Sale 1000 — Siegel Sale 1000
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 December, 2010
Category — Parcel Post
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $195.00 as 95, $590.00 as 98)
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, vivid color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfect centering, brilliant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $625.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and beautiful centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $960.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only five others share this grade with only one higher
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., vibrant color and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,600.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $520.00)
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially precise centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
15c Parcel Post (Q7). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, wide and balanced margins on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, intense shade on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR 50-CENT PARCEL POST STAMP WHICH HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. SIMPLY PERFECTION.
The 50c and $1.00 stamps are the key values to the set of 1913 Parcel Post stamps and the 50c is regarded as the most challenging to find in superb condition. This stamp, with its perfect centering, brilliant color, Mint N.H. gum and overall freshness would be a key addition to a superb collection of never-hinged stamps.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $7,000.00 as 98). This is one of only two examples to achieve this perfect grade, with none higher
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., brilliant color and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H. right plate no. block of six, rich color, choice centering, natural perf disc dimple in top left stampEXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST STAMP.
As an indication of rarity, Scott Catalogue prices a Mint N.H. plate block at three times the price of six Mint N.H. singles.
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H. right plate no. 6296 and "SEVENTY-FIVE" at bottom block of eight with wide selvage, radiant colorVERY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
From the top right pane. We have offered only one other Mint N.H. Q11 plate block with the value imprint since keeping computerized records.
Ex "MLG". With 2009 P.F. certificate. Unlisted in Scott as Mint N.H.; Scott Retail as hinged
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, beautifully centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PARCEL POST ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,000.00 as 95, $9,000.00 as 98). Only seven have graded higher to date and only two others share this grade
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., pretty shade, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,700.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date (15 share it)
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins on fresh paper, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,700.00)