Sale 938 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 June, 2007
Category — 1922-29 and Later Issues (Scott 551 to 2866b)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1725
1c Deep Green (552). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins and intense color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $250.00)
2
550
1726
2c Carmine, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (554a var). "Block of four" with diagonal perforations creating one "error pair" and parts of four other stamps, small piece of brown tape on back of left pair to reinforce a separation, striking error
E. 200-300
100
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3c Violet (555). Mint N.H., gorgeous wide margins, intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $345.00)
37
550
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1729
7c Black (559). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $165.00 as 95, $520.00 as 98)
18
225
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8c Olive Green (560). Mint N.H., pretty shade, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $250.00)
105
180
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8c Olive Green (560). Mint N.H. left plate no. 16452 block of six, rich color on bright paper, Fine-Very Fine
900
300
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9c Rose (561). Mint N.H., vibrant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 as 95, $790.00 as 98), only 12 have graded higher to date and only three share this grade
29
425
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9c Rose (561). Mint N.H. block of nine, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine
261
275
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12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., lovely margins and precisely centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $395.00)
13
500
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15c Gray (566). Mint N.H., impressive Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, attractive impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $370.00 for 95, $1,050.00 for 98)
42
550
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15c Gray (566). Mint N.H. with plate no. at top, intense color and impression with wide Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $370.00 as 95, $1,100.00 as 98)
42
550
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15c Gray (566). Mint N.H. right plate no. 19462 block of six, exceptionally wide margins and remarkably well-centered, Extremely Fine, truly stunning with the Jumbo margins
425
375
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25c Yellow Green (568). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, beautiful centering, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $360.00)
37
275
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25c Yellow Green, "Bridge Over Falls" Plate Scratches (568 var). Position 17445 LL 26, Mint N.H., rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, according to Griffith book (p. 86) this prominent plate variety was discovered in 1931 and named the "Bridge Over Falls", it is now listed and pictured in the Scott U.S. Specialized catalogue, we believe the $5,000.00 value is a typographic error (it should be $500.00, based on realization in Sale 889, lot 1570)
E. 500-750
0
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30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H., deep rich color, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 as 95, $1,500.00 as 98)
65
550
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H., lovely margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $240.00)
175
160
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 14306 block of six, beautifully centered, intense color, usual natural gum skips and light bends, Very Fine and choice
1,200
450
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., incredibly choice margins and centering, vivid colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00)
240
750
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., bright colors on crisp paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00)
240
600
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, fresh and bright, Very Fine
480
275
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1c Green, Rotary (578). Mint N.H., bright shade, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only one has graded higher to date, and only four others have achieved this grade
180
1,300
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1c Green, 2c Carmine, Rotary (578-579). Star and plate no. blocks of four, three stamps each Mint N.H., 1c cut wide showing joint line and parts of adjoining stamps, 2c top pair slight natural "dry print" and small selvage nick top left, otherwise about Fine for these difficult Rotary Waste printings
1,475
300
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2c Carmine, Rotary (579). Mint N.H., unusually well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate
170
225
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3c Violet, Perf 10 (584). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins and nearly perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, not often found this nice and rare in this high grade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $590.00 as 95, $1,650.00 as 98)
62
600
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10c Orange, Perf 10 (591). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem
125
0
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10c Orange, Perf 10 (591). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $180.00)
125
120
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2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, an exceptionally difficult Rotary Waste issue to find even remotely as well-centered as the example offered here, with 1984 P.F. certificate
550
850
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2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Star and plate no. 14517 block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., bottom left excluded natural gum inclusion, otherwise Fine
2,150
1,200
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2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Mint N.H. star and plate no. 14124 block of four, wonderfully fresh, typical mixed centering but better than normally seen, Fine for this
3,100
425
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2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Top star and plate no. 14176 block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., natural s.e. at left as always, right perfs close to tiny bit in, about typical centering for this difficult Rotary Waste plate block
2,150
325
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 2-CENT COIL, SCOTT 599A.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00). Only two have graded higher and only two others share this grade.
