Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018
Category — Air Post: Graf Zeppelin Issue (C13-C15)
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H., each with selvage on one side, 65c at bottom, $1.30 and $2.60 at right, marvelously well-centered, rich colorsEXTREMELY FINE GEM SET. A HANDSOME AND WELL-MATCHED SET OF THE GRAF ZEPPELINS.
Each with P.S.E. certificate (2007, 2007, 2008 respectively, XF-Superb 95; total SMQ $3,750.00)
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c Mint N.H., $1.30 lightly hinged, $2.60 h.r., fresh colors, Very Fine, 65c and $1.30 signed A. Brun
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Lightly hinged, $1.30 slight corner crease, Fine-Very Fine, $2.60 signed A. Brun
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H. complete set of bottom plate no. blocks of six, 65c plate no. 20077, bright shade, well-proportioned margins, $1.30 plate no. 20085, deep rich color, well-balanced margins, bottom right stamp light natural pre-printing paperfold at bottom left, $2.60 plate no. 20090, bright shade, detailed impression, choice centering throughout, each with the typical few natural gum skips and bendsVERY-FINE-EXTREMELY-FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED SET OF BOTTOM POSITION PLATE BLOCKS OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
This set is particularly desirable as Mint N.H. matched bottom positions. Most sets offered are not matched.
Ex "MLG" collection
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Matching "Register or Insure" slogan machine cancels, excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem Set, with 2007 ($1.30), 2010 (65c) and 2015 ($2.60) P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; total SMQ $2,525.00), $2.60 with additional 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (95)
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Each with Varick St. Sta. duplex or machine cancels, Extremely Fine Set, 65c with 2004 and 2013 P.F. certificates, $1.30 with 2016 P.F. certificate, $2.60 with 2013 P.F. certificate (each XF 90)
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c and $1.30 with wavy-flag cancels, $2.60 with slogan machine cancel, Extremely Fine Set, with 2012 ($2.60), 2013 (65c) and 2014 ($1.30) P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; total SMQ $1,825.00)
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 65-CENT GRAF ZEPPELIN, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,650.00). Only four have been graded higher
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., wide margins and exceptional centering, post office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,800.00)
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., wide and nicely balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., Very Fine and choice, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $350.00)
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Rich color on bright paper, detailed impression, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ)
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Jumbo margins, bright color, neat San Francisco duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00)
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., deep rich color, outstanding centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,500.00). Only eight grade higher
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., choice centering with wide margins, marvelous rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00)
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., strong color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $800.00)
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Rich color and bold impression, perfectly centered with balanced margins, neat Varick Street Station machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.A.G. (98) and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,150.00), only two used stamps have achieved a higher grade
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Outstanding centering, rich color, neat Varick Street Station machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.A.G. (95) and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Pretty color, neat slogan machine cancel, wide Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00)
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Handsome central strike of Varick Street Station duplex cancel, wide margins, bold color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H. with plate no. 20091 wide selvage at right, intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.60 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO GRADE HIGHER.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). Only two have been graded higher
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., exceptional margins and centering, intense shade and impression on post office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.60 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO GRADE HIGHER.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). Only two have been graded higher
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with wide margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00)
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00)
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Slightly disturbed original gum, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- A TRULY BEAUTIFUL STAMP.
P.S.E. has graded more than 1,000 unused C15's across all gum categories. Out of all of these stamps only four have graded Gem 100 (this stamp, two hinged and one Mint N.H.), and only one has graded Gem 100J (Mint N.H.). For a collector who values centering above all else this stamp should not be overlooked.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, Gem 100; SMQ $1,750.00).
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Essentially perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, neat slogan machine cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.60 GRAF ZEPPELIN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00). Only one used C15 grades higher (at 100) and only five others share this desirable grade.
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Outstanding centering, neat slogan machine cancel, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Wide margins, bold color, neat cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $925.00)
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). With plate no. 20090 right selvage, rich color, beautiful centering and margins, light 1930 duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $925.00)
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Bright shade, beautiful margins and centering, neat slogan machine cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2017 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)