Sale 1385 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 July, 2026
Category — Louisiana Purchase thru Scott 355
1c Green, Louisiana Purchase (323). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one grades higher (at 100) and 13 share this lofty grade
2c Carmine, Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H., radiant color, essentially perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one grades higher (at 100, realized $11,500 in 2017) and six others share this desirable grade. These are low population numbers.
2c Carmine, Louisiana Purchase (324). Mint N.H., brilliant color and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only nine grade higher
3c Violet, Louisiana Purchase (325). Mint N.H., exceptional centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Curtis, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Violet, Louisiana Purchase (325). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Dark Blue, Louisiana Purchase (326). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo)
10c Red Brown, Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H., rich color and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987, 2006 and 2007 P.F. certificates (latter XF-Superb 95)
1c Green, Jamestown (328). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, wide margins for this normally tightly spaced issue and outstanding centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT JAMESTOWN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98). By way of comparison, only one grades higher at P.S.E. and ten share the 98 grade.
5c Blue, Jamestown (330). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 3554 selvage (hinged in selvage only), deep rich color and outstanding centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT JAMESTOWN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1999 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report (two at 95J, two at 98, one at 98J).
5c Blue, Jamestown (330). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT JAMESTOWN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1996 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher (highest is 98J).
3c Deep Violet, 5c Blue (333, 335). Top imprint and plate no. blocks of six, 3c is wide top no. 4918, 5c no. 4925, original gum, lightly hinged, nicely centered, Very Fine
50c Violet (341). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide and exceptionally well-balanced margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Mint N.H., deep rich color, fresh and Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2001 A.P.S. and 2002 P.F. certificates
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Mint N.H. pair, radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1981 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Mint N.H. pair, fresh and Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
4c Orange Brown, Coil (350). Guide line pair, original gum, bright shade, Very Fine, with 2023 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
4c Orange Brown, Coil (350). Guide line pair, slightly disturbed original gum, well-centered with balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Przybyl, with 2021 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (351). Guide line pair, original gum, well-centered (especially the bottom stamp), bold color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85)
5c Blue, Coil (351). Guide line pair, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (351). Mint N.H., well-centered, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
1c Green, Coil (352). Guide line pair, original gum, rich color and well-centered, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF 80), SCV $825
2c Carmine, Coil (353). Guide line pair, left stamp Mint N.H., vivid color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, ex "Alan" and Pivawer, with 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90), only four unused line pairs grade higher (hinged, at 95) and three share this grade
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Guide line pair, original gum, rich color, choice centering, couple perf separations sensibly reinforced (not noted on certificate), Extremely Fine appearance, with 1983 P.F. certificate
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Guide line pair, original gum, very lightly hinged, sharp impression, Very Fine, ex Fox and Pivawer, with 1986 P.F. certificate
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Mint N.H., excellent centering, wide margins, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (355). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate for strip of four
5c Blue, Coil (355). Guide line pair, original gum, strong color and impression, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (355). Guide line pair, original gum, rich color, few sensibly rejoined perfs, top margin slightly trimmed, otherwise Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate