Sale 9052 — Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 25 April, 2026
Category — Special Delivery through Possessions
10c Green, Special Delivery (E7). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E11). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
15c Deep Orange, Special Delivery (E13). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
Special Delivery Superb Graded Balance. Eight Mint N.H. stamps, mostly graded Superb 98 and a couple XF-Superb 95, also includes Nos. F1 and FA1, Extremely Fine Gem group, see our website PDF, total SMQ approximately $1,200
3c Red Brown (J17). Rich color and choice centering, small cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a very difficult stamp to find in this superior condition, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), only two used stamps grade higher (highest is 90J) and one other shares this grade, SCV $350
3c Bright Claret (J24). Mint N.H., well-centered and bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1977 and 2023 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
1c-2c Deep Claret (J38-J39). Mint N.H. imprint and plate no. strips of three, 1c top plate no. 267 and 2c bottom plate no. 268, Fine-Very Fine
2c Deep Claret (J39). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 268 block of six, Fine-Very Fine
5c Deep Claret (J41). Mint N.H., well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate (VF-XF 85)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2025 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
2c Deep Claret, 3c Carmine Rose (J62b, J63). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of six, 2c wide top plate no. 14029, Very Fine, 3c bottom plate no. 8479, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
50c Carmine Rose, 50c Carmine (J67, J76). Mint N.H. singles of each, the first with bottom plate no. 20035 selvage, Fine
$1.00 Carmine (J77). Mint N.H. top plate no. F 20133 block of six, bright color, Very Fine
$5.00 Carmine (J78). Mint N.H. top plate no. 20159 block of six, choice centering throughout, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, a high quality plate block
6c on 3c Violet, Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher (highest is 98) and ten share this grade
10c on 5c Blue, Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., excellent centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only nine grade higher (highest is 98J)
16c on 8c Olive Bister, Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (highest is 98) and twelve share this grade
20c on 10c Orange Yellow, Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H., Very Fine and choice, with 2015 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
40c on 20c Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., well-centered, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
$2.00 on $1.00 Offices in China (K16). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, well-centered, small natural straw inclusion in perf at top, Extremely Fine, ex Hall, with 1994, 2005 and 2017 P.F. certificates (latter XF 90)
2c on 1c Green, Offices in China (K17). Mint N.H., well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85)
1c Dark Green, State (O57). Original gum, h.r., deep dark color, well-centered, Very Fine, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF 80)
90c Rose, War (O93). Unused (no gum), excellent centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificates (NG, XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90, SMQ $350 as 90)
5c Dark Blue, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR1). Without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate
25c Orange Red, Colored Border, 1865 Issue (PR3). Without gum as issued, excellent centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2002 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
4c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR92). Mint N.H., intense shade, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine, with copy of 2003 P.F. certificate for a block of six stating bottom row Mint N.H. (this the bottom left stamp)
4c Intense Black, 1894 Issue (PR92). Original gum, lightly hinged,, three wide and balanced margins, Fine, with copy of 2003 P.F. certificate for a block of six (this the top left stamp)
1c Black, 1895 Unwatermarked Issue (PR102). Original gum, choice margins and centeirng, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
$10.00 Green, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR122). Well-centered with nicely balanced margins, rich color, neat red brushstroke cancel, Extremely Fine stamp with a far more attractive cancel than often seen on Newspaper issues, with 2025 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
20c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
25c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 6175 selvage, bright color and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2025 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
50c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q10). Original gum, minor h.r., excellent centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. and 2025 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., bright color, Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate (F-VF 75)
1c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ1). Mint N.H. left plate no. 6225 block of six, well-centered, Very Fine
Special Handling Superb Graded Balance. Mint N.H. Nos. QE2, QE3 and QE4, Extremely Fine Gems, each P.S.E. graded (XF-Superb 95; total SMQ $275.00)
25c Yellow Green, Special Handling (QE4a). Mint N.H. wide bottom plate no. 17098 block of six, fresh and Extremely Fine
$30.00 Vermilion, "Series 1940" Handstamped Ovpt. (R282). Serial no. 537209, gorgeous color, neat "1/16/41" manuscript cancel, perhaps a faint trace of a horizontal crease at top not which is not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Very Fine, with clear 2024 P.S.E. certificate
$1.00 Brown Black, 1936 Hunting Permit (RW3). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, small natural gum skip, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
Canal Zone, 1915, 1c Green & Black, Double Ovpt. (46b). Overprints widely displaced, lightly hinged, Fine and very attractive, lot also includes 10c Gray, Plate Proof on India (37P3), large margins, fault at left (likely from a pin), Very Fine appearance and very scarce
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