Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1913-15 Panama-Pacific Issue (Scott 397-404)
2c Panama-Pacific (398). Mint N.H., exceptional depth of color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $275.00)
2c Lake, Panama-Pacific (398b). Single hinge mark, intense color in the unmistakable true Lake shade, three wide marginsFRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PANAMA-PACIFIC IN THE RARE LAKE SHADE.
According to Johl, "there is one shade that is practically as scarce as the four-cent Blue of the Columbian issue, this is known as Lake, almost the same color as were the Postage Due stamps current at that time. Only one pane of 70 is said to have been found at a Post Office in San Francisco, although it hardly seems possible that but one sheet could have been printed in this dark color. When these were discovered there were only 40 copies left; 31 were purchased by A.L., an old-time collector, and 9 by a local dealer."
With 1984 P.F. and 1998 P.S.E. certificates
5c Panama-Pacific (399). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and well-centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (400). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 6130 block of six, rich color, fresh and Fine
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Bottom plate no. 6139 block of six, h.r., vibrant color, few expertly rejoined perf separations at top right, bottom left stamp thin spot from hinge removalFINE APPEARING PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC.
Ex M.L.G. Collection
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H. right plate no. 7039 block of six, brilliant color, choice centering, top left stamp natural indent on gum side, Very Fine
5c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (403). Mint N.H., intense color on crisp paper, balanced Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex "Clipper City", with 2007 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,700.00)
5c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (403). Bottom plate no. 6133 block of six, top left and bottom right stamps h.r., other four Mint N.H., detailed impression, natural gum bend affects two stamps, Fine, ex M.L.G. Collection
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Mathematically centered within wide and perfectly balanced margins, bright color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC, AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
Ex Merlin and "Alan". With 1985 P.F., 2011 and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ $2,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a hinged stamp, and it has been equaled by only one other (also one Mint N.H. graded 100). For the collector who values centering more than never-hinged gum, this stamp presents a rare opportunity, and would be a marvelous capstone to a superb Panama-Pacific set.
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Block of four, lightly hinged, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, an attractive block
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Block of four with bottom plate no. 6139 selvage, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, brilliant color, Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles