Price History for US Scott 296 in OGnh 100J Grade
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with balanced Jumbo margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN STANDS ALONE AS THE ONLY STAMP OF THE ENTIRE SET TO ACHIEVE THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING STAMP THAT HAS NO EQUALS.
The Pan-American Issue is notoriously difficult to find with anything even approaching the term "wide margins". Most high-grade copies have margins which measure equally, but are not what one would consider wide when compared to other contemporary issues. The stamp offered here, with mathematically perfect centering and Jumbo margins, is the most dramatic exception to that rule we have encountered among Pan-American stamps. There are no other Pan-American Issue stamps listed in the P.S.E. Population Report in the Gem 100 Jumbo grade in any category (Mint N.H., hinged or used). For Mint N.H. Gem 100, only one of the far more common 1c (which was issued in quantities 15-times that of the 4c), one 5c (also issued in higher quantities than the 4c) and one other 4c are listed. The highest grade for the 2c, with a print run of more than 209 million (36-times that of the 4c) is 98J.
With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $22,500.00 for 100). This is the highest grade awarded to any Pan-American stamp and it is shared by no others
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
The Pan-American Issue is notoriously difficult to find with anything even approaching the term "wide margins". Most high-grade copies have margins which measure equally, but are not what one would consider wide when compared to other contemporary issues. The stamp offered here is the exception to that rule.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $22,500.00). This is the only example at the Gem 100 grade, with only one exceeding it at Gem 100 Jumbo (offered in our 2019 Gems sale).
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The Pan-American Issue is notoriously difficult to find with anything even approaching the term "wide margins". Most high-grade copies have margins which measure equally, but are not what one would consider wide when compared to other contemporary issues. The stamp offered here is the exception to that rule.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $22,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade. It is also one of only three Mint N.H. stamps in the entire issue certified in Gem 100 grade (the others are a 1c and a 5c). We hope that one day someone will be able to assemble a set of perfect 100's, and this stamp will undoubtedly be one of the keys to that achievement.
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADE GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The Pan-American Issue is notoriously difficult to find with anything even approaching the term "wide margins". Most high-grade copies have margins which measure equally, but are not what one would consider wide when compared to other contemporary issues. The stamp offered here is the exception to that rule.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,500.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. It is also one of only three Mint N.H. stamps in the entire issue certified in Gem 100 grade (the others are a 1c and a 5c). We hope that one day someone will be able to assemble a set of perfect 100's, and this stamp will undoubtedly be one of the keys to that achievement.
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., perfect centering with balanced Jumbo margins, post office fresh colors and paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
The Pan-American Issue is notoriously difficult to find with anything even approaching the term "wide margins". Most high-grade copies have margins which measure equally, but are not what one would consider wide when compared to other contemporary issues. The stamp offered here, with essentially perfect centering and Jumbo margins, is a dramatic exception to that rule.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ at the 98J grade, SMQ $5,500.00 for 98 and $22,500.00 for 100). This is the only stamp at this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report, with only two higher -- one 100 and a 100J, both of which have been sold by Siegel this year (100J was in Sale 1199, lot 1404, realized $28,000 hammer; 100 was in Sale 1206, lot 335, realized $18,500 hammer). We are surprised that this example did not garner a Gem 100 grade but given its Jumbo margins we would put it next to the Gem 100 in eye appeal.
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, essentially perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00). Only three grade higher (one each at 98J, 100 and 100J) and only four other shares this desirable grade
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, proof-like impressions, perfectly centered with exceptionally wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Whitman. With 1996 P.F., 2008 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00). Only one stamp has graded higher (at 100) and four other shares this desirable grade
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., intense colors and proof-like impressions, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and four others share this grade. This is a small population at the high end of the grading scale, considering that 230 have been submitted for grading.
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, proof-like impressions, perfectly centered with exceptionally wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only one stamp has graded higher to date and only one other shares this desirable grade
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, superior centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 1999 P.F. (for block of four) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, superior centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 as 95, $5,250.00 as 98)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, superior centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 as 95, $5,500.00 as 98), surprisingly, only four have graded higher to date and only one other shares this grade
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with bottom imprint selvage, rich color and detailed impression, Jumbo margins all around and essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1980 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 as 95, $5,250.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date and only one other shares this desirable grade (it does not have the imprint selvage, and it realized $6,250 hammer in Sale 953)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., bright colors, detailed impressions, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1999 P.F. certificate for block of four and 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 as 95, $5,250.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date and only one other shares this desirable grade.
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., with right selvage, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1980 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only ten grade higher
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00), only ten grade higher
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide margins, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impressions, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., outstanding centering, wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with top imprint selvage, string of plate printers' initials at top, beautifully balanced margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb position single, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00 for normal position)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 1145 selvage, string of plate printers' initials at top, beautifully balanced margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb position single, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00 for normal position)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 1145 selvage, string of plate printers' initials at top, beautifully balanced margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb position single, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00 for normal position)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., balanced margins with outstanding centering, fresh colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, post-office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex "Scarsdale", with 1998 and 2000 P.F. (the former as block of four) and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with plate no. 1145 selvage at top, balanced margins with impeccable centering, fresh colors, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., balanced margins with outstanding centering, fresh colors, small pencil notation on gum not mentioned on accompanying certificates, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins with outstanding centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins with outstanding centering,Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, wide margins, fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, gorgeous centering with wide margins for this issue, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, post-office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1998 and 2000 P.F. certificates (the former as block of four), with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $575.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00)
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., pretty shade, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H. with part imprint bottom selvage, pretty colors, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Pretty colors, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $350.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors and detailed impressions, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., choice nearly perfectly balanced margins, fresh and crisp with strong colors, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $365.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., beautiful warm color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $470.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., lovely margins and attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $230.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., attractively centered, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $230.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, strong colors, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $290.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $260.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
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4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (graded VF 80, but looks XF 90 to us)