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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, showing portions of all eight surrounding stamps, bright color, blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, the perfect used 3c 1851 stamp in the finest condition attainable, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in 100 Jumbo grade, SMQ $1,100.00 as 100), only three Ty. II stamps have achieved this ultimate grade, a very small number considering that 312 have been submitted for grading
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge to enormous margins including bottom left sheet corner and parts of the three other adjoining stamps, magnificent color described as Dull Red on certificates but is a very deep shade closer to Brownish Carmine, neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Kirke, with 2005 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,100.00 as 100), only two Ty. II stamps have achieved this ultimate grade, the other is offered in the previous lot
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, showing portions of all eight surrounding stamps, bright color, blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, the perfect used 3c 1851 stamp in the finest condition attainable, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 as 100, unpriced in 100 Jumbo grade), only two Ty. II stamps have achieved this ultimate grade, the other offered in the following lot
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge to enormous margins including bottom left sheet corner and parts of the three other adjoining stamps, magnificent color described as Dull Red on certificates but is a very deep shade closer to Brownish Carmine, neat circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1851 TYPE II HAVE ACHIEVED THIS GRADE.
With 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), Only two other Type II's and five Type I's have achieved this perfect grade
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Jumbo margins all around with at least a trace of all eight adjoining stamps, bright color, neat red circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SPECTACULAR STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE OTHER EXAMPLES OF SCOTT 11 OR 11A HAVE ACHIEVED THIS GRADE TO DATE.
Many collectors have a tendency to discount how difficult it is to find imperforate classics in such superb condition. The assumption is that there are multiples which can be split to "make" perfect singles. However, one would need a lightly-cancelled block of nine, with no wrinkles or other minor defects, to produce a single such as the one offered here.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 98, unpriced in the higher grades). Only one other example of No. 11A and two of No. 11 have achieved this perfect grade
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge to enormous margins incl. bottom left sheet corner and parts of the three other adjoining stamps, magnificent color, neat circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE EXAMPLES HAVE ACHIEVED THIS GRADE TO DATE, AND THIS IS LIKELY THE ONLY ONE IN THE MORE DESIRABLE BROWNISH CARMINE SHADE.
With 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (100 Gem Jumbo; SMQ $860.00 as 98, unpriced in the 100 or 100 Jumbo grades). Only two others have achieved this perfect grade
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 15L1L noted on back, mathematically perfect centering with large and even margins, showing portions of adjoining stamps on all sides, neat grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,100.00), only three grade higher
3c Rose Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 42L3 noted on back, mathematically perfect centering with large margins showing portions of adjoining stamps, neat circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,100.00), only three grade higher
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Mathematically perfect centering with massive margins showing portions of three adjoining stamps and interpane margin with centerline at left, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,100.00), only three grade higher
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Horizontal strip of three, huge margins all around including part of eleven adjoining stamps, rich color and detailed impression, neat strikes of blue Charleston circular datestamp and black Vera Cruz oval transit marking
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MULTIPLE, WITH RICH COLOR, HUGE MARGINS ALL AROUND, AND A COLORED CANCEL. THIS STRIP IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; multiples are unpriced in SMQ)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Enormous margins all around including huge left interpane centerline margin, lightly cancelled by nearly face-free circular datestamp, bright shade and fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp with the exalted grade of Gem 100, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,100.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). From a bottom row position with enormous margins all around showing parts of five surrounding stamps and a portion of the bottom sheet margin, gorgeous shade and impression, cancelled by neat strike of blue Cincinnati circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, perfection, ex Caspary, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,100.00), one of ten graded 100 (there are two 100J)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Horizontal strip of three, huge margins all around including part of eleven adjoining stamps, rich color and detailed impression, neat strikes of blue Charleston circular datestamp and black Vera Cruz oval transit marking, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal-quality multiple, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; multiples are unpriced in SMQ)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around, including significant portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, part of adjoining stamp at right and sheet margin at left, brilliant color, well-struck New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem and especially desirable in the Brownish Carmine shade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), only six others have attained this grade, and only two have graded higher
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 12R5L, huge margins all around, including parts of five adjoining stamps, intense shade and impression on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and only six others share this grade, we do not know how many of these are in the more desirable Brownish Carmine shade offered here
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around incl. significant portion of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, part of adjoining stamp at right and sheet margin at left, brilliant color, well-struck New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem and especially desirable in the Brownish Carmine shade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $520.00 as 98), only three others have attained this grade to date, and only one has graded higher
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around incl. significant portion of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, part of adjoining stamp at right and sheet margin at left, brilliant color, well-struck New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem and especially desirable in the Brownish Carmine shade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $860.00 as 98), only four have attained this grade to date, and only two have graded higher
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins including portions of five adjoining stamps, vivid color complemented by blue circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $675.00)
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Brilliant color, huge margins including large parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, town datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 91L5L, pretty shade, huge margins all around including bottom left corner sheet margins and part of adjoining stamp at top, double transfer, attractive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins including parts of four surrounding stamps, cancelled by New York circular datestamp, bright shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 95L5L, huge margins all around including part of seven adjoining stamps, brilliant color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Jumbo margins incl. part of five adjoining stamps, rich color, bold circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 11L5L, brilliant color, huge margins including parts of five adjoining stamps, two letters of town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Massive side margins capturing large portions of adjoining stamps, full to large at top and bottom, pretty color, corner strike of town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98)
