Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1910-13 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 374-396)
1c Green (374). Mint N.H., beautiful color and impression, near perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00), only seven grade higher (all at 98J)
2c Carmine (375). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, exceptional centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F., 2010 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates, all showing plate number selvage which accompanies (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by eight others
3c Deep Violet (376). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,125.00), only one stamp grades higher (at 98J)
4c Brown (377). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), only seven grade higher (all at 98J) and only one other shares this grade
5c Blue (378). Mint N.H., deep color on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98)
6c Red Orange (379). Mint N.H., bright color with just a trace of oxidation at lower right, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,550.00)
8c Olive Green (380). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, almost perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED PERF 12 WASHINGTON ISSUE, SCOTT 380.
Ex "Hanover". With 1998, 2004 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98). By way of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only one example at 98 and one at 100J
10c Yellow (381). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman and "Golden Oak", with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
15c Pale Ultramarine (382). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1911 15-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, SCOTT 382, IN EXISTENCE. THIS STAMP IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST AWARDED.
According to Johl (p. 288), this stamp was only current for a little less than a year. It differs from its predecessor, Scott 340, only in the watermark, and so was often overlooked by collectors when it was current.
Ex "Hanover". With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,800.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is the only example to achieve this grade.
2c Carmine, Coil (386). Mint N.H., perfect centering, vivid color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITH THE P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98, THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 386 IN ANY FORMAT OR GUM CONDITION.
Ex Depew. With 1987 P.F. (for pair), 2010 P.S.E. and 2019 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the highest graded example of Scott 386 in any format or gum condition, and it has not been equaled.
1c Green, Coil (387). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with copy of 2005 P.F. certificate for pair
2c Carmine, Coil (388). Pair with 3mm spacing, fabulous wide margins, fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE. A MARVELOUS PAIR OF THE 1910 2-CENT CARMINE HORIZONTAL COIL WITH SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK.
The 2c single-line watermark horizontal coil, Scott 388 was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue, Scott 393. In addition, due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, many were used and few preserved.
With 2014 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Carmine, Coil (388). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1910 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 388, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
This 2c coil was in production for only a short period of time before being superseded by the Perf 8-1/2 issue. Due to the greater popularity of the horizontal coils with users, combined with a wary attitude by many collectors that early coils were simply trimmed stamps, most were used and few preserved.
With 2007 P.S.E. and 2016 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $15,000.00)
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color, proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Scarsdale", with 1998 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $975.00), only three grade higher
1c Green, Coil (390). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $750.00), only two grade higher and four others share this grade
2c Carmine, Coil (391). Mint N.H. pair, vivid color, exceptionally choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Depew, with 2018 P.S.E. and 2019 P.F. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), the highest grade awarded and no others share it
2c Carmine, Coil (391). Mint N.H., brilliant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only two others
2c Carmine, Coil (393). Mint N.H. pair, rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM PAIR OF SCOTT 393, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,200.00). The highest grade awarded and shared by only four others
3c Deep Violet, Coil (394). Paste-up strip of four with plate no. 5241 on paste-up, each pair in the strip is a significantly different shade, Very Fine and very unusual, with 2018 P.F. certificate, Scott value as two pairs
3c Deep Violet, Coil (394). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF SCOTT 394 IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY PAIR AT THIS GRADE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,750.00). The highest grade awarded and the only pair to achieve it.
3c Deep Violet, Coil (394). Mint N.H., detailed impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only four grade higher
4c Brown, Coil (395). Mint N.H. pair, intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. and 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98)
4c Brown, Coil (395). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, brilliant color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED COIL IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Merlin and Depew. With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $2,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only Mint N.H. example to achieve it.
5c Blue, Coil (396). Mint N.H. pair, deep shade on bright paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00), only one grades higher and two others share this desirable grade
5c Blue, Coil (396). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,300.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only five others