Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007
Category — 1908-12 Issues (Scott 367 to 396)
2c Lincoln, Bluish (369). Mint N.H., intense shade on deeply blued paper, unusually choice centering, few miniscule natural gum skips mentioned for complete accuracy, Extremely Fine
2c Carmine (375). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $245.00 as 95, $960.00 as 98)
3c Deep Violet (376). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, SCOTT 376. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only two others share this lofty grade.
4c Brown (377). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on post office-fresh paper, enormous margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 12 ISSUE, SCOTT 377.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 95, $3,200.00 as 98). Only three have graded higher to date, and eight others share this grade.
6c Red Orange (379). Mint N.H., bright color with some oxidation at top, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
8c Olive Green (380). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow (381). Mint N.H., vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, almost perfectly centered, fresh and Extremely Fine
15c Pale Ultramarine (382). Mint N.H., dazzling color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice
1c Green, Coil (385). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate for pair
2c Carmine, Coil (386). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Coil (387). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT COIL, SCOTT 387.
With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 90, $3,050.00 as 95). This is the only example to achieve this grade, and only one has graded higher to date.
2c Carmine, Coil (388). Mint N.H., bright color on fresh paper, three extra wide marginsVERY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1910 PERF 12 COIL.
As an indication of rarity, we have only offered four other singles, one guide line pair and three pairs (one a paste-up) in Mint N.H. condition since keeping computerized records.
With copy of 1985 P.F. certificate for pair
2c Carmine, Coil (391). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with copy of 1996 P.F. certificate for strip of six
4c Brown, Coil (395). Mint N.H., bright color, crisp impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2000 P.F. certificate