Sale 1212 — Superb United States Stamps and Private Die Proprietary Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 November, 2019
Category — 1894-98 Issues, Pan-American Issue
1c Deep Green (279). Mint N.H., radiant color, huge margins all around and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex "Scarsdale", with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00), only three examples grade higher (highest is 100)
1c Deep Green (279). Barest trace of hinging, with right part imprint selvage, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $400.00 as 100), this is the highest grade possible and it is shared by only one other hinged copy, no Mint N.H. examples have achieved this ultimate grade
1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impression, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
1c Pan-American (294). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00), only four grade higher
2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., deep rich colors on crisp paper, phenomenal centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,300.00), only five grade higher (all 98J)
2c Pan-American (295). Barely hinged, brilliant colors, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, this issue is virtually impossible to find with such wide margins, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98), this is the highest grade in any category (the highest Mint N.H. is 98J) and no others share this perfect grade
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, rich colors, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
8c Pan-American (298). Bottom imprint and plate no. 1150 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top center stamp barest trace of hinging, rich colors and impressions, outstanding centering for this issue, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block, with 2019 P.F. certificate
10c Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., well-proportioned margins and choice centering, rich colors on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $850.00)
10c Pan-American (299). Block of four with bottom double plate nos. 1151/1144 and part arrow at right, three stamps Mint N.H., bottom left stamp faint trace of what may be hinging, Very Fine and attractive, Scott Retail as singles
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Original gum, deep rich colors, choice centering and margins, couple small central thin spotsVERY FINE 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.
Ex "Alan". With 2010 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates
4c Pan-American, Center Inverted (296a). Original gum, pretty colors, reperfed at leftVERY FINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
The 4c Pan-American Invert was a special printing and not regularly issued. Examples were distributed through two official channels, and the gum on the majority of stamps without "Specimen" overprint was disturbed. In fact, because the stamps were removed from mounting paper, they are generally thinned or have seriously disturbed gum.
With 2019 P.S.E. certificate