Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Parcel Post
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $620.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date and only four others share this grade
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $620.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date and only four others share this grade.
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., spectacular margins and precise centering, strong rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, marvelous example, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $620.00)
1c Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfectly centered, bright color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $290.00)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. THIS GORGEOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,150.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only two others share this grade.
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H. with top "FIVE" imprint selvage, choice margins and exceptionally well-centered, marvelous deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $260.00)
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, brilliant color, perfectly centered with huge marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PARCEL POST, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,450.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only five others share this grade.
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., radiant color, remarkably detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
10c Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate
15c Parcel Post (Q7). Lightly hinged, lovely margins and perfectly centered, unusually dark shade approaching Lake, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00)
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., brilliant color, proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 25-CENT PARCEL POST, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,100.00 as 98). Only five stamps of any denomination and in any state (OG, NH, Used) have graded higher to date
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 25-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,350.00 as 95, $3,100.00 as 98). Only four have graded higher to date, and only two others share this grade
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Lightly hinged, magnificent margins and centering, strong color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Faintly hinged, exceptionally wide margins and almost perfectly centered, vivid color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Lightly hinged, exceptional margins and centering, fresh color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $360.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Intense shade, extra wide margins at sides, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, fresh, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Lightly hinged, remarkably detailed impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $860.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $860.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Lightly hinged, wide margins with choice centering, rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
2c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2). Top plate no. 6244 block of ten, natural s.e. with part arrow at right, four stamps at center barely hinged where some perf separations expertly reinforced, others Mint N.H., deep rich color, fresh and Fine, scarce plate block, Scott Retail as hinged plate block and four Mint N.H. singles
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., choice margins and nicely centered, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
1c-25c Special Handling, Dry Printing (QE1a-QE4a). Mint N.H. right plate no. blocks of six, radiant colors, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful set of Mint N.H. plate blocks
1c-25c Special Handling, Dry Printing (QE1a-QE4a). Mint N.H. bottom left corner plate no. blocks of twelve with siderographer's initials, bright colors, usual light natural gum skips and bends, 10c and 20c natural gum wrinkles, 25c few perf separations in selvage, Very Fine and desirable set of position plate blocks
25c Special Handling, Dry Printing (QE4a). Mint N.H. top right corner plate no. 17097 block of twelve, rich color, bottom right natural natural perf disc inclusion, Very Fine