Sale 1320 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Thursday, 22-25 April, 2024
Category — Hunting Permit Singles
$1.00 Blue, 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST FEDERAL HUNTING PERMIT, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only four grade higher (all at 98J).
$1.00 Rose Lake, 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., wide margins and outstanding centering, marvelous color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Rose Lake, 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., wide margins and well-centered, small natural gum wrinkle, Very Fine and choice
$1.00 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., gorgeous rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Brown Black, 1936 Hunting Permit (RW3). Mint N.H., wonderfully fresh with proof-like impression, perfectly centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only four have graded higher
$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., near perfect centering with wide margins, fresh color, light natural gum bend mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), from a centering perspective this is likely a Superb 98, the gum bend is normal on this stamp but resulted in a downgrade
$1.00 Chocolate, 1939 Hunting Permit (RW6). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, almost mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Morton, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one grades higher (at 100) and seven others share this desirable grade
$1.00 Sepia, 1940 Hunting Permit (RW7). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only six others share it
$1.00 Sepia, 1940 Hunting Permit (RW7). Mint N.H., crisp impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only seven grade higher (highest is 98)
$1.00 Brown Carmine, 1941 Hunting Permit (RW8). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 146271 selvage, perfectly centered, fresh color and a strong impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
$1.00 Violet Brown, 1942 Hunting Permit (RW9). Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson and Prager, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Deep Rose, 1943 Hunting Permit (RW10). Mint N.H., vibrant color and perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
$1.00 Deep Rose, 1943 Hunting Permit (RW10). Mint N.H., vivid color, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Red Orange, 1944 Hunting Permit (RW11). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, bright color and balanced margins, small hinge remnant in gummed selvage only, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
$1.00 Black, 1945 Hunting Permit (RW12). Mint N.H., bright shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
$1.00 Red Brown, 1946 Hunting Permit (RW13). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color, detailed impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
$1.00 Black, 1947 Hunting Permit (RW14). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
$1.00 Bright Blue, 1948 Hunting Permit (RW15). Mint N.H., pretty shade, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
$2.00 Bright Green, 1949 Hunting Permit (RW16). Mint N.H. with top selvage, Jumbo margins and mathematically precise centering, bright vibrant color
Extremely Fine Gem. The only example of the 1949 $2.00 hunting permit, RW16, to achieve the extraordinary grade of gem 100 jumbo.
To put into context the rarity of this grade, this particular stamp is the only stamp in any condition from RW1 to RW19 to achieve the grade of Gem 100 Jumbo, and is the only Mint N.H. stamp from RW1 to RW32 to achieve the grade. This Gem represents an extraordinary condition rarity and one of the finest hunting permit stamps in existence.
With 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ at this grade; SMQ $1,800 for Gem 100).
$2.00 Violet, 1950 Hunting Permit (RW17). Mint N.H., outstanding centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher
$2.00 Gray Black, 1951 Hunting Permit (RW18). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only seven have graded higher
$2.00 Deep Ultramarine, 1952 Hunting Permit (RW19). Mint N.H., bright color, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
$2.00 Deep Brown Rose, 1953 Hunting Permit (RW20). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, exceptional centering with wide margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), this grade is shared by only six others and just one stamp grades higher (at 98J), severely underpriced in SMQ as the last time we offered it (2023) it realized $2,800 hammer
$2.00 Deep Brown Rose, 1953 Hunting Permit (RW20). Mint N.H., wonderful centering, fine impression on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$2.00 Black, 1954 Hunting Permit (RW21). Mint N.H., crisp shade and impression, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.A.G. (100 ogNH) and 2021 P.S.E. (Superb 98) certificates
$2.00 Dark Blue, 1955 Hunting Permit (RW22). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
$2.00 Black, 1956 Hunting Permit (RW23). Mint N.H., extraordinary margins and centering, beautiful impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher
$2.00 Emerald, 1957 Hunting Permit (RW24). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
$2.00 Black, 1958 Hunting Permit (RW25). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher
$3.00 1959 Hunting Permit (RW26). Mint N.H., rich colors and detailed impressions, beautifully proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only seven grade higher
$3.00 1960 Hunting Permit (RW27). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
$3.00 1961 Hunting Permit (RW28). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by 12 others
$3.00 1961 Hunting Permit (RW28). Mint N.H., precise centering, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
$3.00 1962 Hunting Permit (RW29). Mint N.H., rich colors on fresh paper, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only five others
$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., brilliant colors on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson and Prager, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded and shared by only nine others
$3.00 1964 Hunting Permit (RW31). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 168630 selvage, exceptional centering with bright colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one grades higher (at 100)
$3.00 1965 Hunting Permit (RW32). Mint N.H., perfect centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), the highest grade awarded
$3.00 1966 Hunting Permit (RW33). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
$3.00 1966 Hunting Permit (RW33). Mint N.H., mathematically centered single, crisp and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
$3.00 1967 Hunting Permit (RW34). Mint N.H., fresh colors, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
$3.00 1968 Hunting Permit (RW35). Mint N.H., fresh colors on brilliant white paper, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), just six grade higher
$3.00 1969 Hunting Permit (RW36). Mint N.H., mathematically precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, surprisingly elusive in the highest grades, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), just seven at this grade and five higher (highest is 98 Jumbo)
$3.00 1970 Hunting Permit (RW37). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, rich colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), just six grade higher
$3.00 1971 Hunting Permit (RW38). Mint N.H., perfect centering and margins, rich colors, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$5.00 1973 Hunting Permit (RW40). Mint N.H. with left selvage, mathematically precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded
$5.00 1976 Hunting Permit (RW43). Mint N.H. with top right plate no. 173030 selvage, mathematically precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only eight at this grade and one higher
$5.00 1978 Hunting Permit (RW45). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, rich colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only ten at this grade and one grades higher
$7.50 1980 Hunting Permit (RW47). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, mathematically perfect centering, bright colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded
$7.50 1983 Hunting Permit (RW50). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, fresh colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$7.50 1984 Hunting Permit (RW51). Mint N.H., bright colors and mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by seven others, underpriced in SMQ as we last sold this same stamp in 2023 for $1,100 hammer
$7.50 1985 Hunting Permit (RW52). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, rich colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$12.50 1989 Hunting Permit (RW56). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only five others, undervalued in SMQ as the last time we offered this same stamp (2023) it realized $1,200 hammer
$12.50 1990 Hunting Permit (RW57). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$15.00 1991 Hunting Permit (RW58). Mint N.H. with right color registration selvage, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only six others, undervalued in SMQ as the last we sold (2023) realized $950 hammer
$15.00 1992 Hunting Permit (RW59). Mint N.H., brilliant colors, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
$15.00 1997 Hunting Permit (RW64). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only six others, undervalued in SMQ as the last time we offered this stamp (2023) it realized $1,000 hammer
$15.00 1998 Hunting Permit (RW65). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$15.00 2000 Hunting Permit (RW67). Mint N.H., perfect centering and margins, rich colors, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$15.00 2003 Hunting Permit, (RW70). Mint N.H. with top left plate no. P111111 selvage, perfect centering and margins, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded
$15.00 2005 Hunting Permit, Souvenir Sheet, Artist Signed in Black (RW72b). Mint N.H., Very Fine, 1,000 sheets were printed and sold for $20.00 each, all are artist signed with approximately 750 in black, 150 in blue and 100 in gold, footnote in Scott states "most examples are in the grade of F-VF"
$15.00 2006 Hunting Permit, (RW73). Mint N.H., bright and fresh, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded
$25.00 2016 Hunting Permit (RW83). Mint N.H., bright colors and mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), just eight other stamps at this grade which is the highest awarded