Lot 2188
1901, 2¢ Pan-American, bottom margin plate no. "1098" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering throughout, strong bright colors and very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem plate block.Scott No. 295 $500.
Realized: $550
Lot 2189
1901, 4¢ Pan-American, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, fresh with rich colors, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2017 Crowe certificate Graded (95, SSV $1,000).Scott No. 296 $170.
Realized: $750
Lot 2190
1901, 5¢ Pan-American, o.g., never hinged, evenly balanced margins and exceptional centering, strong colors on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,200).Scott No. 297 $180.
Realized: $850
Lot 2191
1901, 8¢ Pan-American, corner margin plate block of 8 with imprint & siderographer's initials, o.g., small hinge reinforcements, rich colors, Extremely Fine and attractive, a scarce plate block.Scott No. 298 $3,980.
Realized: $675
Lot 2192
1901, 8¢ Pan-American, bottom margin plate block of 10 with plate numbers "1150/1143", guide arrow and imprint, o.g., never hinged (barest short gumming at bottom), rich deep colors, wide margins beautifully centered throughout, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 298 $9,000.
AN OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 8¢ PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
This plate block, from the bottom left portion of the plate, is the most desirable as it is only position that bears not only the frame plate number but the vignette plate number as well.