Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — 1913-15 Panama-Pacific Issue
1c Panama-Pacific (397). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp in every respect, with 2001 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $560.00)
2c Panama-Pacific (398). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate, with 2000 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $295.00)
5c Panama-Pacific (399). Mint N.H., rich color and crisp impression nicely contrasted by bright paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE.
With 1994, 2000 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,050.00)
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific (400). Mint N.H., vibrant color which is as fresh as the day it was printed, couple tiny natural coal speck inclusions as usually found on this issue, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp of remarkable freshness, with 1993 and 2000 P.F. certificates, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Mint N.H., brilliant color and absolutely pristine paper, detailed impression, perfect centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED, THIS STAMP REPRESENTS THE HEIGHT OF PERFECTION FOR THE ISSUE.
With 2000 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,200.00). This is the highest grade awarded to any Mint N.H. example of No. 400A
1c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (401). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on brilliant paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp of remarkable freshness and eye appeal, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., unusually deep shade which is probably either the Deep Carmine or Red sub-shade but not listed as such on the accompanying certificate, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a stunning stamp, with 2005 P.F. certificate
5c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (403). Mint N.H., deep rich color which is beautifully contrasted by brilliant white paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. A STUNNING STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
With 1997 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, as fresh as the day it was issued, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,050.00). As an indication of the rarity of Scott 404 with superb centering, only four copies have been graded higher than 90 by P.S.E.