Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — Parcel Post
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $600.00)
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., brilliant color, near perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00)
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00)
4c Parcel Post (Q4). Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfectly centered, radiant color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,200.00), only two grade higher
15c Parcel Post (Q7). Mint N.H., deep rich color, detailed impression, essentially perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). Only two grade higher (at 98J and 100) and five others share this lofty grade.
20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, phenomenal centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,300.00). The highest grade awarded and shared by only six others. This is the first we have offered since our 2016 "Hanover" sale.
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, fantastic centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00), only two grade higher (at 98J)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H. with bottom "FIFTY" selvage, radiant color, bright paper, phenomenal centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
The 50c is one of the most difficult values of the set to obtain in higher grades.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,500.00). Only two grade higher (at 98J and 100) and eight others share this desirable grade.
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00). Only two grade higher (at 98J and 100J) and eleven others share this grade
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, proof-like impression, almost mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PARCEL POST ISSUE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER AND NO OTHERS SHARE THIS GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and only one other shares this desirable grade, a statistic that has not changed since 2008.
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), the highest grade awarded
25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00)