Sale 1315 — The Eugene L. Grace Collection of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 March, 2024
Category — Trans-Mississippi, Pan-American Issues
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 635 selvage, brilliant color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 712 horizontal pair, rich color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering throughout but the top left stamp is especially good, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; blocks are unpriced in SMQ)
2c Copper Red, Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H. with top imprint selvage, choice margins and phenomenal centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate showing taller selvage (XF-Superb 95)
2c Copper Red, Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., with bottom plate no. 638 selvage, perfectly centered, beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 602 selvage, detailed impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo)
5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., sharp proof-like impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
8c Violet Brown, Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H., with bottom imprint selvage, crisp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 and 2016 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
50c Sage Green, Trans-Mississippi (291). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90)
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, duplex cancel, unusually wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 1985, 1995 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only four used examples grade higher.
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
The $2.00 Trans-Mississippi issue is widely regarded as being the most difficult denomination of the series to obtain with any decent-size margins. The margins are almost always narrow on the $2.00, making it difficult for collectors of Gem-quality stamps to fill this space in their albums.
With 2000 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). An excellent stamp for one who values centering above all else. The highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. stamp is also a 95 (we last sold one in 2010 for $45,000). Three hinged examples grade higher (at 98).
2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H. with full bottom right corner selvage with siderographer's initials and double "2c", deep rich color, wide and beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb position single, with 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher (all at 98J)
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). With top plate no. 1145 selvage, original gum, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98)
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 1151 selvage, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.F. (as block) and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates (XF-Superb 95)