Sale 111: Gems of Philately

Lot 3217    

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large well balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, Superb, this is a wonderful example, however it seems to be a tad over graded; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 100 Jumbo.
Scott Nos. C2    $120.

Realized: $425

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Lot 3218    

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid uncommonly wide margins, strong vibrant colors, Extremely Fine to Superb, this is a wonderful example; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 98 Jumbo.
Scott Nos. C3    $130.

Realized: $260

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Lot 3219    

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, "grounded plane" variety, dramatically shifted to the bottom with portion of the blue design into the frameline at the extreme bottom, bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, trivial natural inclusion (not mentioned on certificate), Extremely Fine; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott Nos. C3 var.    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

VERY FEW EXAMPLES OF THE POPULAR VARIETY ARE FOUND IN THE POST OFFICE FRESH, NEVER HINGED CONDITION.

A quick search of our computer database and the Siegel site shows that of the seven recorded never hinged singles, this is one of the finest.

Realized: $6,250

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Lot 3220    

Airmail, 1923, 8¢ dark green, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within large evenly balanced margins, rich bold color and remarkable freshness, Superb, a stunning never hinged gem, with only nine others grading higher; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $500).
Scott Nos. C4    $35.

Realized: $240

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Lot 3221    

Airmail, 1923, 8¢ dark green, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within large evenly balanced margins, rich bold color and remarkable freshness, Superb, a stunning never hinged gem; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 98.
Scott Nos. C4    $35.

Realized: $180

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Lot 3222    

Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue, o.g., never hinged, large beautifully balanced margins, fresh with bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 95.
Scott Nos. C5    $120.

Realized: $170

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Lot 3223    

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, extraordinarily well centered within even margins, deep intense color and very fresh, a Superb gem, an exceptional never hinged stamp; with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (100, SSV $3,500).
Scott Nos. C6    $130.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 3224    

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, extraordinarily well centered within large even margins, deep intense color and very fresh, a Superb gem; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded 100.
Scott Nos. C6    $130.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE AND BY WAY OF COMPARISON, THE P.S.E. HAS NONE GRADED HIGHER, AND HAS A SMQ VALUE OF $3,750.

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Lot 3225    

Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid evenly balanced margins, strong vibrant color, Superb, an exceptional never hinged stamp; with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (98, SSV $1,125).
Scott Nos. C6    $130.

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Lot 3226    

Airmail, 1926-27, 10¢- 20¢ Maps complete, o.g., never hinged, all selected for perfect centering, large evenly balanced margins and beautiful rich colors, a Superb set, a wonderful gem trio; C7 & C9 with 2022 P.S.E. and C8 with 2021 P.F. certificates, all Graded (Superb 98, SSV $1,000).
Scott Nos. C7-C9    $22.

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