Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1907 Jamestown Issue (Scott 328-330)
1c Jamestown (328). Mint N.H., deep rich color, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE ONE-CENT JAMESTOWN IS SCARCE WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). Only one grades higher (at 98J)
1c Jamestown (328). Mint N.H., rich color, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT JAMESTOWN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
The Jamestown Issue is notorious for its tight spacing and narrow margins, which causes most copies to be off-center to some degree. With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). Only two grade higher (one each at 98J and 100) and three others share this desirable grade. This is the first in this grade we have offered since 2008.
2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., beautifully balanced Jumbo margins and precise centering, vivid color and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED 2-CENT JAMESTOWN WITH BALANCED JUMBO MARGINS.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,300.00). Only six grade higher and only two others share this grade.
2c Jamestown (329). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, essentially perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT JAMESTOWN, WITH UNUSUALLY WIDE AND BALANCED MARGINS.
Ex Hoffman and "Hanover". With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,300.00). only six grade higher and only two others share this grade. This particular stamp has always brought far more than SMQ (realized $3,750 in 2008 Hoffman sale and $4,000 in the 2016 "Hanover" sale). This may reflect undergrading.
5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT JAMESTOWN ISSUE.
The Jamestown Issue is notorious for its tight spacing and narrow margins, which causes most copies to be off-center to some degree. High grades are extremely difficult to obtain on this issue in any denomination.
With 1975 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,500.00). Only three stamps grade higher (two at 98, one of which brought $11,500 in 2021, one at 98J which brought $32,500 in 2017) and one other shares this grade.
5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 5-CENT JAMESTOWN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 1994 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00). Only five stamps grade higher.
5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate for block