Sale 1291A — The Cavia Porcellus Collection of Graded United States Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 September, 2023
Category — 19th Century
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 58L1L, choice margins, circular datestamp cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $135)
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Mint N.H., bright color, fresh and Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (F 70), unpriced in Scott as Mint N.H.
5c Brown (76). Jumbo margins and choice centering, segmented cork cancel, tiny tear at left, appears Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $500)
15c Red Orange (189). Well-centered, bright color, duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
1c Deep Blue, Columbian (230). Jumbo margins and choice centering, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $95)
3c Green, Columbian (232). Original gum, single hinge mark, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Original gum, tiny corner h.r. at bottom left, well-centered, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $110)
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Deep rich color, Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $400)
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Excellent centering, rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225)
15c Dark Green, Columbian (238). Choice centering and margins, light face-free cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $250)
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900)
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Rich color, nicely centered with balanced margins, bold New York oval registry cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 and 2014 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
1c Blue (264). Excellent centering, rich color, wavy-lines machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $95)
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Rich color, well-centered, machine cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $75)
4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi (287). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425)