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Lot 2068 |
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1903, 2¢ carmine (301), extraordinarily well centered within huge margins for this issue, absolutely dazzling color on bright paper, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,250 for a normal 98.
Scott $40
A SIMPLY GORGEOUS STAMP. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE BY THE PSE AND IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 2069 |
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1903, 3¢ bright violet (302), bottom margin part imprint mint single, perfectly centered within huge margins, wonderfully fresh rich color, pristine never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $3,050 as an normal 98.
Scott $140
A SPECTACULAR LARGE MARGINED GEM, BEARING THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY THE PSE TO A NEVER HINGED SINGLE, WITH TWO OTHERS AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 2070 |
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1903, 10¢ pale red brown (307), mathematically centered within extravagantly large balanced margins, rich warm color, crisp paper, immaculate never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $5,000 as an normal 98.
Scott $150
A MATCHLESS OVERSIZED MINT SINGLE IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE, AWARDED A 98J BY THE PSE, THE HIGHEST GRADED YET FOR A NEVER HINGE SINGLE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: 1993 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98J.
Provenance: "Westchester"
As anyone who has searched for a stellar 10¢ is aware, this is one supremely difficult value. In fact, other than the example we have here, the next highest grade available would be a normal 95.
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Lot 2071 |
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1902, 13¢ purple black (308), absolute perfection in centering within unbelievably large margins for this value, exquisitely fresh with gorgeous color and unblemished never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $2,700 as a 98, unpriced in 100 and 100J.
Scott $100
A SUPERB STAMP OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS, SIMPLY THE FINEST AVAILABLE, THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE AND THE ONLY 100J.
Expertization: 1990 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Gem 100J.
Provenance: V. Moris, "Westchester"
Were this the 1¢ value of the 1902 issue, we would be astounded by its existence. How much more so then, this 13¢.
The 1902 issue produced small margined, unusually poorly centered stamps. In fact, the PSE has awarded only one other stamp of the issue the coveted grade of 100J. For this reason, we would suggest this stamp as one of the most memorable of the Golden State collection.
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Lot 2072 |
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1903, 15¢ olive green (309), near perfect centering within huge margins for the issue, glowing color on bright paper, prooflike impression, flawless never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $3,600 as an normal 95.
Scott $500
A MAGNIFICENT JUMBO MARGINED MINT SINGLE, BEING THE HIGHEST GRADED NEVER HINGED JUMBO BY THE PSE TO DATE, THE ONLY ONE AT THIS GRADE WITH JUST TWO GRADED AT 98.
Expertization: 2000 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J.
Provenance: "Westchester"
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Lot 2073 |
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1903, 50¢ orange (310), near perfect centering within large margins, brilliant color on equally bright paper, strong impression, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $8,750.
Scott $1,250
A SUPERB 50¢ 1902 ISSUE, BEING ONE OF SEVEN GRADED 95 OR 95J WITH NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1998 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: "Westchester"
This is an exceptional stamp and one we believe would be difficult to improve upon. Given its complete lack of distractions (nibbed perforations, inclusions and other such issues) we feel a higher grade would be in order.
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Lot 2074 |
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1903, $5 dark green (313), beautifully centered, rich dark shade with a strong impression on fresh crisp paper, immaculate never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $15,900.
Scott $6,500
Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 2075 |
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1904, 3¢ Louisiana Purchase (325), top margin with imprint mint single, precise centering within huge balanced margins, full crisp perforations, deep color, flawless never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $4,650 for a normal 98.
Scott $200
AN IMPRESSIVE LARGE MARGINED GEM, BEING THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE BY THE PSE AND THE SOLE EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 1995 PF (for block from where this originated) and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98J.
Provenance: "Westchester"
The Louisiana Purchase issue is the middle of the first three Commemorative sets to be issued at the beginning of the 20th century. Each one of these sets share two traits: worse than usual centering and smaller than usual margins. Which is why an experienced collector, upon viewing this example, will immediately appreciate the awesome quality of the 3¢ offered here.
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Lot 2076 |
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1907, 1¢ Jamestown (328), perfectly centered with positively huge margins for any value from this notorious set, full crisp perforations, post office fresh color, paper and never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $2,250 for normal 98.
Scott $70
AN UNBELIEVABLE 1¢ JAMESTOWN WITH A MARGIN SIZE JUST NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE, THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY THE PSE TO DATE FOR A 1¢ AND THE SOLE EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 2077 |
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1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific (398), perfectly centered within "boardwalk" margins, incredibly fresh color and paper, pristine never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $875 for normal 98.
Scott $40
A STRIKING JUMBO MARGINED MINT SINGLE, BEING ONE OF ONLY THREE AWARDED THIS GRADE BY THE PSE WITH ONLY ONE HIGHER (100).
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 2078 |
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1913, 10¢ orange Panama-Pacific (400A), right plate no. 6139 single, absolutely perfectly centered within huge perfectly balanced margins that one could truly describe as "boxy", rich color on fresh paper, immaculate never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo gem. SMQ $5500 for a 98, unpriced in 100 or 100J.
Scott $450
A SIMPLY AMAZING STAMP THAT HAS BEEN AWARDED THE HIGHEST GRADE FOR ANY 10¢ PAN PACIFIC, BEING THE SOLE EXAMPLE TO RECEIVE THE COVETED 100J.
Expertization: 1993 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Gem 100J.
This 10¢ Pan Pacific is the kind of stamp that may have initially served as inspiration for the concept of grading. How else can we so succinctly express the perfection we find on this example than to say "100J".
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Lot 2079 |
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1915, 2¢ Panama-Pacific, perf 10 (402), mathematically centered within perfectly balanced margins, lovely color, crisp paper, fresh never hinged original gum, Superb. SMQ $2,800.
Scott $170
A SCARCE SUPERB MINT SINGLE BEING THE HIGHEST NUMERICAL GRADE TO DATE BY THE PSE (THERE IS ONE 98J).
Expertization: 1992 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.
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Lot 2080 |
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1919, 3¢ Victory (537), perfectly centered within the largest margins imaginable, lovely fresh color on brilliant paper, pristine never hinged original gum, a Superb gem jumbo. SMQ $330 for a 98, unpriced in 100 or 100J.
Scott $20
AN EXQUISITE AND PERFECT SUPER JUMBO MINT SINGLE IN THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH JUST TWO OTHERS.
Expertization: 1990 PF and 1991 & 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Gem 100J.
Provenance: "Westchester"
We have, over the course of 40+ years, sold hundreds, possibly even thousands of this stamp, but never, ever, have we seen anything closely resembling this example.
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Lot 2081 |
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1923, 2¢ carmine, rotary coil waste (595), top margin, star and plate number 14124 single, beautifully centered within balanced margins, absolutely huge at the sides, with a guide line and full perforations at left, rich color pristine never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
A BREATHTAKING MINT SINGLE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS, CERTAINLY THE MOST DRAMATIC EXAMPLE EXTANT.
Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate.
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Lot 2082 |
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1938, $5 Presidential, red brown & black shade (834a), virtually perfectly centered, fresh rich color, impeccable never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $4,400.
Scott $3,000
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE RED BROWN SHADE, ONLY FIVE OF WHICH HAVE BEEN GRADED BY THE PSE CERTIFICATE, AND THIS EXAMPLE IS THE HIGHEST AND SOLE EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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