Sale 1291A — The Cavia Porcellus Collection of Graded United States Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 September, 2023
Category — Parcel Post
1c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q1). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and excellent centering, vivid color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $300)
2c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q2). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $750)
3c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q3). Mint N.H., huge Jumbo margins and near perfect centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,750), only three grade higher
5c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q5). Jumbo margins and choice centering, small indistinct central cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $250), only five used stamps grade higher
10c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q6). Mint N.H., massive Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100)
15c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q7). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $900.00)
25c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., excellent centering with wide margins, brilliant color on post office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900)
75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with wide margins, bright color and paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050)
75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Original gum, near perfect centering with wide margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $450), only three hinged examples grade higher
75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Wide margins and choice centering, unobtrusive oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350)
$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q12). Original gum, lightly hinged, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,325), only three hinged examples grade higher
$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q12). Jumbo margins and excellent centering, deep rich color, N.Y. oval cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $525)
2c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Killien, with 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00)
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., choice centering with balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $750)
10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Original gum, single hinge mark, excellent centering with balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450), only three hinged examples grade higher
25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Mint N.H. with top selvage, wide margins and essentially perfect centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000), this is one of only three Mint N.H. examples of Scott JQ5 at this lofty grade, with only two higher