Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1918-20 Issues and Later Issues (Scott 525-599A)
1c Gray Green (525). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, unusually wide and centered margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (both Superb 98), only six share this grade with eight higher
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2c Carmine, Ty. IV (526). Mint N.H., radiant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. IV (526). Brilliant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (ex Kirke)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. V (527). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher (at 98J and 100J) and six others share this desirable grade
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. Va (528). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, vivid color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. Va (528). Intense shade and impression, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. Va, Double Impression (528c). Rich color, showing faint doubling of the entire design, wavy-line machine cancel, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), this is the only used example in the P.S.E. Population Report and the records of the P.F. do not contain any, unpriced in both Scott and SMQ in used condition
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H., dazzling color, Jumbo margins and perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman and "Golden Oak", with 1992 and 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo), only four grade higher
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Intense shade and impression, bold strike of slogan machine cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
(Image Magnifier)1c Green (531). Vertical pair, huge margins all around including part of all ten adjoining stamps, "New York Hudson Terminal May 21 5-PM 1920" slogan machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, especially desirable with the contemporary year-dated cancel, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo), this is the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it, unpriced in this grade in SMQ, SMQ $900 as 100
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine Rose, Ty. IV, Imperforate (532). Mint N.H., huge margins all around including part of three adjoining stamps and bottom sheet margin, radiant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Gem 100), Scott value $80
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine Rose, Ty. IV, Imperforate (532). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with vertical guideline, brilliant color, wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only four pairs grade higher (at 98)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H., large even margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with copy of 1986 (for pair) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left and right plate no. 11260 sheet margin, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem
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2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. block of four with vertical guideline, huge margins including part of four adjoining stamps at sides, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate, unpriced in Scott as a Mint N.H. block of four, Scott value as two Mint N.H. pairs
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Huge margins all around including traces of six adjoining stamps, rich color, wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate (Gem 100), Scott value $150
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Horizontal pair, huge margins including bottom sheet margin with vertical guideline and arrow and part of four adjoining stamps, radiant color, indistinct duplex datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a wonderful position piece, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only one used pair grades higher and three others share this grade
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2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Center line block of four, huge margins including part of eight adjoining stamps, Benton Harbor Mich. circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, especially desirable from the center line position, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), blocks are unpriced in SMQ
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. Va, Imperforate (534). Set of four Mint N.H. arrow blocks of four from the top, bottom, left and right positions, large margins, brilliant color, few natural gum creases, still Extremely Fine, Scott value as singles
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. Va, Imperforate (534). Huge margins all around, brilliant color, duplex cancel at left leaves entire design and type characteristics clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only four grade higher
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. VI, Imperforate (534A). Mint N.H., huge margins all around, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), while 18 grade higher we haven't offered one at 100J since 2021, only one other shares this desirable grade
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., huge margins including left sheet margin, radiant color
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET ISSUE, SCOTT 534B.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public.
With 2009 P.F. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H. horizontal pair showing vertical guideline, rich color, large and even margins all around
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET ISSUE, WITH THE VERTICAL GUIDE LINE.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps reached the public.
Ex Zoellner. With 1958 (as block), 1998 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90).
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Vertical pair, huge margins all around including traces of four adjoining stamps, tied by two strikes of Oct. 1 New Hampshire duplex datestamps, yeardate appears to be 1923 which would make this a contemporary cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED VERTICAL PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE OFFSET STAMP, USED ON A PIECE WITH A CONTEMPORARY CANCEL. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST USED PAIR WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED AND ONE OF ONLY TWO USED VERTICAL PAIRS CONTAINED IN OUR RECORDS.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public. Our informal review of auction catalogues and the records of The Philatelic Foundation found four blocks of four and ten pairs, of which only seven are sound. This is one of only two vertical pairs we have encountered.
With ungraded 2005 P.S.E. certificate (we do not think they grade stamps on piece). With 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo).
(Image Magnifier)3c Violet, Ty. IV, Imperforate (535). Huge margins all around including part of all eight adjoining stamps, clear strike of Benton Harbor Mich. 1919 duplex datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo), this is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only four others, unpriced in this grade in SMQ, SMQ $200 as 100
(Image Magnifier)1c Gray Green (536). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only seven grade higher
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1c Gray Green, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (536a). Horizontal strip of three with bottom left corner selvage, original gum, bright color, choice centering, Extremely Fine and attractive position multiple of this scarce variety, with 1990 and 2010 P.F. certificates as block of six, with 2016 P.F. certificate as strip of three (XF 90), Scott value $900 for pair
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 x 10 (538). Mint N.H., bright shade and detailed impression, phenomenal centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher (three at 98J, one each at 100 and 100J)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine Rose, Ty. III, Rotary Perf 11 x 10, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (540a). Block of four, brilliant color, central strike of Providence R.I. registry oval cancel, small corner creases at upper left corner, top left stamp small tear at left, Very Fine appearance, rare in used condition, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)3c Violet, Ty. II (541). Mint N.H., pretty shade, unusually choice centering for this issue, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only nine grade higher
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Perf 10 x 11 (542). Mint N.H., lovely bright color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 (544). Rich color, wide to ample margins, clear strike of "Pittsburgh Pa." precancel, fresh and bright
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS 20TH CENTURY RARITY. DIFFICULT TO FIND SOUND AND CENTERED.
Ex "Sirron". With 1997 P.F. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)1c Green, Rotary Perf 11 (545). Mint N.H., rich color, almost perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, post-office fresh
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT ROTARY COIL WASTE ISSUE, SCOTT 545.
By their very nature, rotary press waste stamps are extremely difficult to obtain with such choice centering. The production process was far less precise, resulting in many off-center stamps. The stamps were not meant to be perforated on the flat-plate perforating machines, which were set for a slightly different size of stamp.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF Superb 95 Jumbo). Only three grade higher (two at 98, one at 98J). We have not offered any higher since 2007. Only three others share this desirable grade. This is the first in this grade we have offered since our 2016 "Hanover" sale.
(Image Magnifier)$2.00 Carmine & Black (547). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)$2.00 Lake & Black (547a). Mint N.H., deep rich colors in the Lake shade, detailed impressions, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Rotary (579). Exceptional centering for this extremely challenging rotary issue, perfectly balanced margins, machine cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1923 2-CENT ROTARY COIL WASTE ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded to a used Scott 579 and it is shared by only one other.
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. pair, outstanding centering with beautifully balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 599A, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded to a pair and it is shared by only nine others. The highest graded joint line pair is only XF 90.
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine, Joint Line Pair, Ty. I, II (599-599A). Mint N.H. joint line pair, Type II stamp at right, bright color, Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
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