Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1925 and Later Issues (Scott 622 and Later Issues)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1345
13c Green (622). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $640.00), only eight have graded higher to date
22
450
1346
17c Black (623). Mint N.H., precisely centered, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $230.00)
25
150
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1c Green (632). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00)
0
275
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1c Green, Perf 11 x 10-1/2, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (632b). Top stamp lightly hinged, bottom Mint N.H., Fine, scarce and seldom offered perforation error, "SS&CCO" (Scott Stamp and Coin Co.) handstamp guarantee and with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
3,500
1,200
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1-1/2c Yellow Brown (633). Mint N.H., exquisite centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
2
375
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2c Carmine, Ty. I, "Long Ear" Recut (634 var). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, unusually choice centering for this difficult Rotary Press issue, Extremely Fine Gem, scarce in such superb condition, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; the variety unpriced in SMQ)
400
400
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., brilliant color and impression which draws the eye into its depths, nicely complemented by bright paper, unusually choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE II ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1984 and 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,350.00). Only six have graded higher to date.
650
2,700
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., lovely margins and well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
650
550
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3c Violet (635). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $365.00 as 98), only one other has achieved this grade which is the highest awarded to date
0
2,100
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4c Yellow Brown (636). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $440.00 as 98), this is the highest graded awarded to date and the only example to achieve this lofty grade
3
2,300
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6c Red Orange (638). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with precise even margins, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
400
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7c Black (639). Mint N.H. with top selvage, outstanding margins and precision centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
325
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8c Olive Green (640). Mint N.H., incredible Jumbo margins for this typically small-margined Rotary Press printing, perfectly centered, lovely vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, matchless quality, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00 for 98, unpriced in the 100 grade), only one other shares this grade and only one higher
3
1,400
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8c Olive Bister (640). Mint N.H., outstanding precise centering, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
400
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9c Rose (641). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, lovely fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, withy 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $490.00)
3
400
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10c Orange (642). Mint N.H., vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $490.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade
5
1,800
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-1/2c Olive Brown (653). Mint N.H., marvelous Jumbo margins and precisely centered, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $285 as 98; unpriced in the 100 grade)
0
180
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1c Kans. Ovpt. (658). Mint N.H., pretty color, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $470.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others share this desirable grade
4
2,500
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3c Kans. Ovpt. (661). Mint N.H., outstanding balanced margins, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,450.00)
37
1,000
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3c Kans. Ovpt. (661). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, lovely color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00)
37
275
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4c Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, pretty shade as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT KANS. OVERPRINT, 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 $1,450.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only one other shares this grade.
37
3,250
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4c Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H., gorgeous margins and flawless centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, marvelous quality, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,450.00)
37
1,100
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6c Kans. Ovpt. (664). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, fresh, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $670.00)
55
425
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8c Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., beautiful bright color, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT KANS. OVERPRINT HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 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 (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,100.00 as 98)
180
15,000
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8c Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., pretty shade, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $265.00)
180
160
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10c Kans. Ovpt. (668). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide and balanced margins for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $510.00), only two have graded higher to date
45
475
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10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., vibrant color, balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate
230
120
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-1/2c Brown (684). Mint N.H., wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $305.00)
0
200
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4c Brown, Coil (687). Mint N.H. joint line pair, flawless centering, crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $480.00)
20
425
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12c Brown Violet (693). Mint N.H. with bottom right plate no. 20614 selvage, wonderfully wide jumbo margins and virtually perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $150.00 for 95, $600.00 for 98)
8
225
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13c Yellow Green (694). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $440.00)
3
375
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15c Gray (696). Mint N.H. with bottom right plate no. 20458, choice margins and perfectly centered, clean impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00)
12
700
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20c Carmine Rose (698). Mint N.H. with top right plate no. 20538, incredibly wide Jumbo margins, and essentially perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $165.00 for 95, $680.00 for 98)
12
200
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30c Brown (700). Mint N.H., deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $930.00)
22
650
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50c Red Lilac (701). Mint N.H., mathematically centered, lovely bright pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00)
52
700
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2c Arbor Day (717). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $420.00), this grade is the highest awarded to date, and this stamp is the only one to achieve Gem 100
0
0
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10c National Parks (749). mint N.H., huge balanced margins, beautiful impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $880.00)
4
425
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$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H. block of eight, rich colors, choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
1,200
650
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