Sale 83: Gems of Philately

Lot 321 E   

Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ photo essay, in black, photo of retouched wash drawing of entire design with adopted vignette, officially dated and approved, model on thick gray cardboard, with "Changed from 5¢" notation at top and signed by Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock below, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. Q2-E3    $5,500.

THE UNIQUE WASH DRAWING PHOTO ESSAY FOR THE 1913 2¢ PARCEL POST ISSUE.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 322 E   

Parcel Post, 1913, 4¢ photo essay, in black, photo of retouched wash drawing of entire design with adopted vignette, officially dated and approved, model on thick gray cardboard, with "Changed from 10¢" notation at top and signed by Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock below, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. Q4-E1    $5,500.

THE UNIQUE WASH DRAWING PHOTO ESSAY FOR THE 1913 4¢ PARCEL POST ISSUE.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 323 E   

Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ "Mail Train" adopted vignette on India, die sunk on full card, with untrimmed India around the die area, a square of the India cut away removing the frame and leaving just the vignette, B.E.P. blue control #559207 handstamp on reverse, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1972 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. Q5-E5    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

THE UNIQUE 5¢ "MAIL TRAIN" VIGNETTE ONLY ESSAY.

This unique essay is listed but unpriced in Scott.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 324    

Parcel Post, 1913, 10¢ carmine rose, o.g., never hinged, precise centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color, a Superb gem, a remarkable never hinged Parcel Post issue, with only two examples grading higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $2,200).
Scott No. Q6    $90.

ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 10¢ PARCEL POST ISSUE.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 325    

Parcel Post, 1913, 50¢ carmine rose, bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), large margins and choice centering, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged marginal single; with 1989 P.F. (for block) and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $950).
Scott No. Q10    $550.

Realized: $800

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Lot 326    

Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid huge evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color and remarkable freshness, a Superb jumbo gem, only example to achieve this grade, next highest grade is one 98J; with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $8,000 for normal 100).
Scott No. Q11    $190.

THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75¢ PARCEL POST ISSUE.

Realized: $9,500

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Lot 327    

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within large beautifully balanced margins all around, rich vibrant color, a Superb gem, with only three examples graded higher; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $8,000).
Scott No. Q12    $625.

ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE $1 PARCEL POST ISSUE.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 328    

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose, 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 1998 and 2013 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $2,500).
Scott No. Q12    $625.

Realized: $2,000

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