in our auctions.
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
The 50c is one of the most difficult values of the set to obtain in higher grades.
Ex Dr. Killien. With 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $7,500.00). Only two have graded higher (at 100 and 100J) and eight others share this desirable grade.
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00). Only two have graded higher and nine others share this grade.
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H. with wide 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. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $8,000.00). Only two have graded higher (both 98J) and only five others share this desirable grade.
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), none have graded higher
25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Mint N.H., bright color and detailed impression, perfectly centered, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 25-CENT PARCEL POST POSTAGE DUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98J, SMQ $2,350.00 as 98J). This is the highest grade awarded and no others share it.
25c Special Handling (QE4). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00), only one has graded higher (at 100) and none share this desirable grade