Sale 984 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010
Category — 1922-29 and Later Issues (Scott 574 onwards)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1003
1c Green, Rotary (578). Mint N.H., radiant color, well-centered, Extremely Fine Gem, this rotary press printing is difficult to find in the higher grades, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00), only one has graded higher to date and only seven others share this grade
170
600
1004
3c Violet, Perf 10 (584). Mint N.H. block of 20, rich color, choice centering throughout, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, an excellent opportunity to break out some singles which may grade highly, Scott Retail as singles
1,250
900
Back to Top1005
3c Violet, Perf 10 (584). Mint N.H. plate no. 17161 block of four, rich color and detailed impression, phenomenal centering, Extremely Fine Gem
425
225
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4c Yellow Brown, Perf 10 (585). Phenomenal centering and choice bright color and impression, bold face-free corner cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $250.00), the only one to receive this high grade with none higher
0
350
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7c Black, Perf 10 (588). Mint N.H., bright shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only one has graded higher to date (at 98J)
27
500
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7c Black, Perf 10 (588). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, intense shade, Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find with this centering, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $280.00)
27
170
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. pair, intense color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00)
425
950
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1011
5c Lexington-Concord (619). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $320.00)
35
130
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5c Lexington-Concord (619). Mint N.H. top plate no. 16807 block of six, handsomely centered, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
310
325
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering almost throughout entire sheet, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
600
325
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., bright color, nice centering, typical gum bends, Very Fine
600
250
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2c White Plains Souvenir Sheet (630). Mint N.H., rich color, usual natural gum bends, Fine-Very Fine
600
225
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H. bottom left corner plate no. 19747 selvage, phenomenally wide margins, certainly a Jumbo for this Rotary Press printing, essentially perfectly centered as well, deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED CORNER PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF SCOTT 634A.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
650
2,200
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, bright paper, Fine, with copy of 2001 P.S.E. certificate for block
650
250
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2c, 5c Hawaii Ovpt. (647-648). Bottom left plate no. blocks of four, 2c lightly hinged, 5c Mint N.H., Very Fine-Extremely Fine
550
275
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4c Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H., pretty shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $740.00), only three have graded higher
37
350
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9c Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H. top left plate no. 18744 single, choice margins and perfectly centered, bright pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem
70
325
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00), only two have graded higher to date
230
700
Back to Top1022
10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., vivid color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $295.00)
230
225
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Two Mint N.H. singles, brilliant color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
460
180
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H. vertical strip of five with selvage at top, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,150
350
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50c Lilac (701). Mint N.H., luminous color on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $480.00)
52
160
Back to Top1026
2c Lake Placid (716). Mint N.H., wide margins and flawless centering, bright color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $350.00)
0
375
Back to Top1027
$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H. bottom left corner selvage block of four, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), Scott Retail as singles
600
650
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$5.00 Presidential (834). Mint N.H., bright colors, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a difficult issue to find in such choice condition, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $300.00)
85
300
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8c Liberty, Shifted Vignette (1041B var). Mint N.H., vignette shifted significantly to bottom with part printed at top, Very Fine
E. 100-150
350
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8c Boston Tea Party, Engraved Black Omitted (1480b/1482b). Four Mint N.H. pairs, each from the same position in the block, Very Fine, Scott Retail as percentage of price of blocks
1,100
200
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15c Coral Reefs, Imperforate (1827b-1828b). 13 Mint N.H. pairs, all but one with large margins, bright colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as percentage of price of blocks
2,700
350
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22c American Folk Art, Engraved Black Omitted (2237b-2238b). Mint N.H. strip of five, two pairs and single, bright and fresh, Very Fine, Scott Retail as percentage of price of blocks
812
140
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29c Jan E. Matzeliger, Imperforate (2567c). Mint N.H. pair, large margins, Very Fine and choice
400
140
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29c Alaska Highway, Black (engr.) Omitted (2635a). Mint N.H. block of 24 with selvage at left and bottom, brilliant colors, centered to right as are approximately half of the known copiesFINE. A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE BLOCK OF 24 OF THE 29-CENT ALASKA WITH THE ENGRAVED BLACK OMITTED.
A footnote in Scott Catalogue notes that "Almost half the recorded No. 2635a errors are poorly centered. These sell for approximately $400.00.". It is believed there are 220 examples in total, so this multiple represents a large portion of the world's supply.
Scott Retail as singles
16,800
0
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29c Alaska Highway, Black (engr.) Omitted (2635a). Mint N.H. bottom right corner selvage block of four, centered to right as are approximately half of recorded copies, Fine, scarce, a desirable corner position multiple, Scott Retail as singles
2,800
0
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Modern Errors. Four different Mint N.H. modern errors, incl. pair of Nos. 1697b-1698b, two singles of No. 1937b, pair of Nos. 2242b-2243b and pair of Nos. 2436b-2437b, fresh colors, each accompanied by normal stamps for comparison, Very Fine, Scott Retail as percentage of price of blocks
1,100
200
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