3c Deep Claret, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins which capture parts of seven adjoining stamps, deep rich color, light town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2006 P.F. (Superb 98 Jumbo) and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 98 Dull Red, unpriced in higher grade)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 41L2L, huge margins all around incl. parts of four adjoining stamps, bright color, black grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $500.00 as 98), only seven Ty. II examples have graded higher to date
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Brilliant color, huge margins incl. large parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, town datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $680.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grades)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 41L2L, huge margins all around incl. parts of four adjoining stamps, bright color, black grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $520.00 as 98), only five Ty. II examples have graded higher to date
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, bright color, face-free strikes of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00)
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Brilliant color, large margins, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with two 2006 P.S.E. certificates, one as Claret (which we are going with here) and one as Dull Red (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around, radiant color beautifully complemented by neat blue Aug. 13 circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 72L3, vivid color and large margins, portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, face-free town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, radiant color, face-free strikes of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 99R2L with upper label block and right diamond block joined, large even margins, deep rich color, neat grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00 as Dull Red)
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Positions 10/20L5, vertical pair, huge margins all around including top right corner sheet margins, brilliant color on bright paper, clearly-struck circular datestamp, accompanying P.F. certificate notes tiny toned spot in bottom stamp above the "U" of "U.S." which is there but utterly insignificant, still Extremely Fine Gem pair, with 2012 P.F. certificate as Claret, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate with default shade classification as Dull Red (Superb 98; pairs not priced in SMQ), this is the highest grade awarded to a pair and no others have achieved this grade
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 99R2L with upper label block and right diamond block joined, large even margins, deep rich color, neat grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00 as Dull Red)
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Large even margins all around incl. portions of three adjoining stamps, New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins all around incl. significant portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, radiant color, face-free strikes of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $500.00)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 6L1L, huge margins all around incl. sheet margin at top and traces of adjoining stamps at sides, perfect central strike of "Paid" circular grid, Extremely Fine Gem and especially desirable in the Brownish Carmine shade, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $550.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Positions 5-6R2L, horizontal pair, right stamp double transfer, large to huge margins including sheet margin at top and part of three adjoining stamps, brilliant color, light strike of blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used pair, with 1993 P.S.E., 2004 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; pairs not priced in SMQ), only one pair grades higher
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 65R1L, large margins including huge portions of adjoining stamps at sides, rich color, dark blue Cincinnati O. datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00)
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Position 1R2L, large to huge margins including top left corner sheet margins, bright shade, neat strike of 1856 New Haven Conn. circular datestamp, small corner crease confined to margin, still Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large to huge Jumbo margins, almost surely a corner position, neat Syracuse N.Y. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00 as 95, $750.00 as 98)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge Jumbo margins incl. parts of five adjoining stamps, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00 as 95, $860.00 as 98)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large to huge margins incl. part of three adjoining stamps, also with part imprint and "No." of the plate no. selvage at left, radiant color, neat strike of blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, very desirable with the imprint (these never seem to grade as high as they should), with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 as 95, $750.00 as 98)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge Jumbo margins incl. parts of five adjoining stamps, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00 as 95, $860.00 as 98)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Large to enormous Jumbo margins showing bit to parts of six other adjoining stamps, lovely color, light grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00 for 95, $860.00 for 98) as No. 11 prior to 2008 Scott reclassification
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge to enormous Jumbo margins showings bits to parts of five adjoining stamps, rich color, dark blue circular datestamps, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 for 95, $750.00 for 98) as No. 11 prior to 2008 Scott reclassification
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large even margins with portions of adjoining stamps, neat New York circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large to huge margins, bright color, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Positions 28-29L2L, horizontal pair, large margins all around including parts of frame lines of adjoining stamps at top and right, vivid color and clear impression, blue Philadelphia circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a fresh and beautiful pair, with 2011 P.F., 2001 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; pairs unpriced in SMQ)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 19L3, deep rich color, large margins with portions of five adjoining stamps, bright orange red segmented cork cancel which is similar to the killer used on Louisville & Cincinnati Mail Line covers, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2004 P.F., 1995 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00 as Dull Red)
3c Experimental Orange Brown, Ty. II (11A var). Position 27R1L, large to full margins incl. portions of two adjoining stamps, beautiful bright color in this scarce shade complemented by blue town cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), unpriced in SMQ in this shade, the SMQ price for XF 90 graded Dull Red is nearly 6x the Scott Retail value, this shade is nearly 30x Scott Retail of the normal Dull Red
3c Rose Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 90R3, beautiful color in this bright sub-shade, clear margins all around capturing frame line of stamp below, cancelled by bold strike of red town datestamp, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 1991 and 2004 P.F. certificates, with 1992 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $85.00 as Dull Red)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large margins all around, brilliant color, neat strike of green circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, scarce with the green cancel, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $75.00 with no premium for the colored cancel)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). With recut inner lines, huge top right sheet corner margin single, ample to huge other sides, circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $40.00 for 85, $85.00 for 90)
3c Experimental Orange Brown, Ty. II (11A var). Full to huge margins, including parts of two adjoining stamps, radiant color nicely contrasted by blue Philadelphia circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine example of this rare shade, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; this rare shade unpriced in SMQ)
3c Plate 2 Orange Brown, Ty. II (11A var). Position 31L2L, vivid color, wide margins to clear at bottom left, neat strike of blue circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this rare and desirable Plate 2L shade, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90), with 2010 P.S.E. certificate as No. 10A Orange Brown which it is not (VF-XF 85)