Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022

Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1239
nhbl
Sale 1251, Lot 1239, 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H. top left corner imprint, plate no. 1151 and half arrow block of ten, long string of Bureau plate printers' initials, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering throughout, pos. 7 with light gum creases

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED TOP PLATE BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 10-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.

A Power Search review of our sales over the past 25+ years found only this single example of a Mint N.H. 10c Pan-American top plate block of ten, encompassing the corner selvage and the half arrow.

Ex Curtis and from our 2002 Rarities sale. With 2002 P.F. certificate

13,000
5,750