Sale 984 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010
Category — 1922-29 Issues (Scott 551-573)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
960
2c Carmine (554). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide balanced margins, wonderful rich color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $185.00 as 98), only six others share this top grade
3
650
961
3c Violet (555). Mint N.H. wide top plate no. 17922 block of six, wonderfully fresh and bright, excellent centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
375
500
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5c Dark Blue (557). Mint N.H. top plate no. 15228 and "F" block of six, intense color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
400
325
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7c Black (559). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, beautifully intense shade contrasted against stark white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $310.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), one of only three to have been awarded this lofty grade (only one 100J reported)
17
600
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9c Rose (561). Mint N.H. right plate no. 15237 block of six, vibrant color, well-balanced margins, some natural gum bends, Extremely Fine, an attractive plate block
400
160
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10c Orange (562). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 15199 block of six, vibrant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine
425
250
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12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H. right plate no. and six point star block of six, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Very Fine and choice
400
190
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15c Gray (566). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins with mathematical centering, choice pastel shade on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $840.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), one of only four to achieve this very desirable grade with only three higher
40
1,000
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15c Gray (566). Mint N.H. block of 30 comprising the left three vertical rows of the plate with siderographer's selvage at bottom, natural s.e. at top and plate no. 19141 at left, few small natural gum skips affect plate block, blue crayon notations in selvage from printer, Fine-Very Fine, attractive multiple
1,385
475
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25c Yellow Green (568). Mint N.H., wide margins and precisely centered, beautiful color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $750.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only one other shares this lofty grade
37
2,100
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50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. left plate no. 17482 block of six, pretty shade, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine
900
475
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$1.00 Violet Black (571). Bottom left corner plate no. 18681 block of six with siderographer's initials, lightly hinged with several Mint N.H., few natural gum skips, choice centering, Extremely Fine
425
300
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H. top plate no. 14306 and arrow block of ten, radiant color, gorgeous centering, few light natural gum skips, Extremely Fine
1,760
1,200
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Top plate no. 14306 block of six, rich color light strikes of oval cancels, small crease and lightly soiled in selvage, otherwise Very Fine, a rare used plate block, we have not offered another in Power Search
E. 300-400
275
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with crisp bright colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00)
190
750
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., vivid colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $395.00)
190
400
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., bright colors, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine
190
170
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Eight singles, incl. five Mint N.H., two lightly hinged and one used, two with red plate nos. at top, nice range of shades, also few with slight vignette shifts, Very Fine group
1,135
800
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Four blocks of four, incl. three center line and one siderographer's, nice range of shades from dark to bright, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,725
2,000
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. block of four with horizontal guide line, radiant color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
760
425
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. block of four with wide top and left corner selvage, rich colors, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles
760
450
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. block of four with wide top right corner selvage, intense shade and impression on bright paper, usual light natural gum bends, Very Fine and choice
760
550
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Center line block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., brilliant colors, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ does not price graded blocks), Scott Retail as singles
550
400
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. center line block of four, brilliant colors, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a stunning block
800
550
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. center line block of four, intense colors approaching Scott 573a, bright paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful block
800
550
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. center line block of four, brilliant colors, choice centering, few tiny natural gum skips, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
800
600
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. center line block of four, dark shade approaching Scott 573a, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
800
550
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. top arrow block of four, radiant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful position block, with 1982 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
760
600
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. top arrow block of four, brilliant colors, fresh and Very Fine, attractive position multiple, Scott Retail as singles
760
500
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. block of four with blue plate no. 14326 at right, unusual color which has a pastel appearance to it, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles
760
425
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. bottom arrow block of four, brilliant colors, bottom stamps small natural gum skips, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles
760
425
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. left arrow block of four, brilliant colors, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), Scott Retail as singles
760
650
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, bright colors, two stamps small natural perf disc indentations, Very Fine
3,500
1,600
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, warm colors, detailed impressions, fresh and Very Fine
3,500
1,300
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, single hinge mark in selvage only, brilliant colors, Very Fine
2,250
1,400
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, barely hinged where few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced at top center, bright colors, Very Fine, attractive plate block
2,250
1,300
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Block of 24, significantly brighter shade than the following lot, six strikes of blind oval cancels, few light paper flaws to be expected in such a large multiple, Fine-Very Fine appearance, scarce multiple representing $120.00 of postage, Scott Retail as blocks of four
570
350
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, bright colors, neat strikes of blind oval cancels, selvage slightly reduced and bit of light soiling at top, otherwise Fine, an exceedingly rare used plate block of the $5.00 1922 Issue, we have not offered another since 2001
E. 400-500
475
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Eight used multiples, incl. block of 14, block of ten, right arrow block of eleven on piece, block of 15 with perfin, block of six, right arrow block of nine, block of four and siderographer's block of four, most with blind oval cancels, nice range of shades with some very dark, few flaws to be expected, overall a Fine-Very Fine and very desirable group
1,700
425
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$5.00 Carmine Lake and Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H., deep rich colors on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1923 ISSUE IN THE SCARCER SHADE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only six others share this grade
325
2,600
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$5.00 Carmine Lake and Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H. center line block of four, rich colors, gorgeous centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this shade
1,600
750
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$5.00 Carmine Lake and Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, deep rich colors, natural short gum at top, usual natural gum skips and bends, Very Fine, attractive and scarce plate block in the Scott-listed sub-shade
4,500
1,600
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$5.00 Carmine Lake and Dark Blue (573a). Block of 24, each row with neat "Chicago Ill." roller cancel, deep rich colors, few small flaws incl. few perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine appearance, scarce large multiple representing $120.00 of postage
E. 400-500
400
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