Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c-10c Pan-American, Small Die Proofs on Wove (294P2-299P2). Each on original gray card backing from a Roosevelt album, rich colors, 1c with tiny nick at left edge of wove paperVERY FINE SET OF PAN-AMERICAN SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
Only approximately 85 albums were produced.
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, h.r., rich color, small hinge thin and single short perf at bottomFINE APPEARING 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 2016 P.S.E. certificate
1c-10c Pan-American (294-299). Mint N.H., rich colors, fresh and Fine-Extremely Fine, 1c, 2c, 5c and 8c with P.S.E. certificates (1c graded 90, 2c graded 95, 5c graded 80)
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1c Pan-American (294). Mint N.H., rich colors, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00)
1c Pan-American (294). Mint N.H., deep shades, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00)
1c-2c Pan-American (294-295). Mint N.H., both with vivid colors and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gems, with 2008 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; total SMQ $675.00)
2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, fresh colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00)
2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., train shifted significantly upwards with black smoke into the Carmine frame, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful example of the 2c Pan-American "High Train"
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only ten grade higher
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., with right selvage, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1980 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only ten grade higher
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $575.00)
5c Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, uncommonly wide margins, bright and fresh colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FABULOUS 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN FOR THE COLLECTOR OF OUTSTANDING QUALITY STAMPS.
Ex Myerson. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). Only one stamp grades higher (at 100)
5c Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., vivid color, excellent centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., bright colors, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep colors and detailed impressions on fresh paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only eight others share it out of a total graded Mint N.H. population of 317. The population at the 98 grade has not changed since 2014.
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered with wide margins, deep rich colors on crisp paper and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), the highest grade awarded is a 98
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with balanced margins, rich colors on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED 10-CENT PAN-AMERICAN.
With 1987 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). Only three stamps grade higher (highest is 98J).
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., well-proportioned margins and choice centering, rich colors on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $850.00)
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., bright color, small natural gum skip not mentioned on certificates, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $500.00)