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Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1918-20 Offset Printing Issues (Scott 525-536)
2c Carmine, Ty. IV (526). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 2-CENT TYPE IV OFFSET PRINTING ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $4,100.00). The highest grade awarded and equaled by no others.
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2c Carmine, Ty. V (527). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate (Gem 100)
2c Carmine, Ty. Va (528). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00), the highest grade awarded
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2c Carmine, Ty. VI (528A). Mint N.H., wonderful rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates
2c Carmine, Ty. VII (528B). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE VII IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade in SMQ, SMQ $3,750.00 as 100). he highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it
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3c Violet, Ty. III (529). Mint N.H., rich color on crisp paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00), the highest grade awarded and only four others share it
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3c Purple, Ty. IV, Double Impression (530a). Mint N.H., deep rich color, subtle doubling, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 NH)
1c-3c 1918-20 Offset Issue, Imperforate (531-534A, 535). Mint N.H., huge margins, Extremely Fine Gems, No. 532 graded 98, No. 535 graded 98J
2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. top plate no. 11260 block of six with wide top sheet margin, large to huge margins, brilliant color, fresh and Extremely Fine
2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 11260 block of six, large margins, radiant color, Very Fine and choice
2c Carmine, Ty. V, Imperforate (533). Mint N.H. left and right plate no. 11260 blocks of six, both have large margins showing part of adjoining stamps on all three sides, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, a wonderful matched pair of Mint N.H. side margin plate blocks
2c Carmine, Ty. Va, Imperforate (534). Mint N.H., huge margins including plate no. 12007 sheet margin at left, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00 for 100)
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2c Carmine, Ty. VI, Imperforate (534A). Mint N.H. with wide right plate no. 11703 sheet margin, Jumbo margins with large portions of all five adjoining stamps other sides, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 as 100, unpriced in Jumbo grade), scarce in this superb grade with a plate number
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Mint N.H., huge balanced margins, perfect color and impression on crisp white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE VII IMPERFORATE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Most Type VII stamps were used by private vending and affixing-machine companies. However, unlike Scott 314A and 482A, a small supply of the imperforate 2c Type VII stamps did reach the public.
Ex Depew. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,750.00). Only one grades higher (at 100) and only two others share this desirable grade.
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2c Carmine, Ty. VII, Imperforate (534B). Large margins top and bottom, margins at sides are full, fresh color, small pencil signature on gum, Very Fine, with 1954 A.P.S. certificate as the old Scott No. 532d (stating "Type VII Offset")
1c Gray Green (536). Mint N.H., rich color, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1919 ONE-CENT GRAY GREEN PERF 12-1/2 ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,000.00). Only one grades higher and none share this desirable grade.
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