Sale 1111 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 27-29 October, 2015
Category — Air Post
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
726
6c-24c 1918-23 Air Post (C1, C3, C5, C6). Mint N.H., rich colors, each with choice centering and Extremely Fine, with 2005-2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $950.00)
530
550
727
6c-24c 1918-23 Air Post (C1-C6). Blocks of four, Nos. C1-C3 center-line blocks, C3 and C5-C6 Mint N.H., others with two stamps lightly hinged, C5 with light bend on one stamp, fresh and Fine-Very Fine set
2,530
475
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6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Mint N.H., absolutely stunning color on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,700.00), only two have graded higher
120
1,500
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6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Vibrant color, neat purple cancel, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $475.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
30
600
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16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Mint N.H., precisely centered with wide margins, beautiful rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a lovely example in every regard, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,375.00), only one grades higher (at 100)
130
1,200
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16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Mint N.H., radiant color, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,375.00), only one has graded higher (at 100)
130
1,100
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8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00)
40
275
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16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H., well-centered amid wide margins, intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00)
130
200
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., choice centering and wide margins, radiant color, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with tremendous eye appeal, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00)
140
1,000
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5c Winged Globe, Air Post (C12). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $350.00)
18
300
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Blocks of four with plate no. selvage, bottom, right and left respectively, slightly disturbed original gum, one 65c small thin spot, one $1.30 with natural gum crease, still Fine-Very Fine
5,375
2,600
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c Mint N.H., other two lightly hinged, each with left plate number selvage, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine
1,250
750
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). 65c Mint N.H., $1.30 lightly hinged, $2.60 minor h.r., nice centering, fresh and Very Fine set
1,250
650
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Barton, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00)
275
475
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., with left plate no. selvage partly detached, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
275
325
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
275
275
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., flawlessly centered amid wide margins, marvelous rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00)
650
2,800
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
650
1,400
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., radiant color and crisp impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
650
600
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, natural ink offset of another stamp on gum, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate stating "it is genuine" (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
975
850
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
975
1,100
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748
5c Winged Globe, Air Post (C16). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, attractive rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $600.00)
8
475
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50c Chicago Zeppelin (C18). Mint N.H. top plate no. 21172 block of six, light natural gum bends as usual, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the plate number single is a Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
725
375
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25c Trans-Pacific (C20). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, brilliantly fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $450.00), this is the highest grade awarded
1
325
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5c Carmine, Air Post (C32). Perfectly centered with wide margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. Encapsulated (Gem 100; SMQ $175.00), none have graded higher
0
0
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15c Red & Blue on Blue entire (UC48). Unused, foldover causes white plate no. 34438 to print at bottom left, also color bars and vertical indicia on another part (this piece detached from letter sheet), Very Fine and rare plate no. item, this is the only plate no. for this letter sheet listed (and unpriced) in Durland
E. 500-750
0
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22c Red & Blue on Blue entire (UC50). Unused, foldover causes white plate no. 36894 to print at bottom right, Very Fine and rare plate no. item, one of two plate nos. listed (and unpriced) in Durland
E. 500-750
0
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22c Red & Blue on Blue entire (UC50). Unused, large diagonal foldover causes white plate no. 37542 to print at bottom right, Very Fine and rare plate no. item, only two plate nos. are listed (and unpriced) in Durland, 36894 (offered in previous lot) and 37555, this plate no. is unlisted
E. 500-750
0
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