Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Lightly hinged, incredibly well-centered, deep dark colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL 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 1999 P.F., 2007 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $19,500.00). Only six 1c Pan-American inverts grade higher (all at 90)
1c Pan-American (294). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a lovely stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), only four grade higher
1c Pan-American (294). Wide margins and essentially perfect centering, lightly struck barred oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00), only two grade higher (at 98)
2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00), only five grade higher (all at 98J)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, superior centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 1999 P.F. (for block of four) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Wide margins and outstanding centering, bold double oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $400.00), only two grade higher (at 98)
5c Pan-American (297). Brilliant color, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Pan-American (297). Outstanding centering and margins, rich color, bold wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $450.00), only two used stamps grade higher (one at 98 and one at 100)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and detailed impressions, unusually wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), the highest grade awarded is 98
8c Pan-American (298). Rich colors, balanced margins, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Helton, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $500.00), only two used examples grade higher (at 95J and 98)
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., choice centering with wide margins, rich colors and detailed impressions, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00), only three grade higher (at 95J, 98 and 98J)
10c Pan-American (299). Jumbo margins and perfect centering, deep rich frame color, bold double-struck oval cancels, fresh in every respectEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a used 10c Pan-American and it is equaled by no others