Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — 1922 and Later Issues (Scott 537 to 573a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
85
3c Violet (537). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with huge margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect
20
375
86
2c Pilgrim (549). Mint N.H., deep rich color, enormous margins, Extremely Fine Gem
14
375
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-1/2c Olive Brown (551). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $50.00)
1
110
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1c Deep Green (552). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on post-office fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $55.00)
2
115
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1-1/2c Yellow Brown (553). Mint N.H., pretty color, choice centering with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $24.00 as 90, $60.00 as 95)
4
95
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2c Carmine (554). Mint N.H., brilliant color on unusually bright paper, Jumbo margins all around with long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, scarce with such wide margins, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $55.00 as 95, $145.00 as 98)
2
220
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5c Dark Blue (557). Mint N.H., intense color and detailed impression on bright paper, wide and well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00)
42
650
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6c Red Orange (558). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $390.00), only one stamp has graded higher that 95 thus far
75
500
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7c Black (559). Mint N.H., intense shade and remarkably detailed impression on crisp white paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stunning stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $41.00)
18
110
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8c Olive Green (560). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins on all sides, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00), this is the highest grade awarded to Scott 560, and one of only two to achieve this grade
105
3,500
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9c Rose (561). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $425.00)
29
1,200
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10c Orange (562). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $90.00)
37
230
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12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $80.00 as 95, $225.00 as 98)
13
280
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14c Blue (565). Mint N.H., intense color and detailed impression on radiant paper, extra wide margins which are well-balanced, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $55.00)
8
115
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15c Gray (566). Mint N.H., intense shade beautifully contrasted by bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $240.00)
42
350
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20c Carmine Rose (567). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $240.00)
42
425
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25c Yellow Green (568). Mint N.H., pretty shade on crisp paper, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem condition, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00)
37
290
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30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H. with plate no. at top, rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $145.00)
62
200
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50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. with plate no. at right, pretty shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with copy of 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00), this is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to Scott 570
100
625
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$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H. with plate no. F 14268 at top, sharp proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2006 P.F. certificate
95
325
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $1,200.00 as 98)
175
1,800
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., beautiful bright colors on white paper, perfectly centered with wide and perfectly proportioned margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1922 ISSUE IS THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
With 1985 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00), this is the highest grade awarded to Scott 573. An example graded 98 realized $1,700 hammer in our Sale 902
240
4,000
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$5.00 Carmine Lake and Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H., intense color which leaves no doubt that this is the shade variety, the color nicely contrasted by bright paper, gorgeous centering with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate
375
2,200
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