Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — 1922 and Later Issues
10c Orange, Perf 10 at Top (562c). Bold "Minneapolis, Minn." precancel, deep shade, small crease at top left, short perf at topFINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1922 PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM VARIETY. ONLY TEN SINGLES AND TWO PAIRS ARE KNOWN TO US.
Of the examples contained in our records, only four singles and one pair are sound.
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide margins all around, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP REPRESENTS THE PINNACLE OF PERFECTION -- IT HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. ONLY ONE OTHER HAS ACHIEVED THIS PERFECT GRADE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,050.00 as 98)
2c Carmine, Rotary (579). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1923 2-CENT CARMINE PERF 11 X 10 ISSUE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE, AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ, SMQ $2,650.00 as 98). Only one other has graded even close to the stamp offered here, at 98.
2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, detailed impression, perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAY WELL BE THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 1923 2-CENT CARMINE PERF 11 ROTARY WASTE ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. THIS STAMP STANDS ALONE AT THE PEAK OF THE GRADING CHART.
With 2002 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,550.00). As another indication of its condition rarity, only three have graded 95, which is the next-highest grade awarded to date.
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. pair, perfectly centered, brilliant color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE TYPE II COIL, SCOTT 599A. THIS MAGNIFICENT PAIR HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1984 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only one other has achieved this exalted grade
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, detailed impression, gorgeous centering, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1928 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE II. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. ONLY TWO OTHERS HAVE ACHIEVED THIS GRADE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,900.00)
6c Nebr. Ovpt. (675). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with wide and mathematically balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. A PERFECT STAMP IN EVERY WAY.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). Only one other has achieved this perfect grade.
5c Kosciuszko, Imperforate Vertically (734a). The unique bottom plate no. 21174 block of eight, rich color, wide margins, left stamps defective where torn and expertly restoredVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT KOSCIUSZKO WITHOUT VERTICAL PERFORATIONS. ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE ERROR MULTIPLES OF THE FARLEY ADMINISTRATION.
Datz states that one or two sheets are known, but this is the only plate block recorded. The Scott Catalogue price is based on the example offered here, in the only condition in which it exists.