Sale 1235 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 19-20 May, 2021
Category — Parcel Post
1c-75c Parcel Post, Parcel Post Postage Due (Q1-Q11, JQ2-JQ5). Mint N.H., bright colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine group, Nos. JQ2 and JQ4 with certificates
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2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00), only one grades higher and six others share this grade
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, ex "Hanover", with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00), only three grade higher and only six others share this grade
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00)
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., balanced margins, vivid color, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00)
4c Parcel Post (Q4). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE HIGHEST-GRADED 4-CENT PARCEL POST IN THE P.S.E. POPULATION REPORT.
Ex "Hanover". With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (offered in our 2006 "Scarsdale" sale)
4c Parcel Post (Q4). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex "Hanover", with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00), only two grade higher (at 98J and 100) and only five others share this grade
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate with left selvage (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
15c Parcel Post (Q7). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,350.00), only eight grade higher (six at 98) and only one other shares this grade
20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex "Hanover". With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only six others share it.
20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., deep rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex "Hanover", with 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
The 50c is one of the most difficult values of the set to obtain in higher grades.
Ex Dr. Killien and "Hanover". With 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $7,500.00). Only two grade higher (at 100 and 100J) and eight others share this desirable grade.
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
With 1983 and 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,750.00)
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Hanover". With 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00). Only two grade higher and eleven others share this grade.
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., radiant color and crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $425.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with Jumbo margins, rich color, post-office freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PARCEL POST ISSUE.
Ex Curtis. With 1997 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,350.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., brilliant color, sharp proof-like impression, wonderful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb Mint N.H. example of the $1.00 Parcel Post, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate