Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
1c Green (405). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $375.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98J
2c Carmine (406). Mint N.H., with wide top plate no. 6068 selvage, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in this grade, SMQ $1,150.00 as 100), the highest grade possible and shared by only two others, including one with bottom selvage
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide margins, bright shade and detailed impression, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 7-CENT BLACK, SCOTT 407, IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex "Hanover". With 1988 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,600.00). The highest grade awarded and only three others share it
1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H. guide line pair, incredibly wide Jumbo margins, fresh color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Depew, with 2008 P.S.E. and 2019 P.F. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00), the highest grade awarded, since this guide line pair was first graded by P.S.E. in 2008, it has stood as the only 98J in the Population Report with none higher
1c Green, Coil (410). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, an uncommonly superb example of a common coil, ex Depew, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $700.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only two others
2c Carmine, Coil (411). Mint N.H. guide line pair, vibrant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent Mint N.H. guide line pair, ex "Scarsdale", with 1985 and 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $900.00), only one grades higher (at 98J) and five share this desirable grade
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,000.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only three others
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color, beautifully centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $750.00)
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, beautiful color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 8-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, WHICH HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,250.00). Only one grades higher (we have never offered it) and one other shares this perfect grade.
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 415, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,800.00). Only three grade higher and one other shares this desirable grade
10c Orange Yellow (416). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Curtis, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00), only two grade higher (both 98J) and three others share this grade
12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, near-perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, ex "Hanover", with 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00), only three grade higher and five others share this grade
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,250.00), only five grade higher (three at 98J and two at 100J) and six share this grade
15c Gray (418). Full top plate no. 6833 block of six, lightly hinged, radiant color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, a difficult plate block to find in such choice condition, with 2011 P.F. certificate
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., radiant color and crisp impression on bright paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 20-CENT FRANKLIN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
This is the first 20c stamp to be issued in the Washington-Franklin series, and was intended for use especially on parcel post packages after the discontinuance of special stamps for that purpose. It was in use for approximately six months before the perforation gauge was changed from 12 to 10.
With 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). Only two grade higher and one other shares this desirable grade.
20c Ultramarine (419). Block of four, bottom pair Mint N.H., top pair small hinge mark at top, well-centered, separated perf between top stamps, Very Fine, Scott value as singles
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 420, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $6,500.00). The highest grade awarded and shared by only one other. This is the first we have offered (the highest grade we have offered is a 98)
50c Violet (421). Rich color, wide and perfectly balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1986 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OG, Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00), this stamp would probably be graded XF-Superb 95 OGh if recertified, so offered on that basis
50c Violet (421). Block of four, bottom pair Mint N.H. but each stamp with tiny pencil letter notation, vivid color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as a completely hinged block
50c Violet (422). Rich color and detailed impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1984 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00), only three grade higher (all at 98)
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). H.r., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 423, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Gem 100; SMQ $3,000.00). By way of comparison, for Mint N.H. there is one each at 95J, 98 and 98J and for hinged the next highest is 98.