Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c Pan-American (294). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins for this issue, precise centering, rich color and detailed impressions, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Merlin, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00), only one grades higher (at 100) and two others share this desirable grade
2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., deep shade and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,050.00), only five have graded higher
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., intense colors and proof-like impressions, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and four others share this grade. This is a small population at the high end of the grading scale, considering that 230 have been submitted for grading.
5c Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,750.00). Only one grades higher (at 100) and seven others share this desirable grade.
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep colors and detailed impressions on crisp paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,950.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only eight others share it out of a total graded population of 293.
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., post-office fresh colors on bright paper, exceptionally wide margins and perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
Ex Merlin. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $10,000.00). Since this stamp was submitted to P.S.E. in 2007 it has stood alone as the only example to achieve the 98 Jumbo grade, with none higher