Sale 72: Gems of Philately

Lot 343    

Airmail, 1918, 6¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color on bright paper, Superb, a stunning gem; with 2016 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (98, SSV $1,600).
Scott No. C1    $120.

Realized: $700

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Lot 344    

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large evenly balanced margins, rich intense color and Post Office fresh, Superb, a wonderful gem example with only one example grading higher; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,375).
Scott No. C2    $130.

A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1918 16¢ AIRMAIL ISSUE.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 345    

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color on pristine bright paper, a Superb gem, one of four examples to receive this lofty grade with none higher; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $3,250).
Scott No. C3    $140.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1918 24¢ JENNY AIRMAIL ISSUE.

We offered a margin single grade P.S.E. Gem 100 in our Washington 2006 auction which realized $5,000 hammer. A quick search of the Siegel website shows that they have never offered this stamp in any grade higher than 98J.

Realized: $8,500

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Lot 346 o   

Airmail, 1923, 8¢ dark green, exceptional centering within balanced margins, bright and fresh, cancelled by oval duplex, a Superb gem; with 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SSV $475).
Scott No. C4    $15.

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Lot 347    

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, evenly balanced margins and perfect centering, intensely rich color on bright paper, Superb; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,200).
Scott No. C6    $140.

A STUNNING NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1923 24¢ AIRMAIL ISSUE.

Realized: $625

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Lot 348    

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete, o.g., never hinged, each hand-selected for choice centering, evenly balanced margins and rich deep colors, an Extremely Fine to Superb set, one of the finest sets of the 1930 Graf Zeppelin issue we have ever offered; each with two P.S.E. Graded certificates (latest 2015) (all XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,750).
Scott No. C13-C15    $1,900.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 349 o   

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete, town, flag and slogan cancels, hand-selected set for exceptional centering, strong vivid colors, Extremely Fine to Superb; all with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificates (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,525).
Scott No. C13-C15    $1,140.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 350    

Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin, o.g., never hinged, rich color, exceptional centering amid wide well balanced margins, Superb, a beautiful generally stamp; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,800).
Scott No. C13    $275.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 351    

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, top margin single, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering encompassed by large evenly balanced margins, fresh with rich color, Superb; with 2010 P.F. certificate and 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,000).
Scott No. C14    $650.

A MAGNIFICENT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1930 $1.30 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 352    

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gem never hinged Zeppelin issue; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,350).
Scott No. C14    $650.

Realized: $800

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