Sale 100: Gems of Philately

Lot 2269    

1926, 9¢ Jefferson, rotary press printing, perf 10, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with beautifully balanced margins all around, vibrant color and pristine freshness, Superb, a wonderful gem, with only three examples grading higher; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $650).
Scott No. 590    $13.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2270    

1923, 2¢ Washington, rotary press coil waste, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid well balanced margins (especially for this issue), rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a very difficult stamp to find so choice; with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SSV $2,000).
Scott No. 595    $450.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 2271    

1929, 2¢ Washington, type II, horizontal rotary press coil, pair, o.g., never hinged (right stamp with fingerprint on gum), precision centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 599A    $425.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2272    

1928, 2¢ Washington, type II, rotary press printing, o.g., never hinged, rich intense color, Post Office freshness, Very Fine and choice; with photocopy of 1990 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott No. 634A    $600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2273    

1928, 5¢ Hawaii, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid full precisely even margins, rich vibrant color, a Superb gem, a gorgeous stamp, one of seven to receive this lofty grade with none higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $725).
Scott No. 648    $22.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2274 P   

1929, 2¢ Sullivan Expedition, small die proof on wove paper, rich color and full balanced margins, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine, extremely rare, we know of only one other bearing a spot in margin.
Scott No. 657P2    $1,500.

Realized: $900

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Lot 2275    

1929, 4¢ Nebr., o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins, beautiful deep rich color, a Superb gem, one of two examples to grade as such with none higher; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $1,600).
Scott No. 673    $35.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1929 4¢ "NEBR." OVERPRINT ISSUE.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 2276    

1929, 10¢ Nebr., top margin single, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering and margins, rich brilliant color, a Superb gem, with only four examples grading higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $1,050).
Scott No. 679    $180.

Realized: $650

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Lot 2277    

1932, 3¢ Washington, rotary press printing, horizontal coil, pair, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid wide evenly balanced margins, rich color and Post Office fresh, a Superb gem, one of five to receive this grade with only one grading higher; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $625).
Scott No. 721    $8.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2278    

1932, 6¢ Garfield, rotary press printing, horizontal coil, line pair, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering, strong vibrant color, Superb, only eleven in this grade with three grading higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $650).
Scott No. 723    $83.

Realized: $700

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