Sale 1339 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 12-13 December, 2024
Category — Hunting Permits—Stamps
$1.00 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H. with a small gum disturbance mentioned only on most recent of two P.S.E. certificates, magnificent centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (both OGnh, XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Blue, 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 129199 selvage, uncommonly well-centered, most recent certificate notes natural gum skips, still Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95) and 2024 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
$1.00 Rose Lake, 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Rose Lake, 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 131981 selvage, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
$1.00 Brown Black, 1936 Hunting Permit (RW3). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Brown Black, 1936 Hunting Permit (RW3). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 1936 Hunting Permit (RW3). Mint N.H., detailed impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Light Green, 1937 Hunting Permit (RW4). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only ten grade higher (highest is 98)
$1.00 Light Violet, 1938 Hunting Permit (RW5). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 138602 selvage, rich color, unusually choice centering, most recent certificate notes tiny gum disturbance at lower right but still classifies it as Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (both XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Light Violet, 1938 Hunting Permit (RW5). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. F 138602 selvage, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1997 and 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
$1.00 Brown Carmine, 1941 Hunting Permit (RW8). Mint N.H., lovely color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Violet Brown, 1942 Hunting Permit (RW9). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Red Orange, 1944 Hunting Permit (RW11). Mint N.H., vivid color, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$3.00 1962 Hunting Permit (RW29). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with strong impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
$3.00 1963 Hunting Permit (RW30). Mint N.H. with top left corner selvage, gorgeous colors and centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
$3.00 1967 Hunting Permit (RW34). Mint N.H. essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only six grade higher and none share this grade
$3.00 1971 Hunting Permit (RW38). Mint N.H., brilliant colors, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. Encapsulated (Gem 100), none grade higher
1939-2005 Federal Hunting Permits, Superb Graded Accumulation (RW6/RW72A). More than 150 stamps, nearly all are Mint N.H. with just a few hinged, grades range from 90-98 with plenty in the higher grades (one 70 as well), duplication of some numbers and the accumulation does not represent all numbers in the range, Extremely Fine Gem group bought individually at various auctions over the years, see our PDF spreadsheet for Scott numbers and grades, total SMQ nearly $16,000
Hunting Permits Graded Balance. 24 Mint N.H. stamps, including 23 with graded P.S.E. certificates and one with graded P.F., ranging from RW26 thru RW78b, with SMQ values from $175 to $300, grades range from 90 to 100, Extremely Fine group, SMQ value for P.S.E.-graded
Hunting Permits Balance. Small and attractive group mostly on dealer's cards, including RW12, RW14, RW24, RW26, RW73b, some self-adhesives, overall Very Fine group