Sale 992 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 24-25 June, 2010
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 461-480)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2488
5c Carmine, Error (467). Single error in block of nine, top and bottom center stamps lightly hinged, error and other 2c stamps Mint N.H., bright and fresh, natural s.e. at top, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1,050
500
2490
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., intense shade and remarkably detailed impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,050.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade.
270
2,600
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7c Black (469). Mint N.H. with wide top selvage, choice centering and wide margins, intense shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00)
270
475
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8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, exceptionally fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
125
750
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9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., balanced margins, pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
125
650
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9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., bright color, choice margins and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $335.00)
125
275
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10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., gorgeous margins and centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
230
700
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20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., balanced margins, lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00)
525
700
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20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., attractive centering and bright color, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $465.00)
525
450
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20c Light Ultramarine (476). Jumbo margins, bright pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 as 90, $590.00 as 95)
225
275
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20c Light Ultramarine (476). Block of four, slight gum disturbance from hinge removal, reperfed at right, Fine-Very Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate
950
225
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50c Light Violet (477). Bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Ogh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $870.00)
1,000
600
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$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., handsome centering, fresh and crisp, intense shade on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE IN CHOICE MINT NEVER-HNGED POST-OFFICE CONDITION.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00)
1,550
1,800
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$1.00 Violet Black (478). Well-balanced margins and virtually perfectly centered, strong color with clear impression on crisp bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00)
700
850
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$1.00 Violet Black (478). Attractive margins and centering, intense color, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
700
375
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$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., wide margins, gorgeous deep shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
500
1,500
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