Sale 1298 — The Nathanael Greene Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 November, 2023
Category — Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Slightly disturbed original gum, deep rich colors, detailed impressions, well-centered
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
According to Johl, the 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country soon after release of the issue in May 1901, including Bessemer Ala., Richmond Va., Utica N.Y. and Connecticut.
With 2008 P.F. and 2002 and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (DOG, XF 90). This is the highest grade awarded in any gum category. SCV $12,500. SMQ for OGph
1c Green & Black, Pan-American (294). Four singles, original gum, one h.r., one appears Mint N.H., showing shifted vignettes including sinking ship, slow boat, fast sinking, high tide, Fine-Very Fine group
2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, ex Morton, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher (all at 98J)
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only eleven grade higher
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., deep rich color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only fourteen grade higher
8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $300