Sale 1166 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 24-26 October, 2017
Category — 1919-20 Issues (Scott 537-550)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1114
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. II, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (539). Mint N.H. but described on accompanying certificate as "previously hinged due to fingerprints on the gum", the "fingerprint" is so faint it is barely visible, rich color and detailed impression, three wide margins, fresh and Fine, with copy of 1983 P.F. certificate for block and 2017 P.F. certificate as single, Scott Retail as hinged
2,700
2,600
1115
1c Green, Rotary Perf 10 x 11 (542). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, almost perfectly centered with huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, the rotary press waste issues are notoriously difficult to obtain in such superb condition, ex "Scarsdale" and "Hanover", with 2003 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $850.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only six others have achieved this desirable grade
30
750
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5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,575.00), only six have graded higher
75
2,000
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5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). 68 Mint N.H. stamps including siderographer's initials blocks of four and six, four other blocks of four, two other blocks of six, few strips, pairs and singles, rich color on bright paper, Fine-Very Fine with a few Extremely Fine, from an old-time dealer's stockbook, Scott Retail as singles
5,100
800
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5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). Bright shade, unobtrusive cancel, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade in SMQ, SMQ $650.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a used example and no others share it
14
1,200
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