Sale 1359 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 22-24 July, 2025
Category — Newspapers and Periodicals, Parcel Post
36c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR42). Without gum as issued, bright color, fresh and Fine, only 330 sold, with 1988 P.F. certificate
2c Black, 1879 Issue (PR57). Mint N.H., unusually choice centering with wide margins, intense shade, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 2024 P.F. (VF-XF 85) and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; unlisted in SMQ as Mint N.H.), Scott value as hinged is $75, which bears no relation to this choice Mint N.H. example
75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, phenomenal centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 75-CENT PARCEL POST, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one grades higher (at 98J).
75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., vibrant color and crisp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
25c Yellow Green, Special Handling (QE4a). Mint N.H., wide margins and mathematically perfect centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other
ADDENDA - THIS IS QE4a. SMQ $825
2c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)