Sale 1339 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 12-13 December, 2024
Category — Air Post
6c Orange, 1918 Air Post (C1). Mint N.H. top arrow and plate no. 9155 block of six, vibrant color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate
16c Green, 1918 Air Post (C2). Mint N.H. top arrow and plate no. 8900 block of six, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2017 P.F. certificate
24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Mint N.H., rich colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
24c Carmine Rose & Blue, 1918 Air Post (C3). Mint N.H. top arrow, double plate nos. 8492/8493 and double "Top" block of twelve, rich colors, choice centering, few natural gum skips on top row, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate
8c-24c 1923 Air Post (C4-C6). Mint N.H., bright colors, Extremely Fine, with P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $285
16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher (highest is 100)
16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H. left plate no. 14828 block of six, rich color on bright paper, choice centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate
16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H. top plate no. 14828 bock of six, deep rich color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate
15c Map, Air Post (C8). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 18747 selvage, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo), this is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only two others
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, beautiful centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED SET OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95.
P.S.E. Encapsulated (XF-Superb 95). SCV $1,675.
$1.30 Brown, Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
$2.60 Blue, Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.60 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two grade higher.
$2.60 Blue, Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
$2.60 Blue, Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$2.60 Blue, Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
5c Winged Globe, Air Post (C16). Mint N.H., wide margins and mathematically perfect centering, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only three others share this grade and two grade higher
5c Winged Globe, Air Post (C16). Mint N.H., crisp impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
6c Ultramarine & Carmine (C23c). Mint N.H. wide top plate nos. 21910 and 21948, double "TOP" and registration marker block of four, bright fresh colors in these distinct shades, Fine-Very Fine, a scarce plate block, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate
50c Transport, Air Post (C31). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, brilliant color, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and five others share it, this is the first we have offered