The Scarsdale Collection, Part Three continued...

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1891 5-CENT BRIGHT CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION -- THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS ULTIMATE GRADE -- WE DOUBT A FINER COPY EXISTS.

With 1995 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced as 100 in SMQ, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). (Image)

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1891 10-CENT BRIGHT CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.

With 2002 and 2003 P.F. certificates (the former as part of a pair). With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,550.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98). This is the only example to have achieved this high grade to date. None have graded higher. It is also the finest we have offered since keeping computerized records. (Image)

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT BRIGHT CLARET 1891 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.

With 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date by P.S.E. and this is the only one to achieve this grade. (Image)

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1891 50-CENT BRIGHT CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.

With 1986 and 1999 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ $2,100.00) (Image)