Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-322)
2c Carmine, Booklet Pane of Six (301c). Pos. E, Mint N.H., Fine
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $510.00 as 90, $1,650.00 as 95)
8c Violet Black (306). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins and near perfect centering, intense shade, clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only six have graded higher to date
10c Pale Red Brown (307). Unbelievably huge Jumbo margins with absolutely perfect centering, excellent color and clear impression, faintly hingedEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR ONE-OF-A-KIND EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1902 ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $530.00 as 98, not priced in higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is the only 10c 1902 to have achieved this ultimate grade. None recorded in the 100 grade either hinged or Mint N.H.
13c Purple Black (308). Mint N.H., gorgeous margins and essentially perfectly centered, intense color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
50c Orange (310). Incredibly wide Jumbo margins and very attractively centered, glowing color on white paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $670.00 as 85, $960.00 as 90)
50c Orange (310). Attractively balanced margins, brilliant color on crisp paper, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black (311). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1902 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,700.00) Only two have graded higher to date and only eight others share this grade. One of the examples graded Superb 98 realized $50,000 hammer in our Sale 962.
$1.00 Black (311). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression and deep shade, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1902 ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,850.00)
$1.00 Black (311). Uncommonly wide margins and attractively centered, wonderful clear impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, eye-catching unused single, with 2004 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black (311). Lightly hinged, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black (311). Bold registry oval cancel, exceptionally well-centered with Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00 as 95, $1,400.00 as 98)
$1.00 Black (311). Jumbo margins and handsomely centered, neat oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $215.00 as 90, $700.00 as 95)
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE.
With 1984 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $18,900.00)
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Attractive centering and lightly hinged, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Unused (regummed), small thin spot, Fine appearance, Scott Retail as original gum
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Attractive centering with balanced side margins, incredibly deep rich color, lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
2c Shield Issue, Booklet Panes of Six (319g two, 319p, 319q). Each Position D with plate no., lightly hinged, rich colors, Fine-Very Fine, a wonderful group showing three different shades, each with 2008 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Booklet Pane of Six (319g). Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate