Sale 1298 — The Nathanael Greene Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 November, 2023
Category — 1908-09 Issue, Panama-Pacific Issue (Scott 339-404)
13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2006 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only nine grade higher (three at 95J, six at 98)
50c Violet (341). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1978 and 2021 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
$1.00 Violet Brown (342). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with well-proportioned margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1909 $1.00 WASHINGTON, SCOTT 342. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS OF ALL WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Ex "Hanover" and Lanza. With 2005 P.F. and 2006 and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90). Only four have graded higher (two at 95, one at 95J and one at 98), and only five others share this grade. We have offered the two 95s but never the 95J or 98.
2c 1909 Commemoratives, Imperforate (368, 371, 373). Set of Mint N.H. center line blocks of four, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, No. 373 with 1991 and 2002 P.F. certificates
1c Green (374). Mint N.H., deep rich color, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate (Superb 98)
4c Brown (377). Mint N.H., exceptionally deep color, near perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded and only six others share it, in our opinion SMQ value is low as the last three we offered (including this one) all brought more than SMQ value
5c Blue (378). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, gorgeous color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Killien, with 1991 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo), only four grade higher (two each at 100 and 100J) and none share this desirable grade
8c Olive Green (380). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only eight grade higher (six at 95J, one each at 98 and 100J)
10c Yellow (381). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1980 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo), this is the highest grade awarded to a hinged stamp
15c Pale Ultramarine (382). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2022 P.S.A.G. certificates (VF-XF 85)
5c Blue, Coil (396). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, wide margins, fresh color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a perfect stamp in every respect, with 2009 (for a pair) and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only six others in the P.S.E. Population Report
1c Green, Panama-Pacific (397). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only seven grade higher
2c Carmine, Panama-Pacific (398). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
5c Blue, Panama-Pacific (399). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo). Only one grades higher and only three others share this desirable grade. This is the first we have offered since 2019 and based on that realization SMQ value should be higher.
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Lightly hinged, perfectly centered with wide margins, brilliant color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2002 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Gem 100). This is the highest grade awarded in any gum category and it is shared by only two other hinged stamps.