Sale 68: New York 2016

Lot 256 BK   

1903, 2¢ Carmine, booklet pane of 6, o.g., never hinged, delicate fresh color, well centered for this issue, immaculate and Very Fine, a gem rarely found in this condition; with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 301c    $950.

Realized: $675

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Lot 257    

1903, 3¢ Bright Violet, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large evenly balanced margins, rich deep color enhancing a crisp impression, Superb, with five examples to receive this lofty grade with only three higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $2,500).
Scott No. 302    $130.

AMONG THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1903 3¢ JACKSON ISSUE.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 258    

1902, 8¢ Violet Black, o.g., never hinged, rich intense color and an outstanding early detailed impression not normally encountered on this issue, precision centering with large beautifully balanced margin all around, Superb, only two examples to receive this lofty grade with one never hinged example graded higher; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,500).
Scott No. 306    $100.

ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 1902 8¢ MARTHA WASHINGTON ISSUE IN NOT ONLY SUPERB CENTERING AND MARGINS BUT COLOR AND IMPRESSION AS WELL.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 259    

1902, 13¢ Purple Black, o.g., never hinged, uncommonly rich deep color, large evenly balanced margin encompassing a picture perfect centering, remarkably bright and fresh, Superb; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,900).
Scott No. 308    $100.

A TRULY OUTSTANDING LARGE MARGIN GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 13¢ HARRISON ISSUE.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 260    

1903, 15¢ Olive Green, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within uncommonly large and well balanced margins, intensely rich color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, the only example to receive this jumbo grade with only three examples higher (all 98); with 2000 & 2010 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $5,200).
Scott No. 309    $475.

ONE OF THE FINEST JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLES OF THE 1903 15¢ CLAY ISSUE EXTANT.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 261    

1903, 15¢ Olive Green, bottom margin block of 4 with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered and wide margins throughout, fresh with deep intense color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 309    $1,900 for singles.

A STUNNING GEM IMPRINT BLOCK OF FOUR.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 262    

1903, 50¢ Orange, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally centered with large balanced encompassing, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2011 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $7,750).
Scott No. 310    $1,050.

A RARE SUPERB CENTERED NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1903 50¢ JEFFERSON ISSUE.

Realized: $4,750

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Lot 263    

1903, 50¢ Orange, o.g., lightly hinged twice, wonderfully centered amid large even margins, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, why this gorgeous gem did not grade 95, we do not understand; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90).
Scott No. 310    $375.

Realized: $650

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Lot 264    

1903, $1 Black, o.g., small neat h.r., perfect centering amid huge even jumbo margins, Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo, a gorgeous gem which looks like a 98 grade; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95 Jumbo, $1600), one of three hinged exmples with only four graded higher.
Scott No. 311    $600.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 265    

1903, $5 Dark Green, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid wide well balanced margins, fresh and pristine with intensely rich color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2008 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90 XQ, SSV $2,600 for 90).
Scott No. 313    $2,100.

A STUNNING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1903 $5 MARSHALL HIGH VALUE.

Realized: $2,700

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