475
1,800
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H., wide horizontal imperforate sides and uncommonly well-centered vertically, Extremely Fine, very difficult to find this nice, with 1995 P.F. certificate
225
425
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1c-5c Lexington-Concord (617-619). Two sets of Mint N.H. blocks of four, choice centering, Extremely Fine lot
376
200
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2c Lexington-Concord (618). Mint N.H., wide Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $100.00)
8
100
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5c Lexington-Concord (619). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with huge margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $810.00)
35
950
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13c Green (622). Mint N.H., marvelous centering and wide margins, lovely color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $210.00)
22
250
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13c Green (622). Mint N.H., beautiful wide margins and outstanding centering, striking color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $210.00)
22
200
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13c Green (622). Five plate no. blocks of six, different nos. and positions, few shades, four Mint N.H., other h.r., one with narrow selvage just into plate no., some natural gum skips and wrinkles, otherwise one Fine; others Fine-Very Fine
1,400
190
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13c Green, 17c Black (622-623). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. blocks of six, well-centered, 17c natural P.O. staple holes in selvage, Very Fine and choice
625
275
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2c Sesquicentennial (627). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $330.00 as 98), only three have achieved this exalted grade and only one has graded higher at 100 Jumbo
4
1,700
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2c White Plains (629). Mint N.H., incredibly wide margins and precisely centered, Extremely Fine Gem, not often seen in this very high grade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00)
3
375
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Lightly hinged, bright color, few natural gum creases, Fine-Very Fine
375
160
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., choice centering with bottom left plate no., brilliant color, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
625
550
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., wide margins and nicely centered, wonderful deep rich color, clean impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate as a plate no. single (plate no. since removed)
650
800
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. with top selvage, rich color and attractive margins, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
650
325
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5c Aeronautics (650). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem
7
25
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2c Lake, Sullivan Expedition (657a). Intense shade, lightly cancelled, accompanying certificate notes few toned perfs at bottom left which are barely noticeable, Fine appearing example of this scarce shade, normal unused accompanies for comparison, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate for block of four
300
120
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1c-10c Kans. Ovpts. (658-668). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, exceptionally fresh, Fine-Very Fine, a difficult set to assemble in sound Mint N.H. condition
4,560
2,300
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3c-5c Nebr. Ovpts. (661-663). Mint N.H. blocks of four, exceptionally well-centered, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificates (four certificates for each stamp)
396
400
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6c Kans. Ovpt. (664). Mint N.H. block of four, essentially perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with four 2005 P.S.E. certificates
220
250
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7c Kans. Ovpt. (665). Mint N.H. block of four with top right corner selvage, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine
220
550
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8c Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $385.00)
180
300
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9c Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H., beautiful balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, a seemingly easy stamp to find, but not so in this very high grade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,050.00)
26
1,800
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9c Kans. Ovpt. (667). Two singles, vertical pair and strip of three, Mint N.H., handsomely centered, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
182
160
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1c-10c Nebr. Ovpts. (669-679). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, very fresh, Fine-Very Fine, a difficult set to assemble in sound Mint N.H. condition
5,155
1,900
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1c-9c Nebr. Ovpts. (669-678). Blocks of four, 1c, 1-1/2c and 3c plate no. blocks of four (3c short selvage), most stamps Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine
1,539
450
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1c-8c Nebr. Ovpts. (669-674, 677). Mint N.H. plate blocks of four, 5c slightly diagonal selvage corner, 8c minor internal separation and natural crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine with several exceptionally well-centered incl. the 4c
1,845
1,400
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2c Nebr. Ovpt. (671). Vertical block of twelve with overprint shifted up, (described by P.S.E. as "overprint automatic or hand adjustment spacing and compression varieties"), nine stamps Mint N.H. and three with slightly disturbed gum incl. one with small thin spot, rich color, Very Fine appearance, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
E. 300-400
300
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3c Nebr. Ovpt. (672). Mint N.H., pretty color, perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,050.00), only three have graded higher to date, and only eight others share this lofty grade
24
1,200
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., radiant color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $470.00)
230
350
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H. block of six with selvage at left, bright color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificates
1,380
425
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H. bottom left plate no. 19234 block of four, radiant color and rather nicely centered, faint pencil number on gum, Fine-Very Fine
1,300
375
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50c Lilac (701). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb; 98; SMQ $1,100.00)
52
1,900
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1934 National Parks Engravings. Set of die proofs of large-size engravings of images used on stamps, perfect accompaniment to a set of Gem 100 stamps
E. 100-150
750
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$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H. double plate no. block of four, exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine, rarely offered in such outstanding condition
1,650
1,300
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$2.00, $5.00 Presidential (833-834). Mint N.H. double plate no. blocks of four, each with noticeable vignette shift (left and upwards respectively), Fine-Very Fine
495
325
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$5.00 Presidential (834). Mint N.H. arrow and double plate no. block of four, magnificently centered, without the usual gum bends and skips, Extremely Fine
400
275
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1c-10c 1939 Presidential Coils (839-851). Two sets of Mint N.H. joint line pairs, a nice lot with some that are gradeable, Fine-Extremely Fine
315
90
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1-1/2c Bister Brown, Presidential Coil (840). Mint N.H. joint line pair, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $390.00)
1
500
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6c Dark Blue Gray, Booklet Pane of Eight, Dull Gum, Freak Foldover (1393a var.). A so-called "butterfly" created by a foldover prior to cutting into booklet panes, the second part attached at right has a nearly complete pair with gutter between and a nearly complete vertical pair imperf between and another not as complete, all of this surrounded by parts of seven more stamps (all in all the right half shows thirteen complete stamps to just tiny parts), sensational printing variety
E. 200-300
130
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22c U.S.-Morocco Diplomatic Relations Anniversary, Engraved Black Omitted (2349a). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage, Very Fine, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate
1,100
300
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29c Comedians, Booklet Pane of Ten, Scarlet and Bright Violet Engraving Omitted (2566b). Mint N.H., Very Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate
700
200
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29c Wonders of the Sea, Imperforate (2866b). Mint N.H. se-tenant block of four, Very Fine
1,500
500
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