Sale 1376 — The Monterey Collection of Superb United States 19th and 20th Century Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
Category — Pan-American thru Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 296-355)
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, fresh and Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 2001 P.F. certificate for block of ten (pos. 8)
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
3c Bright Violet (302). Mint N.H. with bottom selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only three grade higher (at 98J) and six share this grade
6c Claret (305). Mint N.H., precise centering with balanced margins, fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only two only grade higher (at 95J) and eleven share this grade
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., vivid color and excellent centering
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only ten grade higher. SCV $1,200.
$1.00 Black (311). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1902 ISSUE.
Ex Odeneal. With 1997 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90). 2007 P.S.E. certificate (15540163) no longer accompanies (XF 90).
$2.00 Dark Blue, Large Die Essay on India (312-E1). Die sunk on 90 x 105mm card, numerous lines absent from frame and portrait
VERY FINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE. ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING OF ALL BUREAU ISSUE ESSAYS AND PROOFS.
This is the only recorded die essay for the $2.00 1902 Issue. It is described correctly in Brazer as Dark Blue ("unique"), but the Scott Catalogue still incorrectly describes the color as Black (even though the Scott illustration is in Dark Blue from this impression).
Ex "Cheshire".
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering and margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Original gum, deep rich color and detailed impression, well-centered
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1902 ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. certificate.
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. pair, huge and even margins all around, rich color on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates
15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Mint N.H., perfect centering with balanced margins, brilliant color on bright white paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1908 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1980, 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only one stamp grades higher (at 98J) and one equals this grade.
4c Orange Brown, Coil (350). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins for this difficult issue
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 350, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E..
According to Johl (Vol. 1, page 153), this coil was issued approximately eighteen months after the horizontal coil Scott 354 and was only in use for a short period of time.
Ex Hoffman. With 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only one guide line pair grades higher (at 98) and one shares this desirable grade.
5c Blue, Coil (355). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color and detailed impression, remarkably choice centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 5-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 355, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1990 (as guide line strip of four), 2001 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). By way of comparison, the highest P.S.E. grade for a Mint N.H. Scott 355 guide line pair is also 95 (one example). SCV $3,250.