Sale 968B — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Three: 1902-34 Issues, B-O-B
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 22-25 September, 2009
Category — 1913-15 Panama-Pacific Issue (Scott 397-404)
1c Panama-Pacific (397). Mint N.H., with wide selvage at left, deep rich color, wide balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
2c Panama-Pacific (398). Mint N.H., with selvage at left, choice centering with Jumbo margins, tiny natural inclusion in "E" of Postage not mentioned on accompanying certificates, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-90 Jumbo; SMQ $70.00 as 90, $190.00 as 95), this stamp would be a 95J if not for the inclusion
5c Panama-Pacific (399). Mint N.H., deep color and proof-like impression, post-office fresh, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $2,250.00 as 98). Only one example has graded higher to date
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (400). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide margins, tiny natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, brilliant color, detailed impression, nicely balanced Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE.
With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00 as 95, $4,850.00 as 98)
1c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (401). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wonderfully fresh paper and almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 and 1999 P.F. certificates, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $335.00)
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., bright color on post office fresh paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
5c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (403). Mint N.H., intense color on crisp paper as fresh as the day it was printed, balanced Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,900.00 as 95, $5,800.00 as 98)
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Mint N.H., beautiful vibrant color, proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE.
With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,300.00). Only seven examples have graded higher to date (including the Gem 100 example offered in our Sale 953)