Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c Green & Black, Pan-American (294). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
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1c Green & Black, Pan-American (294). Wide margins and essentially perfect centering, lightly struck barred oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), the highest grade awarded and shared by only one other
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1c Green & Black, Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, lightly hinged, incredibly well-centered, deep dark colors
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND 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 copy of 1969 P.F. certificate for block. With 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85).
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher (all at 98J)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Deep rich colors, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins, machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher and two share this grade
(Image Magnifier)4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, essentially perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this difficult issue
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only three grade higher (one each at 98J, 100 and 100J) and only seven others shares this lofty grade.
(Image Magnifier)5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with balanced margins, brilliant colors
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFUL 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one stamp grades higher (at 100) and nine share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep colors and detailed impressions on fresh paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this issue
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Of the 337 graded stamps in the Population Report, only one grades higher (at 98J, we have never offered it) and nine others share this desirable grade. These are very low numbers for such a popular issue.
(Image Magnifier)8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Wide margins and near perfect centering, rich colors, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher
(Image Magnifier)10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H. with top imprint selvage, gorgeous colors, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Merlin, with 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher — low population numbers for such a popular commemorative
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