Sale 914 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 19 June, 2006
Category — 1922-29 and Later Issues (Scott 617 to 834)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1890
1c-5c Lexington-Concord (617-619). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. blocks of six, exceptionally nice centering, Extremely Fine set
470
0
1891
2c Harding, Rotary, Perf 10 (612). Block of four, three Mint N.H., other pinpoint gum disturbance speck, otherwise N.H., perfectly centered with uncharacteristically wide margins all around, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine, one of the more difficult stamps in 20th Century U.S. philately to find centered and with choice margins, a "rarity" in block form in this quality
105
180
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2c, 5c Norse-American (620-621). Mint N.H. arrow and double plate no. blocks of eight, one 2c faint gum toning spot, otherwise Very Fine set
990
575
Back to Top1893
2c, 5c Norse-American (620-621). Arrow and double plate no. blocks of eight, fresh, wide selvages without the folds as so often seen, Fine-Very Fine
700
325
Back to Top1894
13c Green (622). Mint N.H., radiant color, enormous margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
22
150
Back to Top1895
2c Sesquicentennial (627). Mint N.H., absolutely outstanding huge Jumbo margins and perfect centering, fresh, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), one of two examples certified in this grade
4
475
Back to Top1896
2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., incredibly well-centered, few light natural gum bends, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, truly exceptional
575
290
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., choice centering, natural gum bends, Very Fine
600
290
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine
600
350
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine and choice
375
210
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., choice centering, Very Fine
600
425
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Unusually well-centered, fresh, very lightly hinged in ungummed selvage, stamps Mint N.H., minor internal separation, otherwise Very Fine and choice
375
270
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., bright color, fresh and Fine
600
260
Back to Top1912
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfect centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
625
2,700
Back to Top1913
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner plate no., exceptionally well-centered for this difficult stamp, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
625
700
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate
625
800
Back to Top1915
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Fresh, with bottom left corner plate no., bright color, Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
350
0
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Lightly hinged, attractive margins and nicely centered, fresh, Very Fine
350
240
Back to Top1917
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 19747 block of four, fresh and Fine
2,750
675
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Top right corner plate no. 19744 block of four, top pair very lightly hinged, bottom pair Mint N.H., typical or better centering, Fine
2,000
700
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Bottom right plate no. 19746 block of four, top pair h.r., bottom pair Mint N.H., Fine for this scarce plate block
2,000
475
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5c Hawaii Ovpt. (648). Mint N.H. bottom left corner plate no. 18907 block of four, incredibly well-centered, Extremely Fine, lovely plate block
425
450
Back to Top1921
1c-10c Kans., Nebr. Overprints (658-679). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, each stamp selected for superior centering and overall condition, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set, scarce in such pristine condition, several would easily qualify as single lots in today's condition-driven market but we wanted to give collectors an opportunity to acquire a superb set at one time
586
1,250
Back to Top1922
1c-10c Kans., Nebr. Overprints (658-679). Plate no. blocks of four, few possibly Mint N.H., bright colors, few with gum problems, 10c missing selvage on one side, appear Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged
5,915
950
Back to Top1923
2c Kans. Ovpt. (660). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins and nearly perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
7
270
Back to Top1924
3c Kans. Ovpt., Split Overprint (661 var). Block of four, top pair slightly dulled original gum, otherwise Mint N.H., split overprint in the middle, others at tops and bottom of stamps respectively, Fine, scarce item for the specialist
E. 200-300
450
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4c-9c Kans. Ovpts. (662, 663, 667). Blocks of four, 5c hinged, others Mint N.H., also includes 3c Nebr. block of four (two Mint N.H.), choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
379
250
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6c Kans. Ovpt. (664). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate for block
55
270
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9c Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H. horizontal block of eight, fresh and bright, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with three 2005 P.S.E. certificates
208
180
Back to Top1928
10c Kans. Ovpt. (668). Mint N.H. with left sheet selvage, beautiful margins and perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 P.F. certificate
45
280
Back to Top1929
1c-9c Nebr. Ovpts. (669-678). Blocks of four, complete set less 10c, all Mint N.H. except two 5c and one 9c, exceptionally nice centering throughout, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,370
900
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3c Nebr. Ovpt. (672). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
24
75
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3c Nebr., Vertical Pair, One Without Overprint (672a). Block of six, both center stamps missing overprint, unused (no gum), deep rich color, Very Fine, attractive multiple of this scarce variety
1,000
350
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6c Nebr. Ovpt. (675). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
75
450
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7c Nebr. Ovpt. (676). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
42
105
Back to Top1934
10c Washington Bicentennial (715). Mint N.H. with top right corner plate no., fabulous Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98J)
15
550
Back to Top1935
-1/2c-$5.00 1938 Presidential (803-834). Complete set of plate blocks of four (both $1.00 printings), plus fourteen extra $1.00, two $2.00 and three $5.00 singles, also -1/2c-30c singles and plain blocks of four, apparently all Mint N.H., $2.00 plate block light crease, Fine-Very Fine
1,244
475
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$1.00-$5.00 Presidential (832-834). Top double plate no. blocks of four, lightly hinged in selvage, stamps Mint N.H., Very Fine, Scott Retail as N.H. plate blocks, N.H. singles catalog $438.00
501
230
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$1.00 Presidential, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (832a). Lightly hinged, Positions 24/34, rich colors, Very Fine, only 50 pairs are known
1,500
950
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$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H., attractive margins and exceptionally well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
175
220
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$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H. bottom margin and marker block of ten, Fine-Very Fine
1,750
850
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$5.00 Presidential (834). Mint N.H., wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
85
110
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$5.00 Presidential (834). Mint N.H. top double plate no. and arrow block of four, deep rich colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2006 A.P.S. certificate
375
350
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