Sale 1320 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Thursday, 22-25 April, 2024
Category — Pan-American Issue (Scott 295-299)
2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1119 block of six, rich color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 1145 selvage, pretty colors, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering including Jumbo margins at sides, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1990, 2003, and 2015 P.F. certificates (the last graded XF 90) and 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1140 block of six, rich colors, attractive centering
VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
This plate block is unusually fresh and well-centered.
8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. (XF-Superb 95) and 2014 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) certificates
8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Bottom imprint and plate no. 1150 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, intense colors and impressions, diagonal gum bend not noted on certificate
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
With 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
8c Brown Violet & Black, Pan-American (298). Wide margins and essentially perfect centering, rich colors, unobtrusive duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., pretty colors, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., pretty color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1999 (as block) and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90)