Sale 72: Gems of Philately

Lot 294    

1903, 2¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within beautifully balanced oversized margins, stunning rich radiant color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, an outstanding large margin gem, one of six examples to grade as such with only four higher; with 2005 P.S.E. and 2015 P.S.A.G. Graded certificates (both XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $550).
Scott No. 301    $38.

Realized: $500

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Lot 295    

1903, 3¢ bright violet, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem; with 1990 P.F. & 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $825).
Scott No. 302    $130.

Realized: $375

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Lot 296    

1903, 5¢ blue, o.g., never hinged, oversized margins and choice centering, intensely rich color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $650).
Scott No. 304    $150.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 297    

1902, 13¢ purple black, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally centered with large balanced margins, fresh with beautiful rich deep color, Superb; with 1986 & 2004 P.F. and 2003 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $1,900).
Scott No. 308    $100.

A EXTRAORDINARY NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 13¢ HARRISON ISSUE.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 298    

1902, 13¢ purple black, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins, rich color and immaculate freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $775).
Scott No. 308    $100.

Realized: $600

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Lot 299 E   

1903, 15¢ Henry Clay, portrait and initial framework progressive essay, on India die sunk on card (153x204mm, die size 75x88mm), incomplete engraving showing complete portrait and initial background lines, blue "66439" handstamp on reverse, bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice, an unrecorded essay, unlisted in the Scott catalog.
Scott No. 309E    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

THE UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE ESSAY OF THE 1903 15¢ HENRY CLAY ISSUE.

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Lot 300    

1903, 15¢ olive green, bottom margin plate "3202" number single, o.g., never hinged, intensely rich color, choice centering amid huge margins, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 1984, 2002 and 2011 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95J, SMQ $5,200).
Scott No. 309    $475.

A REMARKABLE LARGE MARGIN MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1903 15¢ CLAY ISSUE.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 301    

1903, $1 black, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, bold color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,300).
Scott No. 311    $600.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 302    

1903, 2¢ carmine, type I, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid oversized margins, rich bright color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, an exceptional stamp; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $475).
Scott No. 319    $15.

Realized: $375

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