Sale 95: Gems of Philately

Lot 4204    

1903, 10¢ pale red brown, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large beautifully balanced margins all around, rich bold red brown color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely never hinged jumbo gem; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SSV $1,250).
Scott No. 307    $150.

Realized: $800

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Lot 4205    

1903, $2 dark blue, o.g., neatly hinged once, exceptional centering amid wide margins, deep rich color and Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful mint gem, with only three graded higher and none in never hinged condition; with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,000).
Scott No. 312    $800.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 4206    

1903, $5 dark green, o.g., hinged twice, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich deep color and exceptional freshness, a Superb gem, the only example to receive this grade with none grading higher; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $8,000).
Scott No. 313    $2,000.

WITHOUT QUESTION - ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF OF THE 1902 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE IN ANY CONDITION.

In the P.S.E. population report, this is the sole example to receive the "Gem 100" grade with no other examples grading higher in any condition.

Realized: $6,500

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Lot 4207    

1903, $5 dark green, o.g., never hinged, intensely rich color, wide margins and exceptional freshness, Very Fine and attractive, with only seven graded higher and none grading above a 90; with 2000 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 313    $6,250.

A VERY RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1903 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE.

Realized: $5,250

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Lot 4208 o   

1903, $5 dark green, registry oval cancel, choice centering amid large oversized margins, deep intense color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of four to receive this grade with only one grading higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,500).
Scott No. 313    $700.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1903 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 4209 /   

1908, 5¢ blue, imperf, top margin arrow & round ball marker block of 4, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, large margins, fresh with bold color, Very Fine and choice, a scarce position multiple; with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 315    $2,500.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 4210 o   

1903, 2¢ carmine, type I, neat wavy line machine cancel, choice centering amid oversized margins, rich bright color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a stunning jumbo; with 2020 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 319    $1.

Realized: $100

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