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U.S. and Canada Stamps


1901 Pan-American Issue
 
 
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Lot 433
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1901, 1¢ Pan-American (294), bottom margin imprint and plate nos., arrow and marker block of ten, very well centered, beautiful color, crisp and intact, original gum, never hinged, minor gum disturbance in position 4 and 9, Very Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 2013 P.S.E. Certificate graded F-VF 75.
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Lot 434
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1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted (294a), beautifully centered with bright color, and lightly hinged original gum, small repair of upper left corner, fresh and choice Extremely Fine appearance. One of the finer looking examples of this popular error, the great majority of which are poorly centered with disturbed gum.
Scott $12,500

Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded G-VG 40.
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Lot 435
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1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), bottom margin imprint, two plate numbers and arrow block of ten, exceptionally well centered and crisp, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged (couple tiny natural gum skips), Extremely Fine, a choice plate block.
Scott $700

Expertization: 2013 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 436
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1901, 2¢ Pan-American (295), absolutely perfectly centered, lovely fresh color, light machine cancel, Superb, a magnificent gem, only one other at this grade and two higher. SMQ $800.
Scott $1

Expertization: 2011 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 437
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1901, 4¢ Pan-American (296), mathematically centered, post office fresh, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a true gem. SMQ
a true gem. SMQ $925.
Scott $180

Expertization: 2011 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 438
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1901, 4¢ Pan-American (296), top left margin imprint and plate no. 1145 block of ten, nicely centered, fresh color, slight corner crease upper left selvage (not part of plate block), original gum, lightly hinged, F.-V.F.
Scott $2,380

Expertization: 2010 P.S.E. Certificate.

Provenance: MLG
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Lot 439
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1901, 5¢ Pan-American (297), perfectly centered, exceptionally fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice, SMQ $1100.
Scott $190

Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 440
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1901, 5¢ Pan-American (297), bottom margin imprint, 2 plate numbers and arrow block of 12, outstanding centering, lovely fresh colors, full never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $6,380

A MAGNIFICENT PLATE BLOCK, SURELY AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT.

Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Silver Lake
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Lot 441
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1901, 8¢ Pan-American (298), beautifully centered, deep color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $540.
Scott $250

Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 442
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1901, 8¢ Pan-American (298), bottom margin imprint two plate no. 4 split arrow and markers block of ten, uniformly well centered throughout, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, upper right stamp nearly separated, tiny selvage faults at left and in top marker (the plate block of six is perfect), Very Fine, Cat value for plate block of six and four singles.
Scott $7,250
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Lot 443
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1901, 8¢ Pan-American (298), top left margin imprint, plate no. 1150 and split arrow block of ten, quite well centered, fresh and intact, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F., handsome example of this scarce plate block.
Scott $6,630

Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 444
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1901, 10¢ Pan-American (299), outstanding centering within wide margins, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $325

Expertization: Photocopy of 1997 P.F. Certificate for block of 4.
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Lot 445
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1901, 10¢ Pan-American (299), top margin imprint and plate no. 1151 block of six, choice color, original gum, never hinged, some internal separation affecting upper middle stamps, otherwise Fine.
Scott $9,000

Expertization: 2000 P.S.E. Certificate graded VG-F 60.
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Lot 446
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1901, 10¢ Pan-American (299), mathematically centered, bright and fresh, with light double oval cancel, choice, Extremely Fine, the highest grade awarded to date, sharing that distinction with only 5 others. SMQ $480.
Scott $32

Expertization: 1980 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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