Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — Postal Note, Parcel Post (PN, Q, JQ, QE)
1c Bister, Postal Note, Trial Color Plate Proof on White Wove (PN1TC). Bottom right corner plate no. 155950 block of eight, large margins other sides, pencil "Yellow Y 324R" at bottom, few light natural paper wrinkles, tiny tear at far edge of selvage at right, otherwise Very Fine, extremely scarce and desirable trial color proof for the first Postal Note issue, listed but unpriced in Scott, this is the only color listed
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 two have graded higher to date and only four others share this grade.
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfect centering, pristine color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $780.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)
2c Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfect centering, lovely shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $780.00)
3c Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, rich color, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,200.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only three others share this grade, one grades higher
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. certificate for strip and 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $730.00 as 95, $2,150.00 as 98)
5c Parcel Post (Q5). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $730.00)
20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins on all sides, post-office freshEXTREMELY FINE NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT PARCEL POST, THE FIRST GOVERNMENT-ISSUED STAMP IN THE WORLD TO DEPICT AN AIRPLANE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00)
25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $485.00 as 90, $1,250.00 as 95)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). With bottom plate no. 6424, stamp Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage only, beautiful margins and incredibly well-centered, brilliant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,900.00), only five graded 98 (and one 100)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., brilliant color, proof-like impression, mathematically perfect centering seldom found on this difficult value, post-office freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE. THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATION OF THE SERIES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,900.00). Only five graded 98 (and one 100).
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., beautiful intense color on crisp paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00).
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,700.00)
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Beautiful wide margins, essentially balanced and with choice color, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00)
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp impression on bright paper with selvage at right, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
With 2007 P.F. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,800.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only seven others share it with this stamp.
75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H. top plate no. 6299 block of six, incredibly well-centered, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE POST-OFFICE FRESH CONDITION. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST-QUALITY 75-CENT PARCEL POST PLATE NUMBER BLOCKS OF SIX IN EXISTENCE.
With 1983 and 2006 P.F. certificates
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, proof-like impression, almost mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PARCEL POST ISSUE. THIS IS THE HIGHEST P.S.E. GRADED EXAMPLE TO DATE
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; not priced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $10,700.00 as 98). Only one other shares this grade.
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, vivid colorEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1913 PARCEL POST SERIES TOP VALUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and excellent centeringEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL JUMBO-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR PARCEL POST IN PERFECT POST-OFFICE FRESH CONDITION.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00 as 90, $4,500.00 as 95)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Balanced margins, incredible intense color and lightly hinged, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,650.00)
$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Wide well-balanced margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $415.00)
1c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ1). Mint N.H., fabulous wide balanced margins, intense color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $590.00), four graded 98, none higher
1c, 10c, 25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ1, JQ4-JQ5). Mint N.H., 25c fine, other two Very Fine-Extremely Fine, 1c with 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $85.00) and 10c with 1999 P.F. certificate
5c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ3). Mint N.H., wide balanced Jumbo margins, rich color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a fabulous stamp worth of grading, with 2002 P.F. certificate
25c Yellow Green, Special Handling (QE4a). Mint N.H., beautiful wide margins and precise centering, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $385.00)