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Sale 100: Gems of Philately

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Newspaper Stamps & Parcel Post

Lots 2332-2335

Lot 2332 ()   

Newspaper, 1865, 5¢ dark blue, without gum as issued, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, one of three examples to receive this grade with only one higher (at 95); with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,100).
Scott No. PR1    $750.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 2333 ()   

Newspaper, 1865, 25¢ orange red, without gum as issued, exceptional centering amid wide margins, bright and fresh with intensely rich color which is uncommon on this issue, an Extremely Fine gem, certainly one of the finest examples of this issue; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. PR3    $400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 2334 o   

Newspaper, 1896, $100 purple, Bureau printing, D.L. watermark, neat "St. Louis, Mo." oval cancel, exceptional centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of three examples to receive this grade with only two grading higher; with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $2,400).
Scott No. PR125    $300.

Realized: $700

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Lot 2335    

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 Fruit Growing, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem high value; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,850).
Scott No. Q12    $600.

Realized: $1,500

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Lots 2332-2335

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