Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — Parcel Post Postage Due, Special Handling (Scott JQ1-JQ5, QE1-QE4a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2447
1c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ1). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6226 block of six, left perfs close on left three, Fine plate block
800
225
2448
2c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2). Mint N.H., wide margins, fresh and crisp, strong color and sharp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $275.00)
190
275
Back to Top2449
2c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2). Bottom plate no. 6243 block of six, wonderfully fresh, some very skillful vertical perf strengthening visible under magnification (appears Mint N.H.), Fine-Very Fine, scarce plate block
3,250
550
Back to Top2450
5c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ3). Left plate no. 6231 block of six, some very light perf strengthening, otherwise stamps Mint N.H., Fine
525
0
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10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date (13 others share it)
375
950
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25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Incredible Jumbo margins and mathematically centered, deep color with large grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and the only example to achieve this grade
5
950
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10c-25c Special Handling (QE1-QE4a). Mint N.H. plate blocks, variety of printings, 25c yellow Green shade (reduced selvage), otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine
585
150
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