Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — Air Post thru Special Delivery
16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Mint N.H., choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $400.00)
24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Mint N.H., beautiful rich colors, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 as 95 and $1,250.00 as 98)
24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., excellent centering, deep color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H., bright and fresh, well-centered, $1.30 with trivial natural paper inclusion, Very Fine set
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, exceptional centering with uncharacteristically wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO-MARGINED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
With 1983 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,850.00 as 95 and $18,500.00 as 98). Only one other has graded higher (at 98) and no others share this grade
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Mint N.H., rich color, exceedingly well-centered, small natural gum crease not mentioned on certificate, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate
10c Orange, Special Delivery (E3). Mint N.H., gorgeous vibrant color, outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1893 SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,950.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J) and only three others share this grade. As another indication of rarity, SMQ does not even price this issue in the grade of 98.
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E4). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with wide balanced margins, intense color on fresh white paperEXTREMELY FINE. THE 10-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IS A NOTORIOUSLY CHALLENGING ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
The centering and balanced margins of this Mint Never-Hinged stamp are truly extraordinary for the 1894 Bureau Issue.
Ex Vineyard. With 1993, 1995 and 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $5,500.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E6). Mint N.H., rich color, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $850.00)
10c Green, Special Delivery (E7). Mint N.H., perfect centering and rich color, light "E7" pencil notation on gum not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00 as Mint N.H.), Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E9). Mint N.H., selvage at left, brilliant color on fresh paper, well-centered within exceedingly wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem
10c Pale Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E10). Mint N.H., attractive color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice