Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — Air Post (Scott C1-C23a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
912
6c-24c 1918-23 Air Post (C1-C6). Mint N.H., bright colors, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine sets of the first two Air Post issues, each with certificate incl. C4 graded 95 and C5 graded 90
770
500
913
6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Mint N.H. centerline block of four, outstanding centering throughout, beautiful fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb block, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; blocks unpriced in SMQ)
560
450
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16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Top arrow and plate no. 8900 block of six, lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine
925
450
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24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Mint N.H., huge margins and precise centering, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00)
140
325
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8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $475.00), only five have graded higher to date
40
425
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8c Dark Green, 24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C4, C6). Mint N.H., both with wide margins and choice centering, with 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 and XF 90 respectively; total SMQ $400.00)
190
275
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., glowing color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00)
150
700
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24c Carmine, 1923 Air Post (C6). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, beautiful color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00)
150
275
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Blocks of four, fresh and bright, each with select centering, usual natural gum skips and bends, Extremely Fine set of blocks of four of the Graf Zeppelin issue
6,075
3,500
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., mathematically precise centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color and detailed impression, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND THIS IS ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. A KEY TO A GEM SET OF THE POPULAR AND FAMOUS GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
The Graf Zeppelin issue is extremely difficult to find graded 100. For the 65c, one has graded 100 and two are graded 100 Jumbo. For the $1.30, five have graded 100 and none is graded 100 Jumbo. For the $2.60, only one has graded 100 and only one has graded 100 Jumbo. The stamp offered here is therefore one of only three stamps from the entire series to achieve the perfect grade of 100 Jumbo.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and only one other has achieved this grade.
275
6,250
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, superior centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
275
1,600
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Rich color, neat machine cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $280.00)
165
225
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,375.00 as 95, $3,750.00 as 98)
650
1,200
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H. without the usual bend and skips, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,375.00)
650
800
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, radiant color, neat strike of Varick St. Sta. machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98)
375
1,100
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and exceptionally well-centered, post-office fresh, couple typical gum bends and tiny skipsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED $2.60 GRAF ZEPPELIN.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00 as 95, $5,250.00 as 98)
975
1,100
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00)
975
1,200
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
975
900
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H. and free of the typical gum skips, wide margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice
975
600
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Barely hinged, rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00)
575
550
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50c Chicago Zeppelin (C18). Mint N.H., beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00), only six have graded higher to date
90
425
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6c Dark Blue & Carmine, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (C23a). Block of four with selvage at right, Mint N.H. but with several backstamps, rich colors, typical centering for this issue, left pair with light diagonal crease, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as pairs
650
300
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