Sale 975 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 June, 2009
Category — 1904 Louisiana Purchase, Jamestown Issues (Scott 323-330)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1694
1c Louisiana Purchase (323). Mint N.H., unusually deep shade on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,350.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only three others share this desirable grade.
75
2,100
1695
1c Louisiana Purchase (323). Mint N.H., rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
75
450
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1c Louisiana Purchase (323). Mint N.H., rich vibrant color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.S.E. and 2005 P.F. certificates
75
100
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2c Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins and precise centering, vivid color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE PERFECT 2-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE MINT NEVER-HINGED SINGLE FOR THE FASTIDIOUS COLLECTOR.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,350.00). According to the P.S.E. Population Report this is one of only three to have achieved this grade with only one higher
75
2,100
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2c Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H. with plate no. 2166 at bottom, bright color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1997 (for block) and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90) and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $195.00)
75
110
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3c Louisiana Purchase (325). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with unusually wide margins, rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,600.00)
220
600
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3c Louisiana Purchase (325). Mint N.H., beautiful deep shade, uncharacteristically wide margins and choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. (for block) and 2005 P.S.E. certificates
220
350
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5c Louisiana Purchase (326). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
With 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,100.00 as 95, $7,500.00 as 98). Only five have graded higher to date and only two others share this grade.
225
1,700
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5c Louisiana Purchase (326). Mint N.H., deep rich color, beautifully centered with unusually wide margins all around, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
225
375
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10c Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $920.00)
425
400
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10c Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H., nearly perfectly centered, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. (with plate no.) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $920.00)
425
500
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10c Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H. with right selvage, wonderful color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $920.00)
425
550
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10c Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H., well-proportioned margins, marvelous color and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
425
325
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1c Jamestown (328). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
75
500
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1c Jamestown (328). Mint N.H. with plate no. 3541 at top, brilliant color, crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
75
550
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1c Jamestown (328). Wide margins for the issue and essentially perfectly centered, deep color, neat wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $185.00)
5
150
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2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., beautiful balanced Jumbo margins, vivid color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 95, $2,850.00 as 98), according to the P.S.E. Population Report this is one of only two to have been awarded this grade with only four higher
85
750
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2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered and very attractive margins for this difficult issue that is notorious for skimpy margins, vivid color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00)
85
550
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2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins which are rarely seen on this issue, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00 as 90, $800.00 as 95)
85
170
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2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., balanced margins well clear of the design all around, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00)
85
150
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2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00)
85
140
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2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered, lovely bright color with an attractive "pinkish" hue, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00)
85
160
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5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins and nearly perfect centering, strong color and fine impression, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $840.00)
350
500
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5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered with wonderful intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $840.00)
350
450
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5c Jamestown (330). Beautiful wide margins and essentially flawless centering, intense color, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $310.00)
140
300